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New displays added to Fantasy of Lights

Gillian Jones November 26, 2013

Fantasy of Lights from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. One of the most well-known holiday traditions in Wichita Falls is back. Each year, The Fantasy of Lights displays are showcased with characters...

Students prepare for finals that begin Dec. 7

Samantha Forester November 25, 2013

Students prepare for finals week from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Finals begin Dec. 7 and students are beginning to fill the Moffett library and Clark Student Center in preparation. Kasey Espinoza,...

Humane society volunteers work to help animals in need

Gillian Jones November 18, 2013

Humane society volunteers are working hard to help the animals in need from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Meet Brodi, a German shepherd waiting patiently for a loving home. He is just one of the cats...

City only the second to try new treatment process

Brent Deeb November 15, 2013

In a yard just off Taft Boulevard, a sign with the slogan “Pray for Rain” seems to sit and wait, almost patiently, for just a drop to show that its being there is actually working. While prayers and...

Jim Hughes explains about his art express train show on Nov 8. at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art. Fifteen trains, including Hughess first train he got in 1941, rolling on 540 feet of track is part of the show. Hughes said, We would like to invite all the public out, this is my familys gift to the community at Christmas time. And we hope everyone will come out and enjoy the trains and have a fun time. The train show will be open Thursdays and Fridays at 6 pm, 7pm and Saturdays at 2 pm, 3pm, 6pm, and 7pm through January, except on Holidays. This exhibit is a must-see for all ages.

Holiday tradition rolls into museum of art

Ethan Metcalf November 14, 2013

Families gathered to celebrate Christmas a little bit early in the newly-renovated front room of the Wichita Falls Museum of Art last Friday as Jim Hughes finished setting up his Art Express Miniature...

Zombies Take Over Downtown

Gavin Belle October 30, 2013

Zombies Take Over Downtown from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The skies darken, the lightning struck, and all hell broke lose at the Wichita Falls farmers market on Saturday, 26th October. About 500,...

Prices scary for Halloween costumes

Kayla Sims October 28, 2013

Halloween prices from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Halloween is only three days away. And with Halloween, comes the costumes. But how much will these costumes cost? Wicked Andy's sales clerk...

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The Kell House Museum features distinctive architecture designed by the local firm of Jones and Orlopp, original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts and historic costumes. Guided tours of this local landmark provide a fascinating history of this area’s early settlement and of the Kell family.

Kell House Museum provides local history and haunted tours

Cody Samples October 15, 2013

Built in 1909, Kell House Museum has been around for more than 100 years and provides students and the community with an example of the area’s historically and architecturally noteworthy buildings. “I...

City-wide smoking ban proposed

The Wichitan October 8, 2013

By Cody Samples and Paden Lemons Community leaders are taking steps to address growing health concerns in Wichita County, starting with obesity and tobacco use. One of the measures being discussed even...

FallsFest 2013 to be ‘bigger and better’

Ashley Gibbs September 24, 2013

FallsFest, a yearly outdoor festival in Wichita Falls, will be held at Lucy Park Sept. 28-29 for its 28th year. Unfortunately last year’s event was rained out, but this year is expected to be bigger...

Great Day of Service Sept. 28

Mirae Duncan September 24, 2013

To get students involved while also giving them a better feel of the Wichita Falls area, the sixth annual Great Day of Service will take place on Sept. 28 at various locations around Wichita Falls. “Participating...

Kemp Center for the Arts offers more than art

Austin Quintero September 17, 2013

The Kemp Center for the Arts is a local museum where students and the community can view professional art, participate in events or take classes. “The best thing about the Kemp Center for the Arts...

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