Waurika News Democrat

Put off too long
If someone has a workable formula for restructuring city finances, without raising utility rates, Waurika’s city administrators would love to hear it.
Arson suspect awaits hearing
Justin Blake Adams sits in a cell at Wichita County Jail, awaiting possible extradition to Jefferson County, where he is wanted in connection with a fire at the First United Methodist Church of Waurika.
Sunday update: Arrest made in church fire
A 19-year-old Texas man was arrested Saturday night in the Wichita Falls area and incarcerated at Wichita County Jail, in connection with a suspicious fire at the First United Methodist Church in Waurika.
More really less
As the Jefferson County commissioners were closing the book on a new budget Friday, board chair Loyd Kimbro addressed the paradox of the moment.
Exciting time for Oklahoma
At a time many states are treading water economically, the chief executive of Oklahoma believes his state is performing like Michael Phelps, swimming to the forefront of the nation.
Pursuing prizes
Amidst the fun and socializing at the annual Jefferson County Free Fair, there is also some competition.
Coming full circle
Funny how some people’s lives come back full circle. They seem pointed toward a certain goal or career, then as life plays out, things change; the road winds in directions they hadn’t originally expected.
Life in song
Larry Mayes can relate to the observation by Dan Galloway’s character in the 1983 movie ‘The Big Chill.’
Waurika resident Mayes isn’t looking for any sympathy. “Everybody has troubles,” he said. But Mayes has seen the hard side of the life journey and he knows the road can be rocky.
Finding a niche
Being a secretary in a small, rural school district seems to be one of those jobs that captures some people and never lets them go.

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