Good Day
Wichita Falls
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wichita County prosecutors continued calling witnesses in the ongoing trial of U.S. Army veteran Anthony Kienlen—accused of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in October 2021—playing a 911 call recording as key evidence while he faces potential life in prison if convicted. Texoma's Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department will continue its Free Outdoor Concert Series on Tuesday at Bud Daniel Park with Downtown Royalty performing soulful rock and roll at 7 p.m.—the free event is expected to bring music fans together in our community. Times Record News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Wichita Falls Development announced that the Chamber will now lead economic development efforts downtown moving forward—The group said it remains involved to help set shared growth goals. News Channel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Memorial High School held its first graduation ceremony Friday night, marking a major milestone for the new school and its inaugural class—community members and school leaders congratulated the graduates and shared messages of pride and hard work. Principal Laurie Kinne and board member Susan Grisel spoke about integrity and dedication as key values for the future. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas lawmakers approved House Bill 1393—adopting Texas Time to end the twice-yearly clock changes—and will send the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for signing; the change awaits federal action because the Uniform Time Act sets DST dates. Times Record News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls residents rely on Air Evac Lifeteam helicopters, each flown by a pilot, nurse, and paramedic, to reach patients in rural emergencies where ambulances cannot easily go. Roger Ritchie said the service has reached patients in hard-to-access areas — as Memorial Day approaches, officials urge residents to travel safely. News Channel 6
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Public Health District inspected restaurants and food establishments from May 15 to 23 and found that several locations earned perfect or near-perfect scores. Stripes, Polka Dot Sasquatch, and Shivers Shaved Ice led the high ratings (Bahama Buck's 99, Northside Grill 99, Pizza Hut 98) as part of routine food safety monitoring. Times Record News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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