Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
Photos from March show Wichita Falls hosting events like Amazon's ribbon-cutting for its 76,000 sqft facility on March 10 at 2951 Production Blvd and a Downtown Street Festival with a 5K run and live music on March 14 (highlighting community spirit), along with tributes to veterans and local openings.
Local historians met descendants of the pioneering Gilbert family at the Clay County 1890 Jail Museum, where they shared family stories — including a claim that Charity Gilbert helped name Dallas — and enriched the museum’s records.
The event underlines a long-held local heritage.
MSU Texas senior Carley Mitchell will serve as a Support Ambassador at the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Richmond, Virginia to share her research in social work.
She graduates in May and will pursue a Master’s in Social Work at the University of Houston (move toward policy change).
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Citizens Academy Alumni Golf Tournament on Apr.
24 at Champions Course at Weeks Park. Registration opens at noon and the four-person scramble format will offer prizes including cash, gear & gift packages.
FallsCon 2026
2-11 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Pre-registration available — Celebrate gaming, anime, and pop culture with contests and special guests.
Open Mic Night with Clint Vines
8:30 p.m. — The Iron Horse Pub — No cover charge — Showcase your talent in a vibrant and supportive musical environment.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Show
7-10 p.m. — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Ticket info available — Experience high-energy performances and stories from the renowned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
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