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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Wichita County Heritage Society Kell House Museum will celebrate its 41st Annual 4th of July on Friday, July 4 with parade registration opening at 8:15 a.m. at the corner of 9th and Ohio and the parade will travel west on 9th to end at the museum, where festivities continue until 11:00 a.m.—ribbons in four categories will be awarded and entry is free.  Texoma's Homepage

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Local fireworks stores in Wichita Falls and Texoma are set to sell fireworks for Independence Day (sales run from June 24 until midnight on July 4). Fireworks are banned inside city limits (they can only be used on rural properties).  Texoma's Homepage

CRIME NEWS

  • Wichita Falls police arrested Daniel Keith Howell on June 19—surveillance video captured him entering and exiting The Kate apartment building repeatedly on May 25—and charged him with stealing items valued at $1,400.  Texoma's Homepage

CULTURE NEWS

  • The iconic blues rock trio ZZ Top will perform at Kay Yeager Coliseum on Nov. 18 as part of the expanded Elevation Tour. Artist presale tickets start today at 10 a.m.—general tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 27 at Ticketmaster and the MPEC box office.  News Channel 6
  • ZZ Top will perform at Kay Yeager Coliseum in Wichita Falls on November 18 as part of their Elevation Tour — presale tickets start today at 10 a.m. and general ticket sales begin on June 27 at 10 a.m. — with tickets available through Ticketmaster or at the MPEC Box Office.  Texoma's Homepage
  • Annette Addo-Yobo, the first immigrant-born Miss Texas who was crowned Miss Texas 2024 and named first runner-up in Miss America, will pass her crown to a new titleholder during the Miss Texas 2025 pageant (Saturday, June 28 at 8 p.m. on channel 35). She is known for her advocacy for autism awareness and plans to attend Texas Tech Law next year.  Texoma's Homepage

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • District 5 and Wichita Falls city officials will host a town hall meeting on Monday, June 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Airport lobby to celebrate accomplishments and discuss future challenges — councilor Tom Taylor, Mayor Short, City Manager Jeff Jenkins and senior staff are set to attend.  Texoma's Homepage
  • Wichita Falls city council and finance director reviewed early budget data and discussed a potential 2 percent water and sewer rate rise to keep up with inflation, which could bring an average bill to about $70.50 for 5,000 gallons. Final budget decisions will be made on September 2nd with new rates taking effect on October 1st—property taxes are expected to rise 2.76 percent when final appraisals arrive on July 23rd.  Texoma's Homepage

HEALTH NEWS

  • LiveWell has scheduled the Create Better Health Workshops at the Wichita Falls Public Library on Wednesdays from today through July 16, with sessions running from noon to 1 p.m. — the free classes teach budget-friendly cooking skills, food label reading, and meal planning — and attendees may join a prize raffle.  Texoma's Homepage

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Fri, 7/4/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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