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Jeff Stambaugh, associate professor of management and new dean of Dillard College of Business Administration, reads a magazine at his desk. Photo by Kara McIntyre

Dillard gets a new dean

Natasha Chipangura April 10, 2017

Jeff Stambaugh, associate professor of management, believes that there are two sides to the coin of taking on a new responsibility. Stambaugh will be the new dean for the Dillard College of Business...

Eli Young Band performs at a concert. Photo courtesy of Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band helps close out D&D concerts

Kara McIntyre April 5, 2017

Answering the phone with a raspy, tired voice, Mike Eli of Eli Young Band admitted he partied a little too hard the night before. "I'm a little hungover, if we're being honest," Eli said in between...

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Knives are tools to local business

Dakota Mize April 5, 2017

While crushing misconceptions and offering knife sharpening services, The Knife Guys sells knives, swords, armor and more. Phillip Watkins, co-owner and president, said, “The biggest misconception...

Wichita Falls residents peruse the artwork at last years After Hours Art Walk. Photo contributed by Audra Lambert

After hours art walk invites public to explore downtown

Robin Reid April 5, 2017

Entering into Frank & Joe's on bright, sunny, clear-skied Monday with her paint stained clothing, a friendly smile graced her face and reached her eyes. Wichita Falls Art Association president...

The Parrot mural, painted by local artist Ralph Stearns, is located on the Hall Building at the corner of Kell Boulevard and East Scott Avenue. Photo contributed by Jeanette Charos

Downtown development to brighten up the city

Robin Reid April 5, 2017

As he sits behind his desk, he cannot help but speak with enthusiasm in his voice and a twinkle in his eye while he shares his vision for downtown Wichita Falls. He smiles as he communicates his ideas...

Alex Babu, biology senior, holds her phone while driving. Photo by Arianna Davis

City ordinance bans cell phones behind the wheel

Ryane Hatten April 4, 2017

Wichita Falls City Council members unanimously passed an ordinance banning the use of cell phones while driving inside city limits on Feb. 21. The ban went into effect March 23. Drivers are still allowed...

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New retail store to replace Hastings

Abby Jetton March 30, 2017

Mississippi-based Dirt Cheap retail store will soon be making its way to Wichita Falls. Dirt Cheap will be taking the spot of the old Hastings location on Southwest Parkway. Dirt Cheap website describes...

River Bend Nature Center wants to connect people to environment

River Bend Nature Center wants to connect people to environment

Dakota Mize March 22, 2017

Through butterflies, lizards and plants, River Bend Nature Center wants to connect people to the natural environment surrounding them. Jennica Lambert, exhibits curator, said, “River Bend Nature Center...

Christa Cooper, head barista, pulling shots at Odd Duck Coffee on March 21. Photo by Robin Reid.

Odd Duck Coffee sets itself apart from other coffee retailers

Robin Reid March 22, 2017

Customers were welcomed into Odd Duck Coffee for its grand opening at 8 a.m. on March 18, where they were met with smiles from employees, plenty of natural light from the open windows, a bright splash...

Nahye Byun playing Sonata in A Major by Franz Schubert.

Pianists ‘show love for music’ to 40

Mercy Yermo March 8, 2017

To share their love for music, piano professor Ruth Morrow and 10 students put together the Piano Studio Recital for about 40 people in Akin Auditorium on March 7. “They have all worked so hard.”...

Racial issues ascend from Get Out

Racial issues ascend from “Get Out”

Leonardo Gonzalez March 1, 2017

Ever since the movie was released Feb. 24, people have been giving their opinion about the racial anxiety given that African-Americans are being portrayed as "slaves" and Caucasians as "having it easy."...

Mary Helen Maskill, public programs director at Wichita Falls Museum of Art, exchanges jokes over her mallet with Audra Lambert, local artist while she helps paint the background for the mural. Feb. 23. Photo by Arianna Davis

Artists aim to bring life to downtown

Arianna Davis February 28, 2017

When asked to describe the city, “artistic” is not a word that first comes to mind. Local artists, residents and Wichita Falls Museum of Art staff plan to change this way of thinking. The Arts...

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