Students share ideas for Valentine’s Day
Brianne Fournier, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Valentine’s Day is a time for love and being with that special someone in your life. It's a night that starts with flowers followed by candle-lit dinners, romantic movies, slow dances to live music, and cuddling on the couch. It's a chance to create a memory that will last forever, to be passed on...
Community leaders stress importance of city bonds
Tyler Manning, Editor
April 24, 2018
In a matter of a few short weeks, there is an opportunity to completely reshape tone, environment and infrastructure of Wichita Falls. Those eligible to vote in the city of Wichita Falls will have the chance to vote on seven proposed bonds with significant consequences for key areas in town. Members from ...
Downtown bond aims to help local business
Tyler Manning, Editor
March 28, 2018
Aimed to help reshape Wichita Falls, there are seven proposed bond projects up for election on May 5 which include construction on various streets and sidewalks downtown, renovations to the Multipurpose Event Center and improvements to Lake Wichita. For a business trying to establish itself downtow...
Five hotspots to visit in downtown Wichita Falls
Megan Baltusis
October 31, 2017
It's hard to ignore the chatter around campus about the amenities Wichita Falls has to offer — or rather, what it doesn't offer. "This town is boring." "There's nothing here." However, Wichita Falls offers a collection of town gems that are quickly generating steam among the community. From...
Alumni return to race through Hotter ‘N Hell
August 29, 2017
Four hours, extreme heat and an open road. That is what a day cycling in Hotter'N Hell entails for those who choose to ride in the 100 mile race. This race is also an opportunity for many in the Wichita Falls community to come together and race including MSU students and faculty. This year three MSU...
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 and muralist, Audra Lambert entered into the building wearing her red-framed glasses, ready to share her story...
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 of buildings bathed in light, choreographed to the sounds of music as they dance along and dazz...
Odd Duck Coffee sets itself apart from other coffee retailers
Robin Reid
March 21, 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 of turquoise, 11 different origins of coffee, as well as a menu of specialty drinks and some snacks. “L...
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 for All reception on Feb. 23 at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art allowed inhabitants of the cit...
Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students
Ethan Metcalf
April 21, 2015
Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Gypsy Kit is a diamond in the rough in Wichita Falls, offering a taste of something familiar but strange, like its popular Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Tacos. "It's just a staple we've got," said Christopher Couch, chef ...
2011 Bistro serves up ‘American classics with classical techniques’
Eddie Miller
September 23, 2014
Downtown Wichita Falls is home to a burgeoning restaurant culture catering to the lunch crowd, and a newcomer arrived on the scene this summer, the 2011 Bistro. The bistro is a small restaurant that offers a select variety of flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches and salads, or as they put it, “American cl...