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The Burkburnett Soccer Association put together Soccer Fest 2012, a 36-team tournament and family day, at the Burkburnett soccer fields Saturday.

Rank held little meaning for the men who piloted C-47s during World War II. From colonel to captain or lieutenant, they were just American pilots doing their jobs on a first-name basis.

Wichita Falls police arrested a man on suspicion of manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana after a search warrant was served Friday afternoon.

Of 14 local nonprofit agencies, which provide community services ranging from food pantries to early childhood education, health care and shelter for the homeless, only three have reported having no fundraising expenses on their 2009 IRS form 990s.

Lake Arrowhead State Park hosted "Buffalo Soldier & Frontier Education Day" and open house Friday and Saturday.

The Parker County Sheriff's Office is advising people to be on the lookout for Donald McFaden Orange II, 29, a jail escapee from Parker County who is considered armed and dangerous and may be in North Texas.

The Parker County Sheriff’s Office is advising people to be on the lookout for Donald McFaden Orange II, 29, a jail escapee from Parker County.

The Wichita County Health Department reported a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, this year and 383 cases have been reported statewide.

The annual Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce & Industry Small Business Awards banquet will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the Wellington Banquet and Conference Center, 5200 Kell Blvd.

Crime Stoppers has released its newest list of people wanted on various charges.

A 37-year-old Wichita Falls man was arrested in late April on allegations he stole two Vera Wang rings from a local jewelry shop.

A Wichita County grand jury indicted the following cases when it met Wednesday. Those indicted, their addresses and charges include:

College-bound students and their parents typically want to make every dollar and every minute of the college experience count — including money spent on tuition and time spent on the college financial aid application process.

Wichita Falls Rep. Mac Thornberry said if lawmakers wait until December after elections to stop across-the-board cuts to military funding, some workers employed by defense contractors will lose their jobs.

Wichita Falls police believe a 38-year-old woman defrauded two elderly women who suffered dementia out of more than $200,000 while working as their caretaker.