Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Today, Catholic groups from Wichita Falls made a pilgrimage along Seymour Highway to reach Immaculate Conception of Mary Church in honor of the Jubilee Year of Hope — Father Kyle Walterscheid organized the route two weeks ago and the event coincided with the day Pope Leo XIV was confirmed at the Vatican, giving participants a double blessing.

The Wichita Falls Rotary Club hosted its second annual Service Above Self award ceremony and honored first responder Officer Jesse Bartow for his work supporting public safety—Rotary Club President John Mayfield and Mike Saville selected Bartow after reviewing nomination packages from fire, ambulance, police, and sheriff departments. Bartow thanked his fellow officers for their support during his acceptance of the award.

Child Care Partners hosted the third annual Arthur B.

Williams luncheon last night to honor Texoma working moms by recognizing winners from over 40 nominees in four award categories, including Samantha Hurtado, Ashley McKie, Teresa Caves, and Valerie Malone — the event also highlighted challenges due to reduced childcare funding. Amanda Dalka said the awards celebrated moms while underscoring the ongoing need for support in childcare services.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport is searching for a new food vendor to fill a long-vacant space after the previous restaurant closed during COVID-19—officials expect the vendor to open in July and be the sole food provider at the terminal.

Wichita Falls police arrested Abidemi Bello on May 7 after he was found with mail from 19 different addresses and he is held on a $5,000 bond — records show he was arrested on April 24 and released on May 6.

Paul Wall announced a special 18-and-up show at The Warehouse in Wichita Falls on July 12 with the performance beginning at 9 p.m.—tickets can be bought online.

Memorial High students Evan Liang, Jimin and Jun Park won the Red River Science and Engineering Fair with an AI project that uses deep learning to detect hand gestures for prosthetic devices.

They will travel to Columbus, Ohio the week of May 11 to present their work and compete for a $100,000 prize.

Starting May 7, travelers were required to have a gold star on their official ID to board domestic flights under the REAL ID Act—Wichita Falls Regional Airport reported a smooth rollout with a few individuals opting to use passports when necessary.

TxDOT launched the Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles campaign as part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and urged drivers to check intersections and lanes for riders as summer nears.

Wichita Falls Police said they recorded 35 motorcycle crashes last year—including two fatalities— and stressed that double checking can help save lives.

After today's negotiations that ran from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., fire officials and city representatives are nearing an agreement on contract terms including vacation benefits, disciplinary action, hiring practices, and pay— they will reconvene Friday morning at MPEC to work out finer details.

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.

Oma's Kitchen

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Faith Village — Free entry — Celebrate culinary delights with your local community in a festively welcoming atmosphere.

On-Site Tour at Countryside Senior Living

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Countryside Senior Living of Wichita Falls — Free admission — Explore the top-rated community dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional care and vibrant activities.

Bingo Loco Party

7-8:30 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — $30+ — Enjoy a unique bingo experience with live DJs and exciting prizes for an unforgettable night.