Good morning, Wichita Falls.

A group of women from Sober Living, Inc. will host a car wash at Autozone at 3307 Kemp Blvd. on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — they will raise funds for a camping trip to Lake Murray for themselves and their families.

City of Wichita Falls Animal Services introduced Teddy, a playful 10-month-old border collie mix, as this week’s Pet of the Week.

The $40 adoption fee covers a microchip, initial vaccinations (excluding rabies), and flea and tick preventative.

Emily’s Legacy Pet Rescue has named Patter as Pet of the Week, a friendly four-year-old dog known to be great with kids, families and other dogs.

The group will be at Petco today from noon to 4 p.m. —with adoption fees set at $140 for dogs and $125 for cats—.

Residents in Wichita Falls and Archer County have been dealing with a dangerous road full of deep potholes for three years — a problem that once caused a winter accident — and they are now using GoFundMe to raise funds, having reached $1,300 of a $1,500 goal while they plan next steps if officials do not act soon.

Chance Pecot was hit Monday morning on Maplewood Avenue when a box truck’s side mirror struck him as he stepped off the city bus, causing skull fractures, cracked ribs and spinal damage—and he remains hospitalized with his family hopeful of a slow recovery.

Authorities arrested a second suspect—Rahab Ontiveros—in connection with a fake drug deal that turned violent at Love’s Truck Stop on May 30 when Pedro Martinez was shot, and she now faces charges with a $750,000 bond.

The city hired Garver Engineering to study improvements for the 54-foot artificial falls along the Wichita River at Central Freeway, aiming to enhance water clarity, flood prevention, access, and lighting while keeping basic renovation costs near $5 million — detailed plans will be presented in October.

Feeding Texas and 250 statewide groups sent a letter to Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz asking them to reject proposed SNAP cuts that would remove $300 billion and add $2.3 billion in costs per biennium while hurting Texan families, seniors and veterans.

The letter warns that SNAP supported $10.73 billion in local economic activity and over 94,000 jobs in 2024.

From May 24-June 5, the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District inspected restaurants, food stores, and school and daycare facilities to ensure they meet state food safety rules.

Many establishments such as AFC Sushi at United and City View Mart earned perfect scores+ others received high to moderate scores.

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.

Fourth in the Falls Freedom Fest

5-10:30 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Free entry — Celebrate America's birthday with food, music, and a stunning fireworks display.