Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Southside Youth Senter in Wichita Falls received a $20,000 grant from Howmet Aerospace Foundation on August 11 to upgrade classrooms and add murals—changes that will give local youth better spaces for learning.

Wichita County Sheriff David Duke will retire on August 31 as his wife confirmed on Facebook—he will step down after years of service to allow a new leader to take charge.

The city of Wichita Falls placed a $1.2 million bid to purchase the former Kirby Middle School building and the ISD school board approved the sole offer today—city officials said they may use the site for a future police station and will decide on the timeline within 90 days.

At a work session on Tuesday, Wichita Falls City Council reviewed a proposed 2026 budget that would raise revenue by increasing property taxes while lowering the tax rate and include a 2% increase in water and sewer rates; council members are considering alternatives such as paying off capital debt to offset the hike. The public hearing is set for Aug 19 at 8:30 a.m.—the council will vote on the budget on Sept 2 with the fiscal year to begin Oct 1.

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.

Retro South Video Game Expo 2025

12 PM – 8 PM — MPEC — Admission varies — Dive into a weekend of gaming nostalgia and pop culture excitement.