Relocation Incentives a win for Wichita Falls
Taylor Davis, Wichita Falls Talent Partnership Director Since my arrival in April, a common concern from employers regarding their ability to grow is the lack of qualified local talent to recruit and retain for positions at all levels within the business. They also...
Two WFISD high school options presented
Trish Choate, Wichita Falls Times Record News The two-high school plan that has appealed to Wichita Falls ISD trustees would save nearly $6 million over another option for having two high schools in the district, according to preliminary figures. The price tag for...
Success driving expansion and relocation for The Burn Shop
Torin Halsey, Times Record News The Burn Shop is expanding and relocating to downtown Wichita Falls at 815 Ohio. Renovations on the space will begin soon. After only four years in business, the family-owned company is relocating and expanding into downtown Wichita...
Wichita Falls Awarded with Bronze-Level Designation
On November 21, 2019, the League of American Bicyclists announced that it is honoring the efforts of Wichita Falls to build better places to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. The award recognizes Wichita Falls for its commitment to...
Council approves agreement with O’Reilly Hospitality for $60-million hotel/conference center
Claire Kowalick, Wichita Falls Times Record News The largest project the Wichita Falls City Council approved Tuesday, was an agreement between the city, 4A Economic Development Corporation, and O’Reilly Hospitality. Tim O’Reilly, CEO of the hotel-development company,...
Wichita Falls Chamber hopes to launch program to bring skilled workers
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - Manufacturers in Wichita Falls are hoping to partner with the Chamber of Commerce to attract workers to the area. Finding workers for manufacturing jobs in the area has been difficult. It is a challenge Sharp Iron Group President Michael...
Modern school options presented
Wichita Falls ISD Superintendent Michael Kuhrt encouraged trustees to think outside the box of a traditional classroom during a school board meeting Monday night. Kuhrt gave a presentation on different types of classrooms, common areas and teacher...
WFISD offers first Water Course at Career Education Center
City of Wichita Falls Utilities Director Daniel Nix said the partnership with the ISD for a water program was one of his first orders of business when he began at the city in July 2008. While a Class D is merely an entry-level certification, the piece of paper is a...
Mural saluting all the branches of the military
A new mural paying tribute to the military pops with color and energy along the drive-through wall of the Deli Planet & Drinkery outside Sheppard Air Force Base. Created by local artist Brea'n Thompson, the over 70-foot work of art follows the...