Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Nocona Meals on Wheels will host its second annual Cinderella Ball fundraiser on April 25 at 6 p.m. The event will feature live music + games + a silent auction + dinner to help raise $60,000 for 127 service recipients.

Ark & Olive Academy is hosting its Art for the Good fundraiser to help local childcare needs in Wichita Falls.

Officials say more event details, including timing and location, will be shared soon.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said March sales tax revenue reached $4 billion, a 10% increase from last March and matching February figures, while business sectors such as retail trade, wholesale, construction and mining saw robust gains.

Planned dredging of Lake Wichita is delayed by funding issues following a government shutdown that halted new USACE projects, postponing boating and kayak access improvements on the east side (for Lakeside City residents).

Officials continue reviewing if the federal priority is maintained amid a growing backlog.

Our Blood Institute launched its April–May campaign to encourage 16+ donors to give blood along Route 66, offering a limited-edition Route 66-themed T-shirt for each donation.

Donors can register online or call 877-340-8777, and one donation can save up to 3 lives.

United Regional held a ceremony at 12th and Alma streets to mark the framing completion of its new imaging center.

It will open in January with MRI, CT, ultrasound and mammography services, plus a cardiologist’s office and pharmacy to create jobs (beam installation is set later this week).

Harlem Globetrotters dazzled fans at Kay Yeager Coliseum on Tuesday, March 31 during their nationwide 100 Year Tour Centennial Celebration, with standout dunks and tricks by star players like Alex (Moose) Weekes.

Wichita Falls' Hotter’N Hell Hundred has been named 2026’s Best Road Cycling Event by USA Today.

The race will continue to draw local cycling fans and showcase top-quality competition.

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.