Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
🎓 Education
A Burkburnett ISD educator is one of six finalists for Texas Teacher of the Year (TASA announced the finalists).
Interviews will be held on Oct. 15 by a panel of educational and community leaders, with winners announced on Oct. 16 in Round Rock.
🌲 Environment
Evacuations remain near FM 4 by Jacksboro as the Ross Fire, which began August 24 in Palo Pinto County, spreads into Jack County over 50,000 acres with 8% containment.
Officials advise taking FM 2210 east to US 281 and using Twin Lakes Recreation Center (1114 Hwy 59) for shelter.
📰 Finance
Texoma Community Credit Union has announced a First Alert Tracker Tour that will let residents learn about its new security tracking system (exact schedule and location details are pending) to boost community awareness.
🏈 Sports
The Memorial Mavericks begin their season with new head coach Ross Dillard and starting quarterback Cole Birkhead after a focused offseason that built strong team chemistry.
The team will face its first game soon and aims to continue its recent playoff success.
The MSU cycling team, including international riders from Guatemala and Mexico, is set to start the 100-mile Hotter’N Hell Hundred this Saturday at 6:45 a.m. in Wichita Falls, with competitors adapting to the dry Texas heat (a challenge that differs from humid conditions experienced abroad).
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