Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Residents gathered on May 26th in Wichita Falls at the annual Memorial Day ceremony—honoring fallen heroes and remembering local veterans.

Today, friends, family, and veterans gathered at the Burkburnett cemetery to honor fallen heroes with a wreath, taps, and colors.

Assistant City Manager Dusty Burkybile and VFW post commander Ted Brumet spoke at the event—sharing stories of sacrifice—before a procession led the group to a potluck lunch at the VFW post.

Burkburnett held a Memorial Day ceremony yesterday at the local cemetery to honor fallen military heroes as volunteers placed American flags on graves and City Manager Dusty Burkybile read a speech about their sacrifice—VFW Post 10455 later hosted a potluck to encourage fellowship.

The Booker T. Washington Alumni Association will host a bingo fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 at the Booker T.

Washington Alumni Building to raise funds for an All School All Years Reunion. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and resume from 5 p.m. until prizes are gone, with two-pack bingo cards priced at $20 and four-pack cards at $30, plus daubers available for $2.

Windthorst residents gathered on Memorial Day to honor three local veterans who died in World War II, Korea and Iraq while a Sheppard Air Force Base lieutenant colonel and other speakers stressed the legacy of sacrifice as the holiday marked the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and the 50th anniversary of the end of American involvement in Vietnam—local organizers urged today’s youth to keep their memories alive.

Car crashes involving teenage drivers increase during Memorial Day to Labor Day (the 100 deadliest days) as students are out of school, according to Tammy Gweedo McGee of the Gweedo Memorial Foundation.

She urged parents to closely monitor teen drivers and advised teenagers to seek help when needed (via ifyouseesomethingsaysomething.org).

Water data shows that Lake Kickapoo is at 100% capacity and Lake Arrowhead is nearly full at 96.6% as heavy rains during April increased levels.

Local officials say additional storms may push Arrowhead to full capacity—raising local flooding concerns.

Petrolia residents must boil water for two minutes for drinking, cooking, baby formula, and brushing teeth—this boil notice follows a power outage that lowered water pressure and will stay in effect until tests confirm safety.

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.

Texas-Oklahoma Junior Golf Tournament

Four days — Wichita Falls Country Club — Registration required — A family-friendly event showcasing junior golfers from Texas and Oklahoma.

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.