Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Today marks 47 years since the deadly 1979 tornado hit Wichita Falls—killing 42 residents and leaving 5,000 families homeless—and a state historical marker approved in August 2025 will be placed in Rotary Park to honor the event.
Jeff and Serena Briscoe operate Rawroots Farm TX in Burkburnett, offering canned vegetables, salsas, and eggs from their local family farm.
Their farm-fresh products appear at the Wichita Falls Farmers Market — a spot where residents can enjoy a taste of local agriculture.
🎓 Education
Midwestern State University held its first Maroon and Gold Giving Day on Wednesday, Apr.
8, where students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff donated to scholarships, athletics and programs (the 1,922-minute celebration honored the campus founding in 1922) in Wichita Falls.
MSU Texas mass communication students won 29 awards at a TIPA competition in Denton.
They placed second among 32 schools and earned first place for special edition design of their student newspaper.
🌲 Environment
Storm chances are expected tonight with heavy rain and gusty winds in Wichita Falls, rising through Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Rain totals may reach 0.5-2 inches as storms continue into early next week.
🏈 Sports
Midwestern State University celebrated cyclist Emma Kasza-James on Wednesday after she won the national championship race at the Valley of Tears event in Turkey (TX) on March 6-7.
She will compete next at the Leadville Race Series event, supported by her coach and teammates.
The Wichita Falls NetBurners have announced that they will play a showcase game on Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Kings & Queens Sports Academy in Little Elm where they will face the Frisco Blaze; adult tickets cost $7 and kids get in free.
🎉 Wichita Falls Events
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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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