Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
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🏘️ Community
The 37th MLK Scholarship and Prayer Breakfast is scheduled Saturday at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall with breakfast starting at 7 a.m. and guest speaker Dr. K.
Shelette Stewart — tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for youth, with a talent showcase at Backdoor Theater and parade Feb. 21 downtown.
💼 Business
FedEx will shut down its Ship Center on Southridge Drive in Wichita Falls on Feb.
28 as part of a network consolidation plan; the company has notified employees and is offering job placement assistance and relocations to nearby facilities.
🎓 Education
Hirschi Middle School in Wichita Falls has reached new heights in academic performance—officials report improved test scores and increased classroom engagement.
🏥 Health
United Regional Healthcare System earned the 2026 Women’s Choice Award for orthopedics as national recognition for its low complication rates and strong infection control — the honor comes nearly three years after opening its Center for Advanced Orthopedics, and officials hope to earn similar recognition next year.
🎉 Wichita Falls Events
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70th Annual Pancake Festival
6 AM – 12 PM — MPEC — All proceeds support community activities — Enjoy delicious pancakes while giving back to the local community.
Cross Trail Outfitters Youth Benefit Dinner
4:30-8 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Registration required — Support outdoor youth programs with dinner, auctions, and fun activities.
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