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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation will host auditions on Saturday, August 2 for the new Embers Performing Jazz Team for experienced dancers aged 6 to 12—led by dance professional Kat Johnson. Applicants chosen must commit to three evening practice sessions and six to eight performances from August to December and will pay a $10 audition fee along with a $350 instruction fee. Texoma's Homepage
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The well-known convenience store Carey’s Corner will close on July 31 due to an expired lease after 33 years of service, leaving owner Carey Mabry and many locals heartbroken. Mabry said she will miss the daily interactions with customers who are like family — she hopes the new ownership continues the community spirit. Texoma's Homepage
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cynthia Gail Gray—50 and a Wichita Falls bail bond company employee from Iowa Park—was arrested Tuesday on five charges of tampering with government records after a months-long investigation found she created and sold false auto insurance forms, and she is now held on $125,000 bail in Wichita County Jail. Times Record News
- ➤ A Wichita County jury sentenced 45-year-old Burkburnett man Ronald Burdick to 35 years in prison after he admitted to shooting 41-year-old Michael Wesley Randall from a parked pickup truck in Burkburnett on June 9, 2023—he is now held at Wichita County Jail pending transfer. Times Record News
- ➤ Wichita Falls Police are seeking help to locate missing elderly woman Brenda Berube Horn—who does not get around well and was last seen walking near N. Beverly and Iowa Park Rd—and urge anyone with information to call 911. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Wichita Falls Police Department launched Operation Lockdown to tackle a recent spike in car break-ins and urged residents to secure valuables such as wallets, purses, tools, and firearms — a step aimed at preventing further theft. Texoma's Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chip Davis's Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert will take place on December 28 at Kay Yeager Coliseum at 7 p.m. with 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments and classic holiday hits — general ticket sales begin Friday, July 25 via Ticketmaster and the MPEC Box Office, marking 40 years of his annual tour. Texoma's Homepage
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the city of Wichita Falls is seeking a new partner to manage the MPEC facility after ending its contract with Spectra Venue Management in 2021 (the previous operator encountered losses). The city is exploring options to manage parts of the complex while facing potential funding needs (declining hotel tax revenue may require additional support). Times Record News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ United Regional and Wichita Falls Wichita County Public Health District will host a new diabetes support group for young people with juvenile diabetes that will help them learn healthy snacking habits on Tuesday, July 29 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the United Regional Transition Clinic; to register, call (940) 761-7975. Texoma's Homepage
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William Lee Martin: The Funny Life Tour
7:30 p.m. — Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with Texas native comedian William Lee Martin as he shares relatable stories about life and parenting.
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2025 Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo - Friday
7:30-9 p.m. — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Tickets on sale June 2nd — Witness over 400 top cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling rodeo events for the whole family.
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Art Battle Competition in Wichita Falls
11 PM – 3 AM — The Lab — Auction proceeds — Experience live art creation and help choose the next champion in this thrilling competition.
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Hotter’N Hell Hundred
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — $75/night for RV sites — Experience the largest single day 100 mile bicycle ride with a vibrant community atmosphere and various festivities.
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