Good morning, Wichita Falls.

A former Burkburnett writer (a Vietnam vet) and his daughter have co-written a new novel that draws on local softball experiences in a small town; the book follows 11-year-old Joahn Reyes joining a girls league and is now available as a Kindle eBook with print coming Aug.

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WFISD Superintendent Dr. Donny Lee explained that changes along Professional Drive were made to balance campus capacity and improve academics (approved in November and in effect this school year), shifting bilingual students to Fain Elementary while reassigning lower-performing students to Southern Hills.

Teachers of Tomorrow announced its partnership with Texas Education Service Centers to expand teacher certification efforts in Regions 9, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 — the initiative aims to build a scalable, locally supported pathway into teaching.

Members of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation will meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Room 6 at MPEC (1000 Fifth Street) to review updates on University Town Center, the former Sikes Senter mall, while a buyer may be named later this summer.

City Council approved a grant submission to Texas Parks and Wildlife for $615,000 in improvements at Jalonick Park on the east side.

If awarded, the Parks and Recreation Department will pitch in over $307,000, and officials expect a decision in January.

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.