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Wichita Falls
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the State of Community event, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Ron Kitchens and panelists discussed ways to empower the city through arts and neighborhood cleanups—local leaders Ismael Duran and Chicago Bear Adrian Colbert noted that future events like Loco for Cinco on May 3 will foster community growth. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Kids in Iowa Park now enjoy an improved Murphee Park with new playground equipment and a practice field for baseball-softball following a $157K upgrade. Iowa Park City Councilors held a ribbon-cutting on April 22 to celebrate the project. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Bruce Canafax, a longtime educator and former music teacher at Rider High School and MSU who passed away on April 2, is being honored in a memorial service on Friday, April 25 at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church—donations to WFISD Foundation or Hospice of Wichita Falls are requested in lieu of flowers. Texoma's Homepage
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls police charged an eighth person, William Edward Hunter, with unlawful possession of a firearm due to a prior felony conviction in connection with the murder investigation of 28 year old Trevanian Mitchel who was shot on May 6, 2024 — he is held in Wichita County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Times Record News
- ➤ Three WFISD schools are secured as law enforcement continue a manhunt for an unnamed suspect at The Career Education Center, Legacy High School and Southern Hills Elementary, and WFISD said they will share more details as available. News Channel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls Independent School District celebrated top teachers yesterday by awarding Teacher of the Year to Jamie Cove (Scotland Park Elementary) and Logan Parrish (Legacy High) and introduced a new paraprofessional award for Alfred Strachan at Barwise Middle School. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ The race for Place 1 on the Electra Independent School District Board is underway as former teacher Kortney Thaggard and Painted Ice Snow cones owner Louis Booth run for the open seat—board member Rhonda Swenson steps down. Both candidates, who are parents of Electra students, promise fresh ideas to boost parent engagement and improve teacher support. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas residents who plan to fly or visit federal sites must update their IDs to meet REAL ID rules starting May 7 — a golden star on a license shows compliance, while those without it will need a passport or other approved ID — and they must appear in person at DPS with original documents. Times Record News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three student athletes from Wichita Falls Memorial High School signed their letters of commitment yesterday—Martinez committed to Midwestern State after 428 strikeouts, Calderon signed with McMurry after helping her soccer team reach its first playoff game, and Parks committed to Connors State for basketball. News Channel 6
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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