Barney Brehmer, a Hurnville area stock producer, was ordered Wednesday to forfeit 30 malnourished bucking horses to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office during a civil hearing to determine the fait of the animals. Brehmer, who owns Brehmer Rodeo LLC, will also pay $4,370 … [Read more...]
High-speed chase comes to end in Dean; WFPD arrests one
February 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
A high-speed chase that began in Wichita Falls came to an end in Clay County on Hwy. 79 near Dean Tuesday afternoon, resulting in one arrest. Charles Eric Bartee, 28, of Wichita Falls, was taken into custody by the Wichita Falls Police Department on felony … [Read more...]
Alterra Energy acquires wind farm development from Horn Wind
February 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Canadian alternative energy company has acquired ownership of the South Clay and Shannon 1 wind farm development in far southwest Clay County with plans to begin construction in January 2015. Alterra Energy Corp. purchased the planned 202 megawatt wind farm from … [Read more...]
Better Business Buearu: Online scam targets military veterans
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Better Business Bureau Military Line is sharing information from the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Command warning about a new website scam in which criminals are attempting to take advantage of soldiers and their families, according to Monica Horton, president … [Read more...]
Volunteer firefighter loses Ranch Estates home in Thursday blaze
January 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
A volunteer firefighter is without a home after a Thursday morning house fire in Arrowhead Ranch Estates. Thomas Steidl, a member of the ARE VFD, was inside his home at 904 Blue Heron Trail when the fire broke out sometime between 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. He and two dogs … [Read more...]
Wednesday morning blaze claims home of Byers family
January 22, 2014 by 1 Comment
Update: For those wishing to assist John and Jan Auchmoody, an account has been set up at Wichita Falls Teachers Federal Credit Union, 4301 Barnett Rd., Wichita Falls, Texas 76310. John and Jan Auchmoody of Byers are without a home following a Wednesday morning … [Read more...]
Jury convicts Louisiana man for possession of a firearm by a felon
January 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Clay County jury found Brent Allen Touchet of Westlake, La., guilty Wednesday on one charge of possession of a firearm by a felon. On Jan. 2, 2013, the 36-year-old man was stopped on Hwy. 287 for a traffic violation, at which time law enforcement officers noticed a … [Read more...]
Bowie teen dies from injuries suffered on Clay County road
January 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
A rural Clay County road has claimed its second fatality in less than five months. Jennifer Danielle Hill, 19, of Bowie, was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth where she later died after a one-vehicle rollover on 4 Wire Road early Sunday … [Read more...]
Nocona woman transported to CCMH following Friday wreck
January 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Nocona woman was taken to Clay County Memorial Hospital following a single-vehicle accident Friday afternoon on Hwy. 82 east of Henrietta. Kassandra Jacobson, 19, was traveling west in a 2000 Ford Explorer when she lost control of the vehicle and veered into the … [Read more...]
Fire claims the home of Bellevue family; no injuries reported
January 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Bellevue home of Ronnie and Sandra Jones was lost to fire Friday night while the family was away in Wichita Falls. A faulty hot water heater is suspected to have caused the blaze. The fire at 921 4th Street was reported shortly before 7:54 p.m. After seeing smoke … [Read more...]
