Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Iowa Park Animal Reclaim Center — a city-run facility opened in 2017 to handle stray animals — now works with local rescue groups to foster kittens unexpectedly found after a weekend boat trip from Amarillo and will be featured in next week’s PAWS Around Texoma series.

Community members and local leaders gathered to address concerns during a District 1 Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, June 18 at Lamar Baptist Church.

Officials, including Councilor Whitney Flack (who listened to local input), answered community questions.

Granny, the City of Wichita Falls Animal Services' Pet of the Week, is a senior boxer mix who remains energetic and seeks a loving retirement home.

Interested adopters can meet her at (1207 Hatton Road) with an adoption fee of $10.

New renderings for the Sikes Senter Mall redevelopment show plans for green space, housing, retail, and a stadium (60-acre site) as city leaders share their vision for the project.

Forward Wichita Falls will announce a selected developer in the next two to three months (University Town Center plan).

Parker Square shopping center was sold on Thursday, June 18 to a Dallas investor who will hold it long term.

The 23 unit center on nearly 12 acres is 97 percent occupied (valued at about $5.435M).

At Hoskins Field on Thursday, the Wichita Falls Spudders honored local first responders during their matchup against the Weatherford Cutters — they took an early 1-0 lead but fell 3-2.

New head coach Anthony Smith led his first practice with the NetBurners Wednesday evening at City View High School and is sharpening team communication and hustle ahead of a preseason game on Sept.

5 at Kay Yeager Coliseum — the regular season starts Oct. 17.

Fourth in the Falls Freedom Fest 2026

5-10:30 p.m. — MPEC — Free entry — Enjoy a night of diverse music with the talented country cover band All Hat No Cadillac.

Bingo Loco: Name that Song!

7-10 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Ticket info available — Experience an interactive bingo party with live DJs, dance-offs, and exciting prizes.