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Wichita Falls
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restauranteur Kyle Dalka switched from running pizza kitchens to launching his craft BBQ food truck on East Kell Boulevard near Red Barn Butchers. He offers home-cut meats and catering and will extend service hours with a new smoker. Times Record News
- ➤ On April 16, the BBB warned consumers about CoreAge RX, a Wichita Falls company with an F rating from complaints of delayed orders and missing refunds — it uses a PB Lane address that is actually a package forwarding service. The bureau advises checking business details before purchasing weight loss drugs. Times Record News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Texas reported that gas prices fell 13 cents to $3.74 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas, and further drops are expected as crude oil stays below $100 a barrel amid subdued maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. News Channel 6
- ➤ Wichita Falls is preparing for a surge of temporary data center workers as officials draft temporary housing guidelines (including manufactured homes and RV sites) to ease pressure on local accommodations. The plan, discussed at the April 8 Planning and Zoning meeting, will be voted on by the City Council. Times Record News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vernon College will upgrade security across its three campuses with improved surveillance systems and access controls, college officials said, as the investment is expected to boost campus safety and support a growing student body. News Channel 6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M Forest Service announced that it will accept applications for its Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant from June 1 to July 14, 2026. The grant offers reimbursements for hazardous fuel treatments to help reduce wildfire risk, targeting eligible landowners, homeowner associations + government agencies in 39 Central Texas counties. News Channel 6
- ➤ Officials are stocking Texas lakes with thousands of fish this season to sustain species like striped bass — including South Weeks Pond, which received 142 catfish last Friday — to boost fishing opportunities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said the program will continue every two weeks through summer. News Channel 6
- ➤ Wichita Falls picked up .8 inch rain on Wednesday, raising the annual total to 6.17 inches above normal. The National Weather Service said storms with heavy rain, hail and high winds are forecast through Friday night and recalled a rare tornado that occurred April 19, 1977 — a weather oddity. Times Record News
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