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End of an Era…Sears Closing All Portrait Studios

Eric the Intern — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:43:51 +0000

If you are my age or older I am sure at some point in your life your parents dragged you down to Sears for the family photo to hang above the fireplace. Well future generations will be unable to undergo this awkward family experience. The Sears Portrait Studio opened in 1959. In the past decade, [...]

5 Things a Big City Has Over Wichita Falls

Tony Kerns — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:14:53 +0000

If you haven’t seen it yet, Bethany Lee recently posted “5 Reasons Why Living In Wichita Falls is Better Than the Big City”, laying out reasons why you should second guess moving away. Having lived in Wichita Falls for a third of my life, I can definitely say I have a love and fond memories for

Help a Local Texoma Child with Type 1 Diabetes

Eric the Intern — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:18:11 +0000

This is Blake. He is a local Texoma kid from Henrietta and he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on August 15, 2012 just before starting kindergarten. Blake and his family are in need of a diabetic alert dog to monitor his blood sugar. Blake’s mom says he endures multiple finger sticks and insulin shots [...]

Three Random Things That Determine How Successful You Are

Chris Callaway — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:55:40 +0000

We hear it all the time growing up, “You can do whatever you want!”, “If you work hard, you'll be a success!” Well, if you think success is all about effort, we've got a list that might change your mind. Here are three random things that can determine how successful you are in your career. [...]

Vote for the NIN Facebook Fan of the Week – Camilla, Ashleigh, Clayton, Tiffany

Chris Callaway — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:57:42 +0000

Four new NIN Facebook Fan of the Week nominees have been chosen - now it's up to you who goes home with the title.

The Top 5 Biggest Turn-Offs for Men

Chris Callaway — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:42:08 +0000

This one is definitely for the ladies. If you are looking for Mr. Right, or even Mr. Right Now, you might consider avoiding these things based on a poll done by the website Female First.

Vote for the NIN Facebook Fan of the Week – Emily, Kayla, Brittany, Gabby

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:15:55 +0000

Four new NIN Facebook Fan of the Week nominees have been chosen - now it's up to you who goes home with the title.

Vote for the NIN Facebook Fan of the Week – Chelsey, Cheyenne, Laurie, Phillip

92.9 NIN — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:58:02 +0000

Four new NIN Facebook Fan of the Week nominees have been chosen - now it's up to you who goes home with the title.

Local Pest Control Expert Reveals What's Up With All The Black Beetles in Wichita Falls

Chris Callaway — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:31 +0000

I swear, you can't go anywhere in Wichita Falls these days without running into them. The large, black, ground beetle that seems to be everywhere this year. But why so many?

Vote for the NIN Facebook Fan of the Week – Emily Hendrickson or Gretchen Lancaster

92.9 NIN — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:50:06 +0000

Here at NIN we love our listeners and fans – we just wouldn’t be what we are without you! That’s why we wan’t YOU to be the face of 92.9 NIN! Each week we are going to feature two of our Facebook fans that interact with us the most (comments, likes, posts, etc.) and let [...]

Wichita Falls' Sporting Goods Store Set to Close

Kory King — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:59:27 +0000

Big 5 Sporting Goods has announced it will shut it's doors in Wichita Falls as of the 28th of this month.

Support Local Roller Derby with Derby Dames Car Wash

Kory King — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:12:25 +0000

If you’re looking for some new kind of excitement in Wichita Falls, Roller Derby would be hard to top. I’ll be honest and say that I’ve never been to a “bout” in person, but have done my fair share of YouTube Research. We have a couple of local Roller Derby teams that have just sprouted [...]

Would You Like A Space Shuttle In Wichita Falls

Nate Bird — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:26:52 +0000

The space shuttle program is over and the shuttles have been retired…or bought by somebody with disposable income. One of the Shuttles was flown (on the back of a 747) to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. If Wichita Falls was going to be the final resting place for a space shuttle, where would you put it?

How Much Will Prom Cost You This Year?

Nate Bird — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:19:40 +0000

Spring has sprung and now you have to spring for Prom! When I went to prom, it was cheap…I already had a suit for church that I wore and the only real expense was dinner, the dance, and pictures – so my prom was probably right around $100. Oh, how times have changed! Parents are [...]

Real-Life Bullying In Wichita Falls I.S.D

Chris Callaway — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:02:38 +0000

Last weekend, with the nationwide opening, albeit, not here in Wichita Falls, of the controversial, documentary movie "Bully", I did a poll asking about the severity of the problem in Wichita Falls I.S.D. the response was overwhelming. As well as the real-life accounts of recent incidents in the local school system.

How Much Money Should a Stay At Home Mom in Wichita Falls Make?

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:34:40 +0000

In preparation for Mother’s Day next month, Salary.com did their annual calculation of how much the average mom should be paid. The average stay-at-home mom puts in a 94.7-hour work week, two hours LESS than they worked last year. Based on the national market value for the work she does, someone owes her a $112,962 [...]

Memorial Day in Wichita Falls – What is Open and What is Closed?

Jen Harris — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:30:26 +0000

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open? Check out our full list of what’s open on Memorial Day in Wichita Falls below. Click on the highlighted links for more information. Schools: Closed Banks: Closed Library: Closed Post Offices: [...]

Is There A Bullying Problem In Wichita Falls I.S.D.? [POLL]

Chris Callaway — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:21:45 +0000

With all the hype surrounding the movie "Bully" the question I have to ask is, "How much is it happening here, in Wichita Falls?" Please take our poll, especially if you are in middle or high school, or the parent of a middle school child or high school student.

Wichita Falls Movie Times – Here's How to Find Them

Jen Harris — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:53:05 +0000

Need to find a movie in Wichita Falls? Check out our extensive list of Wichita Falls theaters, ok so there’s only two, but with 24 screens between the two of them, you are sure to find the perfect movie. Click on the ”Movie Times” links below and it will take you directly where you need [...]

What's New In Faith Village Shopping Center and When Do They Open?

Jen Harris — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:11:45 +0000

Check out before and after pictures of the shopping center, and find out what new businesses are here now and coming soon!