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Wichita Falls
Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls Raceway Park will host the After the Blast event as announced by American Spirit Media, LLC—details on timing and activities are expected soon. News Channel 6
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Southwest Wichita Falls is hosting a charity rubber duck race at noon on Sept. 6 at Castaway Cove Waterpark, 100 Central E. Freeway + participants pay $20 per duck for cash prizes + Rotary president Jean Hall said 21 nonprofits had joined as of Aug. 6. Times Record News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In August during National Black Business Month, local restaurant owner Dwight Haywood (of Wangs and Thangs on the East Side) said he is proud of the legacy of Black-owned businesses in Wichita Falls. He noted that local entrepreneurs still face challenges and stressed that community unity is key for future success (a value he learned from his childhood). News Channel 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 26-year-old Guatemalan man named Julio Giron-Ramirez was charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding a federal officer with a dangerous weapon after he led ICE officers on a car chase—rammed his vehicle into an ICE car and fled on foot before being arrested. News Channel 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Texas reported that gas prices averaged $2.75 a gallon for regular unleaded fuel, two cents less than a week ago and 31 cents lower than last year—crude oil prices holding in the mid $60s per barrel kept pump prices steady. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deputy City Attorney James McKechnie has been elevated to deputy city manager — he will oversee the city fleet, human resources, the health department and Wichita Falls Regional Airport while also serving as liaison to the Wichita County-City of Wichita Falls Hospital Board. He served as interim city manager after Darron Leiker was fired and before City Manager Jeffrey Jenkins was hired, and his transition occurred in mid-June. Times Record News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wound Navigator opened a new wound care clinic at 1518 10th St. in Wichita Falls this week. The clinic offers scheduled appointments and mobile visits—focusing on personalized healing and support for patients. Times Record News
- ➤ Wichita Falls WIC honors National Breastfeeding Month today by hosting events that offer education and support to new mothers & families as they access guidance on infant nutrition. News Channel 6
- ➤ The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District will hold its first-ever 10K practice ride tomorrow at The Duck Coffee Company primarily for kids—everyone is welcome to join as the ride follows the Hotter’N Hell 10K route. Sign-ups end tomorrow evening. News Channel 6
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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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