Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
🚧 Accidents
Late Saturday, fire crews responded at 11:15 p.m. to a burning vehicle on the 5500 block of FM Road 2606 near Lake Arrowhead and found a person dead in the driver's seat—Texas DPS confirmed the investigation is ongoing with limited details available.
One man died when his motorcycle hit an SUV at the intersection of Southwest Parkway and Lake Park Drive on Sunday night, and crash investigators believe the SUV pulled out in front of his motorcycle.
🚨 Crime
Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers are seeking 41-year-old Marquise Oliver for theft involving $2,500 to $30,000; he is described as a 5’07 man with black hair and brown eyes — the public is urged not to confront him but to notify law enforcement if encountered.
Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers is asking for help to catch a man who broke into TX Cannabis Co with a BB gun and stole vape pens + anyone with tips should call 940-322-9888 + leave a tip online.
📰 Economy
GasBuddy reported that Texas gas prices rose 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week but remain 4.3 cents lower than last month and 51.2 cents lower than a year ago, with the cheapest station charging $1.99 per gallon yesterday and the priciest station at $4.00 per gallon — a $2.01 difference. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis, said the national average will bounce between $3.10 and $3.20 per gallon in the coming week.
🌲 Environment
On Monday, April 28, the combined lake levels at Arrowhead and Kickapoo reached 75.2 percent—5.7 percent more than the previous Monday even as water customers remain under Stage 1 Drought Watch restrictions.
🏈 Sports
Two Texoma natives—one a West Texas A&M senior from Henrietta and the other an assistant coach from Archer City—secured the Division 1 title at the Collegiate National Championship show in Amarillo from April 14 to 17.
The win marks the team's first national championship and means they will use an award trailer for the next year.
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Disney's Frozen Jr. Performance
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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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