Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
🏘️ Community
Meals on Wheels hosted its 16th annual Senior Idol competition today at the Red Door Senior Center where 13 local seniors showcased guitar, saxophone and vocal talents, with Kenney Fields winning first place.
The event offers seniors a fun way to engage with the community and improve mental wellness.
💼 Business
A second Wingstop is set to open later in 2026 at Gabriellas Square, where a former Cricket wireless store will be renovated for $400,000.
Construction begins Aug. 3 and is expected to finish Oct. 23.
Google plans to build a new data center near Wichita Falls + the project will also include man camps, road renaming and water talks at Lake Kemp.
The initiative is expected to boost local business as community planning efforts move forward.
County Commissioners will vote today on renaming roads on Old Gun Club Road east of Electra to serve a man camp with 50 mobile homes for a new data center; Google will build the center near Oklaunion at the old power plant site as part of its regional plan.
🌲 Environment
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a mixed fall season in Texas with northern areas including Wichita Falls expecting cooler temperatures and (up to 4 inches extra rain), while southern regions remain warmer and West Texas faces drier conditions for drought relief.
🏥 Health
Salt Creek Veterinary Hospital has opened a new urgent pet care facility at 2925 Southwest Parkway to offer immediate same-day care for pet illnesses and injuries.
It operates (Monday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) following a ribbon cutting on July 7.
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