Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Workforce Solutions of North Texas will host a three-day hiring event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept.

3, 4 and 5 at its headquarters (4309 Old Jacksboro Highway) to fill full- and part-time positions for the new WinCo store set to open this fall in Wichita Falls. Applicants can earn starting wages of $15 per hour and receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and an employee stock ownership plan.

AAA Texas said that gas prices have remained steady at $2.78 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel during the summer driving season—prices are one cent lower than last week.

Wichita Falls ISD is reopening Rider High School as a modern middle school this school year after a $4 million renovation—designed to update the building for 1,300 students and move McNeil Middle School students from overcrowded Barwise Middle School.

The school will host Raider orientation for incoming sixth graders to introduce them to the updated facility.

WFISD released details on its 2025-2026 Child Nutrition Program after mailing letters in June to households about eligibility and application steps - families can apply online or in person at the Child Nutrition Office at 2015 5th St. Bld.

A, with applications accepted throughout the school year.

WFISD announced a new policy for free and reduced-price meals for qualified students and mailed letters to households; applications can be submitted online and at the Child Nutrition Office (2015 Fifth St. Bldg.

A) for households meeting income criteria (SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR).

City council will meet Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Seminar Room of the MPEC to discuss plans to buy and redevelop Sikes Senter—negotiations with mall owners and a Dallas developer aim to create retail clusters and a stadium for Midwestern State University, with a public hearing planned for Aug. 14. Other agenda items include reviewing changes to the firemen’s fund, awarding a contract for water utility improvements, and approving spending on a dog park and library upgrades.

The morning crew is leading the local blood donation contest with 54% of the votes as 197 donors have helped nearly 600 lives through their donations.

The contest will continue until August 17 — local hospitals stress the constant need for blood and platelet donors.

Wichita Falls offers a variety of summer desserts as local businesses provide options like frozen yogurt, shaved ice and more—available via drive-thru, mobile caterers or sit-down spots—to help residents beat the heat.

The list includes Baskin-Robbins, Bahama Buck's and Dairy Queen among others with varying hours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brantley Gilbert Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Tickets from $61 — Enjoy a night of country music with Brantley Gilbert live in Wichita Falls.