Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
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💼 Business
Jake and Hillary Russey are expanding their food truck into a brick-and-mortar restaurant with Gringo’s Texas BBQ, set to open mid- to late August at 900 Sheppard Road in Burkburnett.
Until then, they will serve their signature brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken wings from the truck.
🎓 Education
Project Back to School Roundup returns to the Wichita Falls MPEC on Saturday, Aug.
1 from 9 a.m. to noon to offer qualifying students free school supplies, backpacks and kits for the new school year; health screenings, vaccinations, free haircuts, dental screenings and sports physicals are provided (proof of eligibility required and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
🏛️ Government
TxDOT announced that FM 1197 will be closed from US 82 to Wichita Street for road construction beginning Monday, Aug.
3 — the project will extend with a closure from Wichita Street to Fifth Street that will finish by Friday, Aug. 7.
🏈 Sports
Midwestern State attended the 2026 Lone Star Conference Football Media Day in McKinney and was ranked No. 8 in the preseason poll.
The team aims to bounce back after a 3 to 6 season with just one home win as it works to improve performance this season.
Wichita Falls ISD Athletics announced 12 inductees for its inaugural Hall of Fame.
They will be honored during a pregame ceremony before the Legacy vs. Memorial football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6, and profiles of the inductees will be featured all week to celebrate their athletic contributions.
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