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Wichita Falls
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls police found two people dead at 3:40 p.m. Sunday on the 5300 Block of Riley Road—officials have not released ages or identities—and the Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the case. Times Record News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reported that the average gasoline price in Texas fell 5.7 cents per gallon over the last week — a drop that makes it 11.3 cents lower than one month ago and 32.8 cents lower than a year ago. The cheapest and highest prices were $2.29/g and $3.69/g — reported from stations across the state. News Channel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southside Youth Senter celebrated receiving a $20,000 grant from the Howmet Aerospace Foundation to expand its hands-on STEM programs for children ages 5 to 13—this funding will support extra science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities while building on the center's core values. News Channel 6
- ➤ Southside Youth Senter received a $20,000 HOWMET grant to expand its STEM programs and update learning tools (the funds will pay for new technology and teacher training) to help local students learn science and math. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls has offered $1.225 million to purchase the former Kirby Middle School and turn it into a new police department—an offer that the ISD School Board will review at a noon meeting on Tuesday. The city will complete a 60 to 90 day due diligence period before seeking final City Council approval. Times Record News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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