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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls maintains drought restrictions amid lake levels
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As local lake levels reach almost 90%, the City of Wichita Falls is still under drought restrictions. While the U.S. Drought Monitor no longer lists Wichita Falls as in a drought, City of Wichita Falls Public Information Officer Chris Horgen said removing restrictions requires a resolution from the city council. This safeguard was put in place years ago. 'Written in the ordinance that was passed years ago, after the last drought, it takes city council and a resolution from city council to turn [drought restrictions] around, and lift, I guess, those restrictions,' Horgen said. 'They did that as a safeguard.' Horgen said it also keeps the city from going in and out of drought restrictions when the lake levels bounce around the 65% mark. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls announces new ways to pay utility bills
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita Falls city officials announced a new 'improved payment portal' for online utility payments Monday. The new system is called 'Utilities Access' and it went live April 7 alongside a new automated phone system to pay utility bills as well. The phone system, which can be dialed at (888) 421-9508, is also available 24/7. Chris Horgen, public information officer for Wichita Falls, said the new phone system was enacted after residents raised concerns about the old online payment system. 'The Utility Collections Department took that feedback into consideration, and is excited to make this change and provide users with a more seamless process to pay their utility bills,' Horgen said in a press release. City officials also noted residents will continue to be charged a 3.5 percent service fee when paying bills online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls named a top Texas city to retire
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — For those looking to retire, a new study says Wichita Falls could be a great option. According to Retirement Living, Wichita Falls is the third-best city for retirees in the state of Texas based on the percentage of seniors, median home sale prices, median rent, poverty rate, and sales tax. 'Better space for seniors' Presbyterian Manor unveils modern renovations With more than 15% of Wichita Falls' population being over the age of 65, the city has many programs geared toward the demographic, such as the 50 Plus Zone, a recreational facility operated by the Parks & Recreation Department for the use and enjoyment of people ages 50 and over. Housing in Wichita Falls is among the most affordable in the state, with median rent prices staying below $1,000 and median home sales prices under $200,000. Chris Horgen, Public Infomation Officer for Wichita Falls, said the city is excited about the news. 'The City is thrilled with the ranking,' Horgen said. 'It's another reason to celebrate Wichita Falls.' The top ten cities were: Amarillo Beaumont Wichita Falls Abilene Corpus Christi El Paso Mesquite Brownsville Tyler McAllen Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
