Good Day
Wichita Falls
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner Carolyn Jaramillo turned her home baking hobby (Cakes by Carolyn on Facebook) into Sugar Rush Baking Co. offering custom cakes, cookies, and cupcakes from a Rhea Road storefront after James Wetherbee proposed the opportunity; the shop will celebrate its one-year anniversary in July. Times Record News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 21, the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture hosted its Creative Connections speed networking event where local artists, musicians and nonprofits met to spark creative collaborations. Times Record News
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra hosted a lunch & learn to show the community how a full season of performances is planned, with officials emphasizing teamwork and inspiring future musicians. The season’s final show is at 7:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church. News Channel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls ISD named Michael Forney as the new principal of Rider Middle School; he has served with WFISD for 11 years + currently works as assistant principal at Memorial High School and will begin his new role in the 2026–2027 school year. Times Record News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Week 12 of the Citizens Academy allowed local residents to see how deputies practice firearm safety while completing annual qualifications at the range. The program (nearing its conclusion) emphasizes proper gun handling as a tool for community protection. News Channel 6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Emily's Legacy Rescue introduced two 2-week-old kittens, Marble and Koa, at the station to highlight their need for fosters during kitten season. The kittens will be available for adoption after they turn 6 weeks old, with a PetCo event from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 4319 Kemp Blvd A. News Channel 6
- ➤ City of Wichita Falls Animal Services features Vinny, a sweet adult male Catahoula mix looking for an active family with a yard. Interested adopters can visit at 1207 Hatton Rd or call (940) 761-8894 for details. News Channel 6
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Recent Zumper data shows Wichita Falls apartment rents fell 8% from last March's $992 to $910 in March, with one-bedroom units at $780 and two-bedrooms at $924. The figures indicate a local market trend that parallels similar declines statewide. Times Record News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls NetBurners held their first practice Wednesday at City View High School and will play a Showcase Game tonight at 6 p.m. at Kings and Queens Academy in Little Elm — facing Frisco Blaze with $7 tickets at the door and free entry for kids. News Channel 6
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