News Channel 6
First Alert Tracker Tour: Wildcatter Ranch and Resort
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- First Alert Tracker Tour: Wildcatter Ranch and Resort
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Chief Meteorologist Ken Johnson visited the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort in Graham for our First Alert Tracker Tour.
Check out our other Tracker Tours at https://www.newschannel6now.com/
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- Proper care for horses during extreme heat
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Triple-digit heat temperatures this year have had an impact on not only humans but animals as well. Griffin's Cattle and Equine has experienced this impact a lot this year, specifically when it comes to caring for its horses.
News Channel 6 interviewed Jared Griffin, owner of Griffin's Cattle and Equine, to learn how the heat affects horses and how to properly protect them from the heat.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/08/02/proper-care-horses-during-extreme-heat/
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- Cyclists train for Wichita Falls' "Hotter 'N' Hell Hundred"
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- With Hotter’ N Hell just less than a month away, cyclists are trying to train with high temperatures rising well over 100 degrees.
News Channel 6 interviewed several Hotter 'N' Hell cyclists about the upcoming race and some ways to get ahead of the Texas heat.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/31/cyclist-train-hottern-hell/
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- Cattle and wildlife: making the most of both
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Northern Prairies Grazing Coalition held a seminar for local ranchers to learn about integrating cattle and wildlife.
News Channel 6 interviewed several ranchers about the factors involved in maintaining land, cattle and wildlife.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/20/ranchers-attend-seminar-clay-county/
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- Health Watch: how body posture affects your joints
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Today’s Health Watch covers a problem that many people suffer from: bad posture.
News Channel 6 interviewed Dr. James Green of StarImage Dentistry to discuss the consequences of bad posture and how it can lead to disorders of the temporomandibular joint, also referred to as the TMJ.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/13/health-watch-how-your-body-posture-affects-your-joints/
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- Controlled burns help prevent grassfires
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In the summer months, a big concern for fire fighters is grassfires, and one way to prevent them is do controlled burns.
The Wichita Falls Fire Department, with the help of the Texas A&M Forest Service and Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department, used a controlled burn method to fight a grassfire on Monday, July 11.
News Channel 6 interviewed Wichita Falls Fire Marshal Craig Berend about the method, its purposes, and how it works.
Read more at https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/11/controlled-burns-help-prevent-grassfires/
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- Side hustles are helping Americans pay monthly bills
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Two in five Americans have side hustles to help make ends meet.
News Channel 6 interviewed two Texoma residents who said that without their side hustles, paying the bills would have been difficult.
Read more at https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/07/side-hustles-are-helping-americans-pay-monthly-bills/
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- Heat exhaustion: signs, symptoms, and how to recognize them
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As Texas temperatures continue to stay high throughout the summer, being outside for long periods of time can be dangerous.
News Channel 6 interviewed Dr. Keith Williamson, Medical Director of the Vinson Health Center, about the signs of heat exhaustion and what to do if you recognize them.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/06/heat-exhaustion-signs-symptoms-how-recognize-them/
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- Texans: clean your boat to prevent the spread of invasive species
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Texas Parks and wildlife department is urging boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats because of the risk of spreading invasive species.
Eddie Hood, Texas game warden with TPWD says things like golden algae and giant Salvinia are two common species dealt with in Texas.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/03/clean-your-boat-prevent-spread-invasive-species/
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- Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The City of Wichita Falls sent out a press release Friday, June 30, to inform citizens that a pool of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus.
We interviewed Environmental Health Administrator Samantha Blair from the Wichita Falls Health District about the virus and its implications.
Read more at: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/07/01/mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-virus/
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- Region 9 holds school safety summit
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Although summer is in full swing, educators are taking the time now to prepare for the upcoming school year. Texoma educators attended a school safety summit at Region 9.
Educators were able to hear from Keynote Speaker Molly Hudgens who averted a school shooter in 2016. Hudgens shared her story hoping to reach teachers.
Read more here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/06/30/region-9-holds-school-safety-summit/
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- Ringgold water issue leaves resident without water
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Some residents in Ringgold claim they’ve gone days without water. Red River Water Authority admits they are having problems.
We interviewed Robert Gillum, Ringgold resident, about the shortage.
Read the full article here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/06/28/ringgold-water-issue-leaves-resident-without-water/
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- Oral surgery practice makes big change
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The longest standing oral surgery practice in Wichita Falls is making a big change. After nearly 50 years, the Marquis Center has decided to change its name to Doctors Implants, all to better represent what they do.
While the name has changed, the location and doctors that patients have come to know and trust aren’t going anywhere. Now, they have an image that matches their practice.
Read the full story here:
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/25/oral-surgery-practice-makes-big-change-marquis-center-is-now-doctors-implants/
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- Midwestern State’s counseling center is making upgrades to meet students needs
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Last year alone, over 75% of college students experienced some form of mental health distress with the two leading causes being anxiety and depression.
Midwestern State University recognized this and has upgraded their counseling center to meet the needs of every student. Counselors at MSU Texas say they have seen mental health issues evolve over the last few years, so how they go about helping people has had to evolve as well.
Read the full story here:
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/24/midwestern-states-counseling-center-is-making-upgrades-meet-students-needs/
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- Local organ donors honored at church service
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Onelife Community Church hosted a service to honor local organ donors in the community. Heroes for Life was the name of the event and 12 families of donors were present to pay respects to their loved ones no longer here.
Read more here:
https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/22/local-organ-donors-honored-church-service/
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- Vernon church holds free bluegrass and gospel concert
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- First Presbyterian Church in Vernon continued celebrating 135 years of service this year by bringing in a band to give church members a free concert.
The band was The Purple Hulls, a set of identical twins named Katy Clark and Penny Lea Clark, and their newest bass player, Sarah Birkland.
The sisters grew up in Kilgore Texas on their family’s working farm, where they learned the value of hard work, and cultivated their love for music.
The band travels all over the US, whenever they get a request to go somewhere they try to find a way to make it happen.
Birkland credits her father for her interest in music, she recalls being taken to his bluegrass practices and getting to try it out from a young age.
Birkland was already a fan of The Purple Hulls when they went to perform in Minnesota, and contacted her about needing a bass player for the performance. After that and one more performance together earlier last year, she wa...
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- Midwestern State’s racing team is preparing for competition
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Midwestern State University is putting the pedal to the medal, participating in their 2nd Formula SAE competition. This is a student team of volunteers working together to design, build and develop a formula style race car.
Collegiate teams from around the world will gather in Brooklyn, Michigan next month to showcase the race car they built at the Michigan International Speedway. Midwestern State’s team says they have learned a lot from last year and are ready to put their upgrades to the test.
The MSU racing team needs your help Texoma. Competition is a month away and they still need funds in order to purchase tires for their best chance to finish on top.
Follow this link to learn how you can donate:
https://msutexas.edu/university-development/formula-sae-racing-project-2023.php
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- Survivors remember Anniversary of Terrible Tuesday
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The tornado of 1979 was titled Terrible Tuesday for a reason. Those that survived the deadly F4 category tornado have unpleasant memories 44 years later. The tornado left over 40 people dead and nearly 2,000 people injured.
Martin and her family were on their way to a car wash on Jacksboro Highway that afternoon. As she was headed out of the house she heard a tornado watch on the news. Once the tornado touched down, the sound was loud.
Chief Meteorologist Ken Johnson said the tornado started out in Vernon and made its way to Wichita Falls. Although many people believe there was more than one tornado, Johnson said it was a multi-vortices tornado. Johnson said back then, people only had 24 hours to be notified of a tornado warning due to the technology at the time.
Martin remembers going three days without electricity but thankfully she and her family survived.
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- Wichita Falls Art Association holds art show for Burkburnett students
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Art is more than just coloring or drawing on pieces of paper the Wichita Falls Art Association partnered with the Burkburnett High School’s art club to recognize that.
In Jan. students were given the prompt “rebirth” for an art piece that would be displayed at the WFAA on Apr. 8.
Teachers wanted to allow students to express themselves as much as possible for this project, and allowed them to work with whatever medium they chose.
Burkburnett ISD art teacher, Joe Silva, said the show provides great opportunities for students looking at going to college by helping them add to their portfolio. Each student had their own take on the “rebirth” prompt, and created various works.
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- Former Wichita Falls local invents football board game
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mike Molina, a Wichita Falls native, was stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma for nine years.
After retiring from the military Molina noticed that other football board games limited their number of players, and had kids just waiting for their turn, he decided to make his own game for larger groups.
Molina says the kid’s reaction to the game gave him high hopes for its success, and now he’s waiting on a patent for the games rules to be made his own.
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- Dauntless Air hosts training event for Fire Boss aircraft
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Multiple emergency responder departments attended an event at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport to learn about the Fire Boss, an aircraft that is crucial to help put out wildfires.
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- James Staley III found guilty of murdering Wilder McDaniel
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- James Staley III was found guilty of capital murder in the death of Jason Wilder McDaniel on March 13, 2023.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/13/james-staley-iii-found-guilty-murdering-wilder-mcdaniel/
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- Hometown Pride Tour: St. Patrick’s Day committee meeting
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On the evening of March 10, 2023, the St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Festival committee met to cover last-minute details and preparations.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/10/hometown-pride-tour-st-patricks-day-committee-meeting/
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- SNAP benefits canceled for many Texans
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- More than 54,000 Texas households were denied SNAP benefits due to the Vehicle Asset Test in 2022.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/08/impacts-vehicle-test-snap-benefits/
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- Fifth Season: La Niña and El Niño
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As a part of News Channel 6′s Fifth season coverage, our First Alert Weather team discussed how El Niño and La Niña affect our weather patterns.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/10/fifth-season-la-nia-el-nio/
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- James Staley murder trial: Prosecution, defense rest cases on ninth day
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies concluded Thursday, March 9, 2023, on the ninth day of the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/09/james-staley-murder-trial-testimonies-continue-ninth-day/
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- Fifth Season: Dealing with storm anxiety
- Runtime
- 6:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Thunderstorms and severe weather are a way of life in our part of the world, but this way of life is a big problem for some people and pets. We’re learning how storm anxiety impacts people and pets and what you can do to feel better when thunder starts to rumble.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/09/fifth-season-storm-anxiety/
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- James Staley murder trial: Testimonies continue for eighth day
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies continued for the eighth day on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, for the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/08/james-staley-murder-trial-testimonies-continue-eighth-day/
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- Hometown Pride Tour: St. Patrick’s Day Festival bands
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We’re continuing our Hometown Pride Tour of downtown Wichita Falls by taking a look at one of the bands set to take the stage this weekend at the first full St. Patrick’s Day Festival since the pandemic.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/09/hometown-pride-tour-st-patricks-day-festival-bands/
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- When Sean Speaks visits Archer City ISD
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The students were able to see firsthand what poor decisions, even when young, can do to your life.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/09/when-sean-speaks-visits-archer-city/
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- James Staley murder trial: Testimonies continue for seventh day
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies continued for the seventh day on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, for the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/07/james-staley-murder-trial-amber-mcdaniel-continues-testimony/
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- Fifth Season: Storm and Tornado safety
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- During severe weather season, especially here in Texoma. It is common to hear that a tornado warning has been issued. However, what should you do leading up to the storm, during the storm, and after the storm?
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/08/fifth-season-storm-tornado-safety-tips/
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- Businesses prepare for St Patrick’s Day street festival
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “I really love the community here, I feel like since I’ve been here and started my business at the farmer’s markets, I do the Wichita Falls Farmers Market Association and the Downtown Development one, and I feel like everybody is super supportive and has really helping to propel me forward."
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/07/local-businesses-prepare-st-patricks-day-street-festival/
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- City council honors 5 trailblazers for Women’s History Month
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- March is Women’s History Month and the Wichita Falls City Council honored five women, who are known as trailblazers, with portraits on display.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/07/city-council-honors-5-trailblazers-womens-history-month/
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- BGCWF breaks ground for new facility
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A ceremony was held on March 7 to celebrate the progress of the new Boys and Girls Clubs building on the east side of Wichita Falls.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/08/bgcwf-breaks-ground-new-facility/
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- Fifth Season: Jacksboro reflects on tornado one year later
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In March of 2022, the City of Jacksboro was hit by an EF3 tornado.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/07/fifth-season-jacksboro-reflects-tornado-one-year-later/
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- James Staley murder trial: Amber McDaniel takes the stand
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Amber McDaniel, Wilder’s mother, took the stand just after 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/06/james-staley-murder-trial-testimonies-continue-sixth-day/
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- Wichita West VFD receives donation for new station
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Wichita West Volunteer Fire Department was recently given six acres of land and $600,000 to build a new station by a couple of anonymous donors.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/07/wichita-west-fire-department-receives-donation/
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- James Staley murder trial: Testimonies continue for fifth day
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies continued for the fifth day on Friday, March 3, 2023, for the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/03/james-staley-murder-trial-testimonies-continue-fifth-day/
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- Museum restores leather art projects
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The Tales N' Trails Museum in Nocona includes an exhibit on the leather industry and includes art pieces by Dell Motley.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/03/museum-restores-leather-art-projects/
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- BBB warns of lost pet scams
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The scammers ask people to share that post on their personal profiles. Once it gets to enough shares, scammers edit their original posts to something deceptive such as a survey link that guarantees a cash prize.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/03/bbb-warns-lost-pet-scams/
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- James Staley murder trial: Testimonies continue for fourth day
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies continued for the fourth day on Thursday, March 2, 2023, for the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/02/james-staley-murder-trial-testimonies-continue-fourth-day/
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- Holliday girls basketball heads to state tournament
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The Holliday girls basketball team is making its first final four appearance in program history.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/02/holliday-girls-basketball-heads-state-tournament/
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- Detention officer accused of having sexual relationship with inmate
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Wichita County detention officer Shaylyn Robinson was charged on Feb. 28, 2023, with official oppression and violation of civil rights of a person in custody.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/01/wichita-co-detention-officer-arrested/
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- Wichita Falls Adult Literacy Council to host book fair
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The Wichita Falls Adult Literacy Council will host their 23rd Annual Book Fair starting March 2, 2023.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/02/wf-adult-literacy-council-host-book-fair/
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- James Staley murder trial: Testimonies continue for third day
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies continued for the third day on March 1, 2023, for the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/01/james-staley-murder-trial-testimonies-continue-third-day/
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- Car flips in wreck on Lawrence Road
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A crash involving at least three vehicles was reported on March 1, 2023, on Lawrence Road in Wichita Falls.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/01/car-flips-wreck-lawrence-road/
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- James Staley murder trial: Jury hears testimonies for second day
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Testimonies continued on Feb. 28, 2023, for the second day of the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/02/28/james-staley-murder-trial-jurors-hear-testimonies-second-day/
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- Lemon Licious girls making a change by selling lemonade
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Five cousins started a lemonade business in Wichita Falls to support the community and spread joy.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/02/28/lemon-licious-girls-making-change-by-selling-lemonade/
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- Testimony phase begins for James Staley’s murder trial
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The testimony phase started on Feb. 27, 2023, for the trial of the man accused of murdering 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel in his home in October of 2018.
