Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
🏘️ Community
Southwest Boys and Girls Club and Serenity House’s Impact Youth Prevention Program are hosting the 12th Closing the Pipeline event today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southwest Branch (4313 Hughes Drive), where vendors offer booths, lunch and giveaways to promote youth substance abuse prevention and mental health.
Wichita Falls Faith Mission held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 24 to start building a new women’s and children’s wing that will add 14 rooms and 8,000 sqft for mothers in need (plans include updating the men’s facility).
The United Family and Sartori Cheese are partnering with Make-A-Wish in an annual fundraiser running until Aug.
4. Purchases of Sartori products in Texas stores (shredded and wedge items add $0.25 while cheddar adds $0.45) will support a $10,000 goal.
Northwest Boys and Girls Club in Wichita Falls held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its $1.3 million renovation project to upgrade its community center for local youth.
The project is set to improve facilities and services and will be completed in the coming months.
💼 Business
The Better Business Bureau of North Central Texas said that 90% of consumer reviews mentioning AI report issues with automated systems that leave customers feeling ignored.
The release advises Wichita Falls businesses to offer human support when needed (a change that could boost customer trust).
🎭 Culture
Wichita Falls celebrates America’s 250th birthday and looks back at its roots from 1837 and an 1882 founding—featuring oil booms, Sheppard Air Force Base and Hotter'N Hell—illustrating the community's rich heritage.
🏛️ Government
City nonessential offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for the Fourth of July as trash pickup adjusts: Thursday’s pickup moves to Wednesday, July 1 + Friday’s to Thursday, July 2.
The Transfer Station and landfill will be closed on Friday and Saturday with the landfill ending service at 3 p.m. on Friday.
🏥 Health
A pool of mosquitoes from Southwest Wichita Falls has tested positive for West Nile Virus, confirmed by the state lab and local public health district.
Residents are urged to use EPA-approved repellent and remove standing water from containers to limit mosquito bites.
Health inspectors plan a follow-up inspection on July 1 to assess The Loft at Pickers on 1000 Indiana Avenue in downtown Wichita Falls.
The restaurant, which closed on June 9 due to cleanliness issues and needed repairs, may reopen if improvements meet code.
🎉 Wichita Falls Events
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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.
Wichita Falls Auto Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Free admission — Explore the latest models and brands at Wichita Falls' biggest auto showcase.
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