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  1. New Assistant City Manager AnnouncedRead the original story w/Photo

    34 min ago | KAUZ

    Wichita Falls is getting some new leadership. Multimedia Watch The Video City manager Darren Leiker announced that Kevin Hugman will be the new Assistant City Manager starting on January 11th.

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    Related Topix: Farmers Branch, TX

  2. City Approves Co-Funding With U.S. Geological SurveyRead the original story w/Photo

    34 min ago | KAUZ

    City council approved a joint funding agreement between Wichita Falls and the U.S. Geological Survey to keep an eye on the water supply.

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    Related Topix: Technical Services, Geology, Science

  3. Experience pushed Barrett over the top for city administrator jobRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Sun Journal

    ... really dynamic team," Reed said. Barrett has been involved in Maine local government since 1988, when he left Wichita Falls, Texas, to take the Bangor manager's job. City Councilor Denis Theriault called the decision one of the toughest he's had to ...

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    Related Topix: Lewiston, ME, Bangor, ME

  4. Pending arrangements Dec. 2Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | Times Record News

    ... are pending at Sullivan Funeral Home of Vernon. Albert A. Edmonds Jr. Albert Alfonso Edmonds Jr., 70, of Wichita Falls, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Wichita Falls. Services are pending with Wells Funeral Home. Robert Perkins IOWA PARK - Robert ...

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  5. James StewartRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Times Record News

    ... Survivors include daughter, Judy Owen of Henrietta; four sons, James Brasier of Nocona, Jerry Brasier of Wichita Falls, Charles Brasier and Tom Stewart, both of Henrietta; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. ...

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  6. Eugene Albert YanishRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Times Record News

    Eugene Albert Yanish passed away in Wichita Falls, Texas, on November 24th, 2009, after losing his lengthy battle with leukemia.

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  7. Texas' role in Afghanistan is still unclearRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Times Record News

    ... be affected by the increase," said George Woodward, the public affairs director at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. "While we do deploy in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, we deploy operations or individual units, not whole ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, Sheppard Air Force Base, US Air Force, Dyess Air Force Base

  8. Just $29 was needed to begin a better lifeRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Times Record News

    ... cash, check and debit or credit card. Make checks payable to Times Charities, and mail them to P.O. Box 120, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307. The Times Record News is located at 1301 Lamar, downtown across from the Kemp Center for the Arts. Donations can ...

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    Related Topix: Vernon, TX, Burkburnett, TX

  9. Hugman fills key post at City HallRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Times Record News

    Hugman has a degree from the University of Texas in Austin. A new key member of Wichita Falls' management team has been chosen, and will begin work Jan.

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    Related Topix: Southlake, TX, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Arlington

  10. City takes step toward owning Castaway CoveRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Times Record News

    ... likely have the money in hand in mid- to late-February. Also on Tuesday, council members: -- Approved the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation's approval and funding of the communitywide marketing campaign project, designed to advertise ...

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  11. City OKs Humane Society lease agreementRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Times Record News

    As the City of Wichita Falls and the Humane Society of Wichita County map out the future of their facilities, they plan to carry on a closeness they have shared for decades - in a new location and under a new arrangement.

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    Related Topix: Wichita County, TX

  12. Chamber's annual meeting scheduled for Dec. 17Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | Times Record News

    The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce & Industry has several events scheduled in December, with the highlight being the annual meeting on Dec.

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  13. Double-figures trio leads AHS boys to hoops winRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Abilene News Big-High School Sports

    Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's Terrell Savala pulls down a rebound over Wichita Falls High's Conner Bishop during the third quarter of the Eagles' 78-75 win Tuesday, Dec.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Texas High School Football

  14. Man Robbed at Gunpoint in the FallsRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | KAUZ

    Wichita Falls police are searching for two men who robbed a person at gunpoint. Multimedia Watch The Video Officers said a man was walking near 32nd Street and Jacksboro Highway when two men came up to him, pulled out a gun and took his wallet.

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  15. Council picks Barrett for Lewiston administrator jobRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Sun Journal

    ... erify the candidates' resumes. Barrett has been involved in local government in Maine since 1988, when he left Wichita Falls, Texas, to take the Bangor manager's job. He has degrees in political science. staylor@sunjournal.com

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    Related Topix: Lewiston, ME

  16. Airgas buys distributor Fitch, terms not disclosedRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | News Chief

    ... said Fitch is an industrial gas and welding supply distributor with three locations in Oklahoma and one in Wichita Falls, Texas. It said Fitch is based in Lawton, Okla., and reported more than $10 million in revenue in 2008. The company has 39 ...

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    Related Topix: Airgas Online, Chemicals, Lawton, OK

  17. Civil option for gang casesRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Times Record News

    Monday brought a first for Wichita Falls. While defendants accused of violating the first gang injunction in the city have faced misdemeanor criminal charges, another avenue that can be used to deal with violators went untested - until now.

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  18. Newtown Homes open in Holiday FestivalRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | News Times

    ... soldiers in your local area that are giving you your freedom.'" Rice was born on Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her brother Pete served in Afghanistan from 2005 to 2006, and her best friend's brother was injured while serving in ...

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    Related Topix: Newtown, CT, US Military, Sheppard Air Force Base, US Air Force, Family, Kids

  19. Look for decades-old attendance record to fall at 2010 football championshipsRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Dallas Morning News

    ... won a 2A Division II title in 2007 and the 1A Division I title last year. Canadian played those title games in Wichita Falls and Brownwood, which were a much more reasonable drive. As for the positives, there is one for the coaches. Puckett, whose ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Dallas, TX

  20. Police blotterRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Graham Leader

    ... check welfare of suicidal subject in the 700 block of Plum Street. 9:59 a.m. - Ambulance transfer from GRMC to Wichita Falls complete. 11:02 a.m. - Hold-up alarm reported in the 1500 block of Highway 16 South. 12:02 p.m. - Officer requested for a ...

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