Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
A new AAA Texas study revealed that 96% of drivers admitted both aggressive driving and being targets of such behavior, noting increases like a 67% rise in cutting off vehicles—encouraging the use of better road etiquette to reduce road rage.
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank will host the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Oct.
15 to help fight hunger in its 12-county service area. Local artists, restaurants and volunteers will donate handcrafted bowls — symbols of the daily struggle against food insecurity — to support families in need.
Empty Bowls will return Oct.15 in Wichita Falls—organizers plan to fight hunger with the event.
Dulce Delight Antojitos Landa opened Tuesday at 3115 Kemp Blvd. in Wichita Falls to serve Mexican-style desserts, snacks and appetizers — family co-owners Hector, Leslie and Lorena Landa said they are excited to welcome locals.
The snack bar operates from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Monday.
Wichita Falls entrepreneur Ernest Terry turned his backyard hobby into Model A Raw Honey, a growing business now named a top five finalist in the Idea WF competition; if he wins, he will use the funding to buy larger equipment and process his honey at home (the luncheon is set for Oct. 15).
Today, a Wichita Falls group is looking to buy the old Fain Presbyterian Church building to make it a Christian school.
The group needs $7.9 million to fix up the 31,000-square-foot property on Speedway Ave owned by Mike Shallenberger—school president Blaine Barton said a final decision will come in the next couple of weeks as fundraising and city council work continue.
Fall Market: Retail & Lifestyle Trade Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Free admission — Explore over 100 vendors showcasing unique products, from fashion to home décor and more.
Youth Art Show Grand Opening
5-6 p.m. — City of Wichita Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore creativity and express yourself at this fun youth art event.
37th Annual Custom Boot & Saddlemaker Trade Show
9 AM – 5 PM — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — $10 admission, free for children sixteen and under — Explore craftsmanship and participate in a boot and saddle contest with chances to win vouchers.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Dino Dash 5K
9 AM – 12 PM — Spudder Park West Playground — Fundraising event for youth mentorship — Race for a cause and help double last year's success.
Shine Women's Conference
9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Tickets on sale now! — A powerful day of worship and encouragement for women seeking renewal and purpose.
Zak Mirz Live Magic Show
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre — Tickets required — Witness the magic of Zak Mirz, fresh off his AGT success, in an unforgettable performance.
The Gritty Grinder
2:30-7 p.m. — Lake Wichita Park — Registration fee applies — A fun-filled team fundraising event for everyone to enjoy.
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