Wichita County News

John E. Costello, Jr., 72, died Thursday, February 9, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones after a strong battle with cancer.

The convicted stalker who has struck fear into the hearts of celebrities Madonna and Hallie Berry has been arrested and returned to the medical facility from which he had escaped.

New Development in the Clay County homicide investigation. Three more arrests were made.

A man was arrested in January on a drug possession charge following a traffic stop by Wichita County sheriff's deputies.

Wichita Master Gardener interns advanced to full-fledged Master Gardeners at the association's regular monthly meeting Tuesday.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr.

A 29-year-old Wichita Falls man was arrested early Thursday morning, accused of trying to kill the mother of his two children allegedly during a violent assault at a Wichita County home.

A Wichita Falls man is behind bars on a $2-million bond for an attempted murder charge after an early morning disturbance west of Burkburnett.

Chandler is our pet of the week. He is a 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel. Chandler is very laid back and easy going.

For the first time in years ... Iowa Park *could* get new apartments. Wichita County commissioners and the city of Iowa Park have already both approved resolutions of support for the housing development to apply for some federal and state funding.

Wichita County Veteran's Office says the need is out there right now. Veterans are needing help to file claims and paperwork.

The company that unsuccessfully attempted to bring a low-income apartment complex to Burkburnett last summer is trying again ... but this time, in a different location.

The Texas redistricting battle could be close to a compromise ... Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott agreed today to a temporary voting map that could keep the Texas primary election on April 3rd.

Police technicians examine the scene where Edward Washington III was shot and killed by a Wichita Falls police officer late Saturday.

Lynn Walker/Times Record News The grave of Felix Lindsey, Buffalo Soldier, was unmarked for many years.

With three federal courts, one legislature, two political parties and nine other groups unable to reach an agreement on redistricting maps for Texas primary elections scheduled on April 3, Wichita Falls businessman Chris Cline put forth a common sense solution.

Sheriff's offices throughout Texoma are facing an increasing problem -- abandoned livestock.

A 43-year-old Wichita Falls man received a half million dollar bond after being charged with the assault of a detention officer at the Wichita County Jail.

Shigellosis is a diarrheal disease resulting from infection with Shigella bacteria and is transmitted by person-to-person contact and through food and water consumption.

They will graduate with a National Career Readiness Certificate. 63 Wichita county employers recommend the certificate.