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Wichita Falls
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wetter N’Hell Hundred Rubber Duck Race fundraiser is underway in Wichita Falls — proceeds benefit thirty nonprofits including American Legion and Zavala. The Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary Club will distribute funds and cash prizes at Castaway Cove on September 6. News Channel 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reported that Texas gasoline prices increased by 6.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.73 today — the prices are 1.7 cents lower than a month ago and 24.1 cents lower than a year ago, with station prices ranging from $2.19 to $4.09 per gallon. News Channel 6
- ➤ The Texas Labor Market reported that 8,700 jobs were added in July, bringing the state's total to 14,333,800 nonfarm positions with a 1.6 percent growth—exceeding the national rate by 0.6 percentage points. TWC Commissioner Joe Esparza said a wide range of industries contributed to the growth. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents adopted new rules that set up faculty senates at five universities if they meet Texas Education Code 51.3522 by Sept. 1 — these guidelines limit membership, designate appointed and elected positions, and keep the senate advisory to the university president. Times Record News
- ➤ Wichita Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Seminar Room of the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall; the $252.7 million plan calls for a lower property tax rate, increased water and sewer rates, a revised camping ordinance to address homelessness, and steps to form a Homeless Advisory Committee. Times Record News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospice of Wichita Falls will host the Building Bridges program to offer local residents access to needed support services—further details will be shared soon. News Channel 6
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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Retro South Video Game Expo 2025
12 PM – 8 PM — MPEC — Admission varies — Dive into a weekend of gaming nostalgia and pop culture excitement.
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Wichita Falls Navy Week
All day — Wichita Falls, TX — Free entry — Celebrate the Navy's presence in Wichita Falls with community events and activities.
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