Good Day
Wichita Falls
Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After nearly eight years of planning and fundraising, a new state-of-the-art Boys and Girls Club facility on the east side opened today at 501 North Rosewood — it now welcomes children aged 6 to 18. The modern building has a dance studio, test kitchen, teen center, gym, art studio and computer lab and offers a $12 annual membership. Texoma's Homepage
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Kenny Gene Burleson, 64, of Frederick, Oklahoma lost control of his Harley-Davidson near Wichita Falls on Wednesday evening around 6:30 p.m. and was taken to United Regional Healthcare where he died after riding without a helmet as his motorcycle went off Interstate 44 into the center median near the Bacon Switch Road exit. Times Record News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce said a new Amazon facility will be ready by early 2026 and will create more than 100 local jobs. The $20 million project covers 28 acres and 135,000 square feet designed to boost economic growth — and increase community involvement through training and volunteering opportunities. News Channel 6
- ➤ Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce officials provided the latest update on a planned last-mile Amazon facility in Wichita Falls. They detailed the project’s progress and next steps — information that local stakeholders will watch for as developments unfold. News Channel 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers from the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office arrested a male suspect during a traffic stop on March 24 on US 287 South near Hammon Road—after finding about five pounds of cocaine in his vehicle. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Wichita Falls police searched for a suspect who burglarized The Cannabis Shop dispensary on Kemp Boulevard at 4 a.m. on March 27—using a BB gun to break the glass door, take multiple Delta-8 THC products, and flee into a nearby neighborhood. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Gabriel Andrew Estrada, a 40-year-old from Burkburnett, pleaded guilty on March 21 to a super aggravated sexual offense against a child and two indecency charges, receiving a 30-year sentence for abuse and 20 years for each indecency count to run concurrently—he is ineligible for parole and faces a lifetime restraining order banning contact with the victim. Texoma's Homepage
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cunningham Elementary hosted a STEM Career Night where kids learned about different careers. The school arranged visits with community partners (Sheppard Air Force Base, River Bend Nature Center, and Market Street) to show students fast-growing job paths, explained principal Amy Simmons. Texoma's Homepage
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent study found that Wichita Falls is the eighth windiest city in the nation with an average wind speed of 11.2 mph—gusts reached over 50 mph on several March days. The survey used 2023 NOAA and NCEI data and notes that the strongest winds occur in spring. Times Record News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Wichita Falls Hospice held an appreciation dinner to mark nearly 40 years of service and honor community donors with a rib dinner—keynote speaker Hadley Vlahos shared her cherished moments from a long career in hospice. The nonprofit will open its new palliative care clinic in the coming months at the current in-patient unit. Texoma's Homepage
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Southwest Open Chili Championship
Chili cookoff, Salsa and Bean events added to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita Falls. Free to judge and must be 18 or older. Judge Salsa at 10:45am, Beans at 11:45am and Chili at 12:45, 1:30 or 2:10. 2400 Northwest Frwy, WF
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Disney's Frozen Jr.
3-7 p.m. — Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen Jr. live on stage in Wichita Falls.
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