Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
Amazon's new last mile distribution facility at 2951 Production Blvd in Wichita Falls opened Tuesday, Jan.
20 and plans to hire drivers and warehouse staff. Updated photos show Amazon trucks parked at the loading docks (photos by Naomi Skinner).
Yesterday at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and Prayer Breakfast brought local guests together for prayer and recognition, and scholarships were awarded before Brenda Jarrett was announced as grand marshal for a multicultural parade set for Saturday, Feb. 21 downtown.
On Jan. 20, Zumper data showed Wichita Falls apartment rents dropped 5% from last December's median of $975 — the typical listing now is $925 while one- and two-bedroom units followed similar trends.
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.
TXOLAN Sweetheart Spectacular & Bluebonnet Stakes Alpaca Show
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — J S Bridwell Agricultural Center — Free entry — Celebrate 27 years of excellence with trained alpacas showcasing their skills and enjoy lively community activities.
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