Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
Tea N' Boba Bakery & More opened a new location at 3202 Seymour Highway today at the former site of Hive Community Coffee Co which closed in December.
The bakery sells bubble tea, coffee and baked goods from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily while its original location remains open at 310 Wayne Ave.
Crime Stoppers warned local residents today of a phone scam — a caller pretending to be Officer Johnson with the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office claimed residents missed jury duty, had an arrest warrant, and demanded money to avoid arrest.
Jeremy Jarvis was chosen by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture and the City of Wichita Falls to create a large mural at Bridwell Park—he is known nationwide for his public art including a project for Disney.
The mural is funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant program—it is expected to be finished by June.
Early voting for the May 3 election began on April 22 and will continue through April 25 and again on April 28 and 29 at designated sites — including county courthouses and community centers.
Voters in counties such as Archer, Clay, Jack, Knox, Wichita, and Young must follow set hours that begin at 8 a.m. and vary by location — details are available at local polling places.
The Wichita Falls Fire Department held training drills last week at its drill field and Central Fire Station to practice trench rescue, building scaling and equipment cleaning.
Firefighters performed exercises on April 16 and April 22 to keep their skills sharp—each drill aimed at enhancing emergency response readiness.
The Wichita Falls — Wichita County Public Health District is offering free stress management classes for National Stress Awareness Month on April 24 and April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1700 3rd St.—the classes aim to help residents learn techniques to manage stress and make healthy changes.
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
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.
Disney's Frozen Jr. Performance
1-5 p.m. — Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre — Affordable tickets available — Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen Jr. live on stage.
District Finals - Original Team Roping Association
8 AM – 5 PM — J S Bridwell Agricultural Center — Check event site for entry fees — Witness top team roping talent compete for buckles and awards at the District Finals.
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