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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oxford is named as the Pet of the Week by City Animal Services—a gentle, neutered cat who loves to cuddle. He is ready for adoption at 1207 Hatton Road with a $40 fee that covers a microchip, initial vaccinations and flea and tick care. News Channel 6
- ➤ Every year, many riders come to Wichita Falls for the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred and find few hotel rooms available so locals help by hosting them at home; for example, Andy Kocher (who has hosted riders for nine years) said he builds lasting bonds with guests. Kocher said more host families are needed and urged interested residents to get involved ahead of the endurance ride (August 23rd). News Channel 6
- ➤ Hands to Hands Community Funds launched its 17th annual Community Campaign on Aug. 1 to support local groups in Texoma. The campaign will run until November and all proceeds will go to eight local organizations—such as Burkburnett Boys and Girls Club, Camp Fire of North Texas, and The Friendly Door of Iowa Park. News Channel 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Construction continued on the new Amazon Last-Mile Distribution Center in Wichita Falls Business Park on Friday, August 1 — updated photos show workers installing parking lots, roads and loading bay doors. Times Record News
- ➤ Construction crews are advancing work on the new WinCo Foods grocery store (3015 Wenonah Ave.) in Wichita Falls, with photos taken (Friday, August 1) showing key progress. The store is expected to open soon. Times Record News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 1, 2025, Wichita County sentenced Keith Syvinski, 30, from Chula Vista – he received a 15-year prison term on each of three counts of child sexual assault after admitting to communicating with teenage girls and exchanging inappropriate pictures while on probation. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Robocalls and spam texts have gone up in Texas with over 19,000 scam cases and 962,000 internet crime complaints, and BBB President Monica Horton warned Wichita Falls residents to be careful since scammers now use AI—able to copy trusted logos—to trick people into giving up money and personal details. News Channel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduate student Sami Chaulagain from Nepal received the Arbor Creek Scholarship, which gives her a rent-free one-bedroom apartment for a year as she studies for her MBA in Business Analytics at MSU Texas in Wichita Falls. She said the scholarship lets her focus on her studies and work as a student assistant at Moffett Library — a boost that eases the challenges of adjusting to a new country. Times Record News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Housing Authority is accepting temporary applications on all waitlists, with forms available at the WFHA office or online until October 31 as part of a program that began on August 1 at 8 a.m. Approved applicants for apartments with one to four bedrooms will be processed through an intake appointment and are expected to be housed within 3 to 18 months. Texoma's Homepage
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ United Regional Orthopedics Express in Wichita Falls expanded its hours on August 1—now open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon—and accepts walk-ins and self-scheduled appointments. Texoma's Homepage
SPORTS NEWS
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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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