Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Stephanie Mescher organized a supply drive in memory of a kitten that died due to shelter challenges—donations including 247 kitty toys and 384 cans of wet food were shared with City of Wichita Falls Animal Services, Miss Fannie’s Friends, and Emily’s Legacy Rescue.

Omicron Epsilon Omega Chapter will host a pancake breakfast and health check-up at Booker T.

Washington Elementary on Saturday, June 14 from 7 a.m. until noon to support scholarships and community projects; the $10 event will offer free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, women’s health and dental care+ additional resources.

Michael Fiore, owner of Smith’s Gardentown, was featured on the cover of the June edition of Greenhouse Management magazine — he purchased the business from his mother Katherine Smith in 2024 and became the fourth generation to run the garden center — and he is now honored as Young Retailer of the Year as well as one of 40 Under 40.

MSU's McCoy School of Engineering is set to host the free Young Engineers Summer Day Camp from June 23-27 — where middle and high school students will participate in hands-on STEM workshops and tour the Wichita Falls Howmet Aerospace Company — and online applications must be submitted by Tuesday, June 17.

On June 11, community members learned about Wichita Falls ISD’s plan to turn around Hirschi Middle School—an institution that has struggled below state standards for eight years—during a town hall led by Third Future Schools' Superintendent Zach Craddock.

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at the Education Center on June 16 at 5 p.m. to discuss the plan before the school year may begin on August 4 if the partner is selected.

WFISD will host a public hearing on Monday, June 16 at 5 p.m. in the Education Center Board Room (1104 Broad Street) to gather community feedback on the Hirschi Middle School Turnaround Plan.

The hearing comes after the district announced that Third Future Schools will manage the school for at least three years.

Local groups are organizing a political rally called 'We the People Say No Kings in America' for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 815 Scott Ave. in downtown Wichita Falls—organizers say the event will include speakers, music, signs, and a children's area to voice their concerns over current government practices.

Smith's Gardentown today shared summer gardening tips to help local residents beat the heat by advising on proper watering routines and selecting heat-tolerant plants.

The advice is meant to keep gardens healthy during the hot season.

The Wichita Youth Football League will hold the Juneteenth Summer Slam with a 7V7 tournament on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 — and host the Tackle Tournament from Thursday, June 19 to Saturday, June 21.

Teams will pay an entry fee of $150 or $300 and players in the 14U Summer Travel Team will pay $100 each while food vendors can sign up for $100 per day or $150 for all days and media vendors for $50 per day — call the organizers by phone for more details.

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.