Good Day
Wichita Falls
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Animal Services Reclaim Center is offering a special kitten adoption deal that lets you adopt one kitten for $10 or two for $20. The center has taken in 215 cats since April with 88 in the past two weeks — the deal is limited — and officials said it will not last long. Texoma's Homepage
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a motorcycle accident claimed the life of 17-year-old Hayden Morrow on the 4300 block of Iowa Park Road — witnesses reported his motorcycle was speeding above 100 mph in the inside westbound lane — when an SUV turning east collided with him and he died at a hospital; police said this is the fourth traffic fatality in Wichita Falls this year. Times Record News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man accused of shooting at police and volunteer firefighters during an October 2021 standoff on Turkey Ranch Road will go on trial Monday in 78th District Court in Wichita Falls on 14 counts of attempted capital murder—if convicted, he faces life without parole. Times Record News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Team Selene from Midwestern State University's NASA SUITS program will head to Houston tomorrow for a design challenge at the Johnson Space Center—this trip marks their first face-to-face work with University of California Irvine as they join nine other teams to showcase their projects until May 22. News Channel 6
- ➤ Midwestern State University's Center for Nonprofit Management + Leadership in Dillard College of Business Administration met the benchmarks in education, research, and community engagement to join the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council. Director Sonia White, who has over 20 years of nonprofit experience, will serve as the council's member representative + extend the center’s efforts to support Wichita Falls and nearby communities. Times Record News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Wichita Falls is holding an auction of surplus goods — including boats, BMW motorcycles, and jewelry — at the Central Services Complex today. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with bidding starting at 10:00 a.m. News Channel 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local healthcare professionals from Seymour Hospital held a free community cookout in Seymour to thank local residents, serving 1,100 hamburgers and cookies as part of a tradition that started in 2020—designed to connect the hospital with the community. News Channel 6
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Texas-Oklahoma Junior Golf Tournament
Four days — Wichita Falls Country Club — Registration required — A family-friendly event showcasing junior golfers from Texas and Oklahoma.
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Art Battle at The Lab
11 PM – 3 AM — The Lab — Bidding starts at $20 — Experience the creative chaos as artists compete live for the ultimate title and a chance to own their work.
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