Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
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💼 Business
Cups and Cakes Bakery, led by local entrepreneur Kelsi Miser, offers cake balls, pops, and other desserts at markets and events in Wichita Falls.
Founded in 2016 and set to celebrate 10 years in August (with help from her mother), the bakery uses local ingredients to create its signature treats.
A new diner is set to open soon at 512 Sheppard Road in Burkburnett offering simple comfort food.
Longhorn Steakhouse will open at 4330 Kell West Boulevard after demolishing the former Johnny Carino's building (construction starts Aug.
13 and completes May 16) with the new 5,800 sqft facility expected to cost $1,850,000.
🎭 Culture
The 45th Texas Ranch Roundup returns to Wichita Falls Friday and Saturday at Kay Yeager — free kids' events include a ranch horse and cattle dog show at 7pm.
The Wichita Falls NetBurners host auditions for the Inferno Girls dance team at City View High School on Wednesday, July 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interested dancers can register on the team’s Facebook page (registration is required).
🎓 Education
All Hands Cultural Center is running its Refinement Summer Camp for local children to learn, build leadership skills and stay safe during summer break.
Enrollment doubled from last year as the camp offers health classes and hands-on gardening lessons (community donations are welcomed).
🌲 Environment
Texas A&M Forest Service announced burn bans in several North Texas counties, including Baylor, Clay, and Wilbarger, as of Wednesday, Jul.
15. Officials say the measures aim to reduce wildfire risks and protect local communities.
🏛️ Government
A 63-year-old hospital on Sheppard Air Force Base is being torn down today (the demolition marks the end of an era for the facility).
Crews are demolishing the former Sheppard Air Force Base hospital to clear the site for future development.
The $7.5 million project began in June 2025 and is expected to finish by December (the property will then be used as a temporary green space until new plans are made).
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