Work on courthouse annex is ‘going well’
The Wichita County Commissioners Court meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 14 and approved one construction item, and tabled two others related to the Wichita County—Iowa Park Annex project. The commission unanimously approved extending the perimeter wall around the bathrooms in the corridor to the deck, double sheetrock all walls, and fireproof all wall…
Read MoreChamber banquet on Saturday
Chamber banquet to be held Saturday The Iowa Park Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual banquet at 6 p.m., Saturday at Camp Chaparral, 3748 Church Camp Rd. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members, and are available at the door. Dress code is church attire.
Read MoreRep. Jackson draws sub-committee chairman appointment
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. Jackson said: “I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for the honor and opportunity to chair this critical subcommittee. Working to guarantee our defense intelligence community and special operations forces are the world’s most lethal…
Read MoreSupport the Livestock Show
The Wichita County Jr Livestock Show is Jan 7 through 11, 2025 at the JS Bridwell Ag Center. Here are some ways to support these great youth: Come watch and cheer them on. They’ve worked hard and having a crowd of supporters makes it much more fun. Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. is the Premium…
Read MoreMSU offering continuing education art classes this spring
The Ralph & Juanita Harvey School of Visual Arts at Midwestern State University will offer several Continuing Education art classes this spring. A ceramics handbuilding (sculpture) class for beginners and advanced students will be taught by MSU Texas Resident Ceramic Artist Pamela Moller. The class will meet from 6-9 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 27-May 12…
Read MoreCold week ahead, snow possible
The rest of this week will be cold, with a possibility of snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service’s Norman office reports: “Snow precipitation coming up from western into northern Texas may start moving into our western north Texas counties by Thursday mid-morning prior to sunrise. Confidence is still high for winter weather to…
Read MoreNew Texas laws in effect for 2025
Several new laws took effect in Texas on January 1, 2025, such as the end of safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles and the collection and use of a consumer’s personal data. The bills were approved in the last Texas legislative session held in 2023. The 88th Texas Legislature sent more than 1,095 laws…
Read MoreHigh Fire danger, then cold
The National Weather Service reports a concern with regards to fire weather. The combination of drier air working into the area from the west and northwest, strong north winds and warm temperatures will result in elevated to near critical fire weather conditions. However the strongest winds will be earlier in the day, compared to when…
Read MoreIowa Park track legend, Bobby Gilbreath, to be inducted into hall of fame
An Iowa Park track legend who led the High School to a state championship, Bobby Gilbreath, is one of seven in the Class of 2025 that will be inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame next month. The 2025 class will be inducted on Friday, January 3, 2025, inside the…
Read MoreConstruction changes may be needed at IP county annex
The Wichita County Commissioners continue to attend to construction matters related to the Iowa Park Courthouse Annex renovations. During last week’s meeting, held on Tuesday, the commissioners court approved payment of $116,850 to Marrs Patriot Construction and to pay the architect, Harper Perkins Architects, $3,383.50 as part of the consent agenda. Commissioner Mark Beauchamp reported…
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