Day Trips: The World’s Littlest Skyscraper, Wichita Falls

Legendary diminutive office building draws visitors from around the world

"...hardly makes a dent in the sky over downtown Wichita Falls, but its story is an often told part..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights, Wichita Falls

Holiday wonderland carries on a family’s Christmas tradition begun in the 1920s

"...The MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights in Wichita Falls delights thousands of children every year and preserves..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lake Arrowhead State Park, Wichita Falls

Finding the charms of North Texas’ relaxing recreational area on the water

"...Lake Arrowhead State Park, 15 miles south of Wichita Falls, isn't a particularly pretty park, but it has..."

April 21, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Everything You Need to Know About Voter ID

A program to help guide you through Tuesday's Senate meeting

"...362 by Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, and Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls. And you probably realize there’s a lot of..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Seasons Coming to a Climax

"...the Dripping Springs girls (playing at 11am Friday, against Wichita Falls Rider), and Cedar Park Vista Ridge boys (6pm..."

April 9, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Black as Your Lungs, Black as Pitch

First-Place Winner

"...rail company. I would drive my old truck between Wichita Falls and Scotland, then over to Archer City and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Greg Koehler

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Harrold Independent School District school board, just west of Wichita Falls, voted last October to approve a policy allowing..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

A Grave Injustice

Small Houston funeral home operator claims state agency is coming down hard on him while going easy on funeral giant SCI.

"...commission voted to assess a $2,000 fine against a Wichita Falls funeral home -- also owned by SCI --..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips

The Holy City of the Wichitas has hosted the 'Prince of Peace Passion Play' every Easter season since 1926

"...The Holy City of the Wichitas rises above the grassy slopes of the mountains outside..."

April 7, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Holiday Lights 2024

Lights, camera, action

"...Walkway of Lights Nov. 22-Jan. 4, Marble Falls, visitmarblefalls.org..."

Nov. 27, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Holiday Lights 2023

Add some sparkle to your holiday season

"...Walkway of Lights Nov. 18-Dec. 31, Marble Falls, visitmarblefalls.org..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...Walkway of Lights Through Jan. 1, Marble Falls, visitmarblefalls.org/walkway-of-lights-faq..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...ElectriCritters Through Dec. 22, Wichita Falls, www.riverbendnaturecenter.org..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Last call for summer fun

"...17-20, Johnson City www.lbjcountry.com Texas Ranch Roundup, Aug. 18-19, Wichita Falls www.texasranchroundup.com Lone Star Gourd Festival, Aug. 18-20, New..."

Aug. 14, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: World War I Memorials

Communities around Texas remember their fallen sons from the Great War

"...were placed at a Fort Worth cemetery and the Wichita Falls auditorium...."

April 7, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Greg Abbott and the Nuge

Democrats wonder why Abbott stumps with 'admitted sexual predator'

"...for the attorney general at events in Denton and Wichita Falls. Which makes us ask, what did poor Denton..."

Feb. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...the military and then for the Fort Worth and Wichita Falls PDs, before starting his own evidence-control consulting business...."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Runners and Riders for 2012

Sizing up the retirees and new challengers for the legislature

"...Lanham Lyne, R-Wichita Falls: One term and out for the Tea Party..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Strangers to Drama

Austin couple rescues Vernon Plaza Theatre

"...which is some 60 miles north of the larger Wichita Falls (pop. 145,528). Famed rock & roller Roy Orbison,..."

June 15, 2007 Screens Feature by Rick Klaw

State High School Soccer Championships in Austin This Week

"...11am: Friendswood (22-3-1) vs. Austin Lake Travis (19-4-2) 1pm: Wichita Falls Rider (20-3-2) vs. Lewisville the Colony (21-3-4) Boys..."

April 9, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Rare Bird

From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature

"...was raised Baptist by her mother and grandparents in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her Baptist upbringing factors greatly in the..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...more traditional political reasons, include District 69's David Farabee, D-Wichita Falls, facing a strong challenge from local businesswoman Shirley..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Wichita Falls," Houston Marchman..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Endangered Species?

The remaining rural Democrats in the Legislature consider their options -- and fight back.

"...(Waco) is 34, Jim Dunnam (Waco) and David Farabee (Wichita Falls) are 39, and Patrick Rose (Dripping Springs) is..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Letters @ 3AM

The craziness of this country is that our public and private discussions have almost nothing to do with each other

"...beside me on the bus from Muskogee to, eventually, Wichita. It was very late; she couldn't sleep; she seemed..."

July 6, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Day Trips

Quanah Parker walked the stony road from nomadic Plains Indian to successful cattle rancher

"...was born sometime between 1845 and 1852 in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. By the time he was 13..."

May 13, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...Walkway of Lights Nov. 18-Jan. 1, Marble Falls, visitmarblefalls.org/walkway-of-lights-faq..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...– and public complaints against its members – gradually falls by the wayside? Cleaning Up the House..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Sees Its First Hemp Harvest in 80 Years

Entrepreneurial farmers navigate state regulations and unsteady market, but still sees a bright future

"...Hemp Gin, a 500,000-square-foot industrial hemp processing plant in Wichita Falls. Purported to be America's largest facility producing cottonized..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Titanic, turtle hatchlings, and Texas beaches after Harvey

"...Legends of Western Swing Music Festival June 14-16, Wichita Falls, www.thelegendsofwesternswing.com..."

June 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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