Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Wichita Falls Area Food Bank and Wichita Falls Farmers Market have teamed up to offer vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables until September 30 to seniors and WIC participants.

Eligible seniors receive $50 (while WIC participants receive $30) in vouchers, which supports local farmers (and increases access to nutritious foods).

Michael Fiore, who took over Smith’s Gardentown in 2024 from his mother, was featured on the cover of Greenhouse Management magazine — he is the fourth generation running this family garden center.

He also earned awards like Young Retailer of the Year and 40 Under 40 — most plants sold are grown on site to ensure high quality.

On June 9, Wichita Falls police arrested Glenn Earl Thrash II, a Dallas man with past robbery convictions who allegedly stole a T-Mobile phone, a Samsung display from Verizon, and merchandise from TJ Maxx while also trying to take money at Jimmy John’s—he now faces felony theft, resisting, and evading charges and is in jail with $54,000 in bonds.

Wichita Falls’ new City Manager Jeffry Jenkins begins his work after nearly a year with an interim manager; he is a Wichita Falls native and Midwestern State University graduate with over 20 years of experience from projects in Taylor and Henrietta — his appointment will support community growth.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference at Wichita Falls Regional Airport on Tuesday — where he discussed school choice, a THC ban, and property tax relief — following the end of the 89th Legislature on June 2.

His remarks set his priorities for the new legislative session.

Wichita Falls is accepting sealed bids for improvements on two lake lot properties at 2105 West Arrowhead Drive and 247 Penobscot Trail and on five trustee parcels at 4804 Alamo, 919 East Cottonwood, 1416 Normandy, 1907 6th Street, and 716 Welch—bids must include a cashier's check for 10% of the total bid and be submitted in the Legal Department Conference Room at 719 Scott Avenue by Friday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Wichita County commissioners approved tax-exempt bonds for Nortex Housing Finance Corporation so it can renovate Sun Valley Apartments on Central Freeway East.

The $22 million project will not use county funds and will lose $15,000 in tax revenue a year while Overland Property Group will lease and manage the property and pay $520,000 in lieu of taxes over 20 years — officials expect the changes to help improve safety in a complex with a history of crime.

Wichita Falls ISD athletic director Grant Freeman resigned Tuesday morning to take the same role at Burnet ISD.

He led the Coyotes for seven seasons and helped launch programs like Wichita Falls Memorial and Wichita Falls Legacy—WFISD has now posted a job listing for his replacement.

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.