Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
CVS at 3201 Seymour Highway in Wichita Falls will close on April 30 due to local population shifts and changing buying habits—prescriptions will be transferred to the store at 3601 Jacksboro Highway to maintain uninterrupted care.
CVS said employees at the closing store will be offered comparable roles while it continues to operate another location on Southwest Parkway.
The Harley-Davidson dealership in Wichita Falls is getting a new name today as Red River Harley-Davidson becomes Copperhead Harley-Davidson—longtime owners Jim and Vickie Gilmore sold the business after 40 years.
The Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers are looking for Felix Medina, a 24 year old lottery fraud suspect described as a 5 foot 11 Hispanic man with brown hair and brown eyes.
Today, a GasBuddy report shows Texas gasoline prices averaged $2.74 per gallon, 6.0 cents higher than a month ago and 40.6 cents lower than a year ago—spanning data from 13,114 stations.
Wichita Falls officials announced on March 24th that the combined water levels for Lake Kickapoo and Lake Arrowhead dropped by 0.8% to 67.1% after a warm weekend (Stage 1 Drought Restrictions remain in place).
Today at 8 a.m., the Wichita Falls City Council meets in the MPEC Seminar Room—1000 Fifth Street—to consider five out-of-town finalists for city manager who will replace Darron Leiker, who resigned amid controversy last year.
Local inspectors from the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District inspected restaurants, food stores, schools, churches and mobile food units from March 7 to 20 and gave perfect scores to several restaurants such as 4:19 Nutrition, Dippin’ Dots and Eighth Street Coffee House (all meeting state food safety standards) to help keep foodborne illnesses in check (inspection scores varied for other businesses).
Former MSU soccer player C.J.
Pycior, who was diagnosed with brain cancer last spring, died at age 22 — he played in five matches after transferring from Central Arkansas and helped the Mustangs win the Lone Star Conference title in 2023.
Stand Up for a Cause
6-10 p.m. — The Forum (Arts Council WF) — Support local kids in foster care — Enjoy a night of laughs, food, drink, and art.
Wichita Falls Largest Garage Sale
7 a.m.-2 p.m. — Parker Square Shopping Center — $5 admission — Discover unique antiques and collectibles at this massive garage sale event.
Tarzan Auditions
2-11:59 p.m. — Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre — Free entry — Showcase your talent in the exciting auditions for Tarzan, open to performers aged 14 and up.
Open House Tour
1-3 p.m. — 1645 Ardath Ave — Free entry — Explore a charming three-bedroom home with stunning features and modern amenities.
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