Skylark Inks Deal with Presidential Ending Competition

In a definitive agreement reached between Presidential Transportation and Skylark’s parent, Texhoma Transportation Inc., Skylark will be acquiring substantially all of the assets of Presidential Taxi and DFW Airport Express. Prezo Incorporated’s existing taxicab franchise granted by the City of Wichita Falls as well as its vehicle permits will be returned to the Wichita Falls City Council in the near future. Presidential Taxi and DFW Airport Express will both cease operations on Thursday January 24, 2008.

Both Skylark and Presidential have taken the necessary steps to insure that all Presidential Taxi and DFW Airport Express customers will be well cared for. “The two companies are working closely together in order to make a smooth transition and a seamless experience for our customers,” stated Mr. Wade, President of Presidential. Customers calling Presidential Taxi for a ride will find Skylark Taxi answering the phone and Skylark taxicabs ready to provide service. “We have a system set up that we hope will avoid confusion,” added Candice Darnell of Skylark Taxi. Mrs. Darnell went on to say that “Handicap Express and Medical Transport customers that reach Skylark by accident will be automatically referred to Handicap Express by Skylark’s staff.”

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Dinner Impossible?

Wednesday, January 23rd at 9:00 PM CST the Food Network will air the "Dinner Impossible" episode filmed here at Sheppard AFB on September 22nd 2007 at Sheppard's Celebration of the Air Force's 60th Anniversary. This will be the first airing of the event. Re-airings will occur on the Food Network on Jan 24th at midnight CST and Feb 2nd at 2PM CST.
For those who may not have attended the event, Chef Robert Irvine and his crew were given 10 hours to feed 1,000 members of Sheppard Air Force Base and surrounding community members. This episode will provide an opportunity for the nation to see the world-class training operation that is Sheppard AFB and the support given Sheppard/Air Force by the area communities.

Keep the Goal in View

Skylark staff members attended the Wichita Falls annual Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer and Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday January 19, 2008. This year's theme was "Keep the Goal in View." With more than 800 people in attendance, the event was a huge success. The tireless efforts of Wichita Falls City Council Member Dorothy Roberts-Burns were clearly in evidence. Councilor Burns brought together a diverse group of Wichitans and raised substantial funds for future scholarships. Key note speaker, U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, read a personal letter to Dr. King filled with the memories of the past, the realities of the present and the hopes of the future. Skylark was proud to play a small role in this important event.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of our friends from Skylark Taxi. 2008 looks to be a great year for Skylark. As the largest cab company in town we will be quickly expanding our fleet to provide even better service to our community. We will also be adding alternative fuel vehicles to our fleet in 2008 as well as some new and interesting cars, like our newest PT Cruiser taxicab. You should even look for a convertible Skylark Taxicab to hit the streets in the Spring of Oh-Eight. We have some wild specials planned for the upcoming year and can't wait to get started.