Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Preparations are underway for the 69th annual University Kiwanis pancake festival at the J.S.
Bridwell Agricultural Center in Wichita Falls, set for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
The new Eastside Boys and Girls Club in Wichita Falls, featuring art and dance studios, a teaching kitchen, and more, is set to open in early spring after delays.
John Cerutti, a retired Air Force veteran, was awarded the Pay It Forward award for his volunteer work mowing lawns and clearing weeds in his Wichita Falls community.
🚨 Crime
A cheer coach from Legacy High School in Wichita Falls, Texas was arrested on theft charges after discrepancies in the cheer program's funds were discovered.
A 45-year-old Wichita Falls woman, Mandy Sepulveda, was arrested for making a false bomb threat.
📰 Economy
Vitro Architectural Glass is expanding its Wichita Falls facility to produce solar panel glass, a move that will create 300 jobs and mark the largest industrial investment in the city in over a century.
American National Bank & Trust in Wichita Falls is experiencing a system outage, affecting account access for customers, including payroll transactions for Wichita County, with efforts underway to resolve the issue.
🎓 Education
The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is offering scholarships totaling over $600,000 to high school seniors, current college students, and adults returning to school in certain Texas counties, with applications due on February 1.
🎉 Wichita Falls Events
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69th Annual University Kiwanis Pancake Festival
The University Kiwanis Pancake Festival is a community-centered event where all proceeds support local initiatives, featuring an array of pancakes and other activities for families.
Do Portugal Circus
An exciting family-friendly circus show featuring impressive stunts and talent, hosted under a large tent at Sikes Senter in Wichita Falls.
Arts Alive Home and Garden Festival 2025
The Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival features a vibrant marketplace showcasing local businesses, non-profits, and artists, offering unique products and inspiration for home and garden enthusiasts.
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