Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Downtown Wichita Falls will get new large planters filled with native plants and flowers to brighten the streets ahead of the first Art Walk of the year.

The installations will begin soon along Indiana Avenue between 7th and 8th Street—and Downtown Wichita Falls Development is accepting donations and sponsorships to expand the project.

The Help Me Grow Family Resource Center will host Baby Day 2025 on April 26 at 400 Bridge Street to help families learn about supporting early child development.

The event will offer fun activities and valuable resources for children from newborn to eight years old.

On Sunday, the Wichita Falls Fire Department responded to two house fires—one at 1715 Tucson Dr before dawn that they put out in about 20 minutes and is under investigation after previous fire damage in 2024, and another on Canyon Creek Street around 6:15 p.m. that caused about $75,000 in damage from a broken power switch on an air conditioner with the Red Cross helping displaced residents and no injuries reported.

A historic home in Wichita Falls — built in 1892 and vacant for years — was destroyed by fire Saturday at 6 p.m., with firefighters taking about 20 minutes to extinguish the flames and no one being hurt as the cause remains under investigation.

Holder's Jewelers, a longstanding business in Wichita Falls that has served the community for over 55 years, announced it will permanently close on April 17—its final day of operation.

The store will continue its regular Monday-Friday hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until then.

Today, Wichita Falls city council meets at 8:30 a.m. in the MPEC Seminar Room (1000 Fifth St.) to vote on hiring Jeffrey Jenkins as city manager after Darron Leiker’s resignation and to confirm a new fire chief while also considering a grant for Midwestern State University and other items like a land sale and a Chamber acquisition.

United Regional is hosting a free and anonymous drug take-back event on Friday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—a service to safely dispose of expired medication and prevent abuse and accidental ingestions.

Hospice of Wichita Falls marks 40 years serving Texoma today with an open-door event at 4909 Johnson Road (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) that includes a noon ribbon cutting for its new Palliative Care unit.

Visitors can learn about its services and enjoy free hotdogs.

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.

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

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.