News Channel 6
Local bakery celebrates National Pi Day
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- Local bakery celebrates National Pi Day
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Margie’s Bakery & Deli took part in National Pi Day by selling fresh homemade pies in Wichita Falls on Wednesday.
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- 8th Annual Guns & Hoses BBQ competition
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The eighth annual “Guns & Hoses - Cookin’ For Kids” barbeque competition fired up over the weekend raising funds for local children’s charities.
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- Local boxer is turning pro after competing in the USA Boxing National Opening
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “I have fought my last fight as an amateur, and it’s time to step into the big league”
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/03/16/local-boxer-is-turning-pro-after-competing-usa-boxing-national-opening/
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- Community shows up in support of local business after attack
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 8th Street Coffee House was terrorized by one man’s attack on Thursday, March 14, and had to be closed the next day to recover.
While it was a terrifying experience for everyone involved, it gave the community a chance to show their support.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/03/17/community-shows-up-support-local-business-after-attack/
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- Wichita County finishes allocating ARPA funds
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Over the past few years, the County has allocated ARPA funds for different projects like the water line project, courthouse renovations, and installing radio towers.
According to Commissioner Watts, Wichita County has used every dollar it has been given.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/03/15/wichita-county-finishes-allocating-arpa-funds/
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- Ashes recovered after being donated at Faith Mission Resale Center
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Wichita Falls woman is thanking The Faith Mission Resale Center for returning her friend’s ashes after they were accidentally donated.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/27/ashes-recovered-after-being-donated-faith-mission-resale-center/
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- Mass communication students embracing artificial intelligence as a new tool
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Read more on this story on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/28/mass-communication-students-embracing-artificial-intelligence-new-tool/
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- MSU Texas Theatre presents ‘Now. Here. This.’
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Midwestern State University Theatre Department will present “Now. Here. This.” From Feb. 22 to 25.
Read the full story here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/15/msu-texas-theatre-presents-now-here-this/
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- Texas Senate District 30: Republican Candidates Profiles
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We continue our 2024 campaign coverage with a look at the race for Texas Senate District 30.
Seven people hope to fill the seat left open by Senator Drew Springer.
We will begin by covering the four republican candidates.
Full story available here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/14/texas-senate-district-30-republican-profiles/
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- Texas Senate District 30: Democratic Candidates Profiles
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We continue our 2024 campaign coverage with a look at the race for Texas Senate District 30.
Seven people are hoping to fill the seat left open by Senator Drew Springer.
We will begin by covering the three democratic candidates.
Full story here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/15/texas-senate-district-30-democratic-candidates-profiles/
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- WFPD shares update on alleged nurse impersonator
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- An arrest affidavit is shedding light on charges brought against a woman who is accused of impersonating a registered nurse across North Texas.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/13/wfpd-shares-update-alleged-nurse-impersonator/
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- Hometown Pride Tour Mardi Gras Nocona Style Preview
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Nocona Chamber of Commerce is busy prepping for Mardi Gras Nocona Style.
Its director, Emily Carminata said her team has placed a lot of focus on honoring the long history Mardi Gras has had in Nocona.
Read more here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/08/hometown-pride-tour-mardi-gras-nocona-style-preview/
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- Hometown Pride Tour: Historic Nocona Hotel
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Our first Hometown Pride Tour of 2024 is in Nocona, where they are getting ready for Mardi Gras Nocona Style.
With it comes the story of a historic hotel that they’re bringing back to life after the building was boarded up and vacant since the mid-1960s.
Read more here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/07/hometown-pride-tour-historic-nocona-hotel/
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- Hometown Pride Tour: Nocona Lucky Paws
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We continue our Hometown Pride Tour with a look inside the nonprofit organization, Nocona Lucky Paws.
Read the full story on our website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/09/hometown-pride-tour-nocona-lucky-paws/
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- Family grateful after finding lost wedding dress
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A Wichita Falls family is thanking the community for helping them find a lost wedding dress.
The family shares that on Wednesday they found the dress that was mistakenly donated to The Faith Mission Resale Center.
Read the full story on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/02/family-grateful-after-finding-lost-wedding-dress/
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- First Step to show ‘Blue Beetle’ and student short film
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mackenzie Splawn with First Step joined us in the studio to talk about February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
More details are available on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/31/first-step-show-blue-beetle-student-short-film/
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- Iowa Park Journal holds grand opening
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Iowa Park welcomed the new Iowa Park Journal today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was held at the newspaper’s location on 121 W Park Ave, where they handed out free copies of the first issue and snacks.
Full story on our News Chanel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/02/02/iowa-park-journal-holds-grand-opening/
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- Youth Trap Certification Course
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Lonnie Culley joined us in the studio this morning to talk about an upcoming course for all youth in the area wanting to learn about shotgun shooting.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/30/youth-trap-certification-course/
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- Henrietta wrestling student going to district undefeated
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A student in Henrietta is going to her district wrestling tournament undefeated, and she’s looking to make it to state.
That student is Dalilah Coyle, and she wants to make it into professional fighting someday.
Read more on our website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/30/henrietta-wrestling-student-going-district-undefeated/
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- Texas Rangers Caravan stops in Wichita Falls
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The 2023 MLB World Series Champions came to the Wichita Falls area.
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- University Kiwanis Club prepares for 68th annual Pancake Festival
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The University Kiwanis Club is busy setting up for its 68th annual Pancake Festival to take place this Saturday, Jan. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Today, volunteers with the club are moving tables, chairs, grills and more into the Ag Center in Wichita Falls.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/26/university-kiwanis-club-prepares-68th-annual-pancake-festival/
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- 11th Annual Chocolate Soirée hosted by Christ Academy
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The red carpet event known as Chocolate Soirée celebrated its 11th year, but it also celebrated 70 years of Christ Academy.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/20/11th-annual-chocolate-sorie-hosted-by-christ-academy/
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- WF mayor addresses Lake Ringgold statements
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short wrote a letter today in hopes of clearing the air on recent statements on Lake Ringgold’s permission progress.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/19/wf-mayor-addresses-lake-ringgold-statements/
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- Downtown Wichita Falls Development holds local bingo
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As two businesses in downtown Wichita Falls prepare to close their doors. The timing of an upcoming promotional event couldn’t be better.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/18/downtown-wichita-falls-development-holds-local-bingo/
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- Karat Bar & Bistro closing after 6 years
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The owner of the local restaurant Karat Bar & Bistro announced just last week they will be closing its doors for good this Sunday.
We spoke with the owner Amber Schacter about the tough decision, and it’s something she’s been contemplating for the last year.
Read more about this story on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/17/karat-bar-bistro-closing-after-6-years/
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- Kemp Center for the Arts opens new Art Exhibit
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In Downtown Wichita Falls a new art exhibit was opened at the Kemp Center for the Arts featuring the work of Shirley Steele.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/14/kemp-center-arts-opens-new-art-exhibit/
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- New bike lanes connecting cyclists to downtown
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Some new stripes have been painted on some roads in Wichita Falls, they’re the new bike lanes being marked by the city to hopefully keep cyclists safe.
Read more about this on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/13/new-bike-lanes-connecting-cyclists-downtown/
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- Comparison of the Texas Power Grid from 2021 to now
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- First Alert Meteorologist Cameron Lindsey spoke with an energy consultant about changes made to the power grid since the Winter Storm Uri back in February of 2021.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/13/comparison-texas-power-grid-2021-now/
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- Area nonprofits prepare for upcoming cold weather
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Nonprofit organizations across Texoma are preparing for the freezing temperatures forecasted by Chief Meteorologist Ken Johnson starting this weekend.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/11/nonprofits-prepare-upcoming-weather/
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- Texas lawmakers ending need for car safety inspections in 2025
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Texas is one of just 13 states that requires drivers to have annual safety inspections done on cars, but in 2025 that’s going to change as House Bill 3297 is getting rid of the requirement.
Read More on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/10/texas-lawmakers-ending-need-car-safety-inspections-2025/
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- Beacon Lighthouse holding annual golf tournament
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Beacon Lighthouse is a local non-profit with 50 years of history in Wichita Falls supporting blind people.
On Jan. 25 through the 27 they’ll be holding their golf tournament at Next Level Golf.
Read More on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/09/beacon-lighthouse-holding-annual-golf-tournament/
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- Remembering the Life of Sharon Nix Scott
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Sharon Nix Scott left a hole that will be difficult to fill. Dr. Brad Owen and Jessica Dobbs both said the milestones she made were one of a kind. They will miss her dearly.
Read more on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/06/remembering-life-sharon-nix-scott/
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- Archer County Junior Livestock Show underway
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Archer County Livestock Show began Thursday, January 4 and students from all over the county were present to showcase their animals.
Read more about this on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/05/archer-county-junior-livestock-show-umderway/
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- Local family finds out two-year-old was diagnosed with cancer
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It’s a diagnosis no parent wants to hear. Just three days before Christmas a local family found out their two-year-old son has cancer.
We heard from the toddler’s aunt, and understandably, this news was difficult for the family to process.
Read more about this story on our News Channel 6 website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/01/02/local-family-finds-out-2-year-old-was-diagnosed-with-cancer/
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- Children’s Aid Society seeking toy donations for the Christmas season
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- For more than a century, the community has been the foundation for young people under the care of the Children’s Aid Society in Wichita Falls.
See the full wish list on our website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/11/20/childrens-aid-society-west-texas-seeking-toy-donations-christmas-season/
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- ‘Lights On’: Ceremony held for MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights
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- 4:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The MSU-Burns Fantasy of Light is back again in Wichita Falls. Ashley Fitzwater was at the ceremony as the festivities began.
Read the full story here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/11/21/lights-ceremony-held-msu-burns-fantasy-lights/
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- Inmates still waiting for spots at the state hospital
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The number of inmates waiting for a state hospital spot across the state and locally is a progressively growing problem.
Inmates are put on the wait list when they are declared incompetent to stand trial.
Read the Full Story Here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/10/25/inmates-still-waiting-spots-state-hospital/
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- Back to school at Huey Learning Center after storm destroys building
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Huey Learning Center returned to school yesterday with the rest of WFISD but found their first day marred by the loss of their building after the Aug. 10 microburst last week.
Read the full story on our website: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/08/17/huey-learning-center-heads-back-school-after-storm-destroys-building/
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- Preseason Preview: Bowie Jackrabbits
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Bowie Jackrabbits are getting ready for the upcoming football season, take a look.
More information about the Bowie Jackrabbits can be found on our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Preseason Preview: Iowa Park Hawks
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Here is a look at how the Iowa Park Hawks are getting ready for their upcoming football season.
More information on the Iowa Park Hawks can be found on our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Preseason Preview: Vernon Lions
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Check out how the football team at Vernon is getting ready for the upcoming season.
More information on the Vernon Lions can be found on our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Preseason Preview: Henrietta Bearcats
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Here's a look a how the Henrietta Bearcats are preparing for their upcoming football season.
More information on the Henrietta Bearcats can be found our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Preseason Preview: City View Mustangs
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Check out how City View is preparing for the upcoming football season.
More information on the City View Mustangs can be found on our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Preseason Preview: Quanah Indians
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Here is a look at how the Quanah Indians are getting ready for the upcoming football season.
More information about the Quanah Indians can be found on our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Preseason Preview: Electra Tigers
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- News Channel 6 Sports: Here is a look at how the Electra Tigers are getting ready for their upcoming football season.
More information on the Electra Tigers an be found on our Sports page: https://www.newschannel6now.com/sports/
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- Crickets: a short film by Weatherman Cam
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The plague of crickets is upon us, and Weatherman Cam is here to save the day.
Check out more Cam content on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/cameron.lindsey.7393
And Tik Tok too!
https://www.tiktok.com/@weatherman.cam
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- Preseason Preview: Olney Cubs
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- With football season about to start, Robyn Hearn is back with News Channel 6's Preseason Previews! Today, we checked on Olney's all-new high school football team, the Olney Cubs.
Tune in to News Channel 6 at 6 and 10 p.m. for more sports stories!
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- Storm causes damage across Wichita Falls area
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The damage in Wichita Falls is widespread all across the city, and Wichitans are trying to clear what they can.
News Channel 6 went out to survey and interview residents on the extensive damage suffered by the city.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/08/12/storm-causes-damage-across-wichita-falls-area/
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- City of Vernon pays homage to singer Roy Orbison with sculpture
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “When we heard about Vernon wanting us to do this project for Roy Orbison, it was an instant yes,” owner of Decotron Shane Kiel said.
The City of Vernon is always letting people know they are the birthplace of Roy Orbison, but they are paying more homage to him with a new sculpture.
The city used funds from its hotel occupancy tax to allow this new piece of art to be seen by everyone.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/08/09/city-vernon-pays-homage-roy-orbison/
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- Local black business owner hopes to spark change
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Dwight Haywood, owner of "Wangs and Thangz" restaurant in Wichita Falls, reopened his business earlier this year after closing down in 2007.
News Channel 6 interviewed him about the history of black-owned businesses in Wichita Falls and how he wants to inspire change in the city.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/08/05/local-black-business-owner-hopes-spark-change/
