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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alice, a 5-year-old short-haired cat that loves pets and relaxing, is the City of Wichita Falls Animal Services' Pet of the Week. Her $40 adoption fee covers a microchip, initial vaccinations (excluding rabies), and flea and tick preventative, and she can be seen at 1207 Hatton Road. News Channel 6
- ➤ Burkburnett is transforming its historic cotton gin into a new downtown event venue that now houses the Chamber of Commerce and features new concrete work and updated electrical systems—these upgrades will support live music, food trucks and other events. The debut event, Burkburnett Hay Day, will take place on Oct. 11 and is expected to boost local tourism and economic activity. News Channel 6
- ➤ Southside Youth Senter announced a costume drive that will run from Monday through Oct. 10 to collect new and gently used costumes, candy buckets, masks, and accessories for children. The collected items will be distributed at its fall festival on Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m.—with drop-off points at Spa Bella Salon & Spa, The Loft at Pickers Universe, Sport Clips on Lawrence Road and Fairway Blvd, and the center. Times Record News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau will host a free shred event on October 18 at its office to help Wichita Falls residents securely dispose of personal documents and prevent identity theft — BBB President Monica Horton advises caution when handling personal information. News Channel 6
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sheppard Air Force Base’s ENJJPT Class 25-08 graduated 175 pilots today; the program marked its highest yearly output since 2015 and featured graduates from eight nations, including the United States, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Norway. News Channel 6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Bluff Nature Area has posted trail information online — including maps, trail lengths and safety tips — to help local hikers plan their visits. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheppard Air Force Base hosted the Mission Generation Exercise on Sept. 11, offering Wichita Falls ISD students and community guests a firsthand look at rigorous airmen training. The exercise featured demonstrations on a C-130, an F-15, and a jet fuel truck — highlighting key aspects of the base’s training programs. Times Record News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospice of Wichita Falls will host its 40th Anniversary Gala to celebrate 40 years of service — event details are forthcoming — and community leaders praise the milestone. Local organizers said the gala will honor volunteers and include speeches — planning is underway — with more details to come soon. News Channel 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The high school football show Blitz on 6 recapped Week Three scores as local teams like Friendship and Wichita Falls Memorial posted wins with scores of 61 and 38 while other teams faced heavy losses—scores across the region reflected a tough week of play. News Channel 6
- ➤ Today, Wichita Falls will see a warm day reaching 95 degrees with clear skies — high school football games kick off in the low-90s before temperatures drop to the mid-80s by halftime under a light southern breeze. News Channel 6
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