Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
Wichita Falls police are seeking help to locate runaway 15-year-old Neveah McKnight— a black female with brown hair and brown eyes who is 5'2" tall and weighs just over 100 pounds, last seen in the 5200 block of E.
Woodhaven Drive.
Billy Joel Armstrong, Jr. pleaded guilty on June 13 to reduced charges of robbery and tampering with evidence connected to a Feb.
1 liquor store robbery in Wichita Falls—he consumed drugs while being booked—and will serve concurrent sentences of 17 and 10 years.
Photographs taken on June 12 show that the old Wichita Energy factory in Wichita Falls holds relics from its past including original machinery, tools, and a repurposed aerial bomb—linking local World War II history with the town's industrial heritage.
The images also capture old offices and a 114-year-old truck that add to the site’s significance.
District 5 City Councilor Tom Taylor will hold a town hall on Monday, June 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport (free parking is available with a ticket) and will be joined by Mayor Tim Short and new City Manager Jeff Jenkins.
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.
Summer Camp 2025: Improv Olympics
9 AM to Noon — Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre — $275 ($250 Early Bird) — Dive into a week of laughter and creativity with fast-paced improv challenges.
Texas Ranch Roundup
9 AM – 12 PM — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Various costs apply — Celebrate 44 years of ranching tradition with activities for the whole family.
2025 Texas Ranch Roundup
7-8:30 p.m. — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Tickets required — Celebrate 44 years of tradition with cattle competitions and a roundup atmosphere.
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