Good Day
Wichita Falls
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today several local school districts and community groups honor Kylie Mills on her 16th birthday by wearing pink to support her fight against an inoperable brain cancer. Her father said the gesture lifts their spirits—showing that Kylie has strong community care as she receives treatment in Columbus. News Channel 6
- ➤ Camp Fire North Texas will host its annual Halloween Drive Thru event later this month with festive decorations and treats for community visitors—final event details will be announced soon. News Channel 6
- ➤ Tuesday night, Wichita Falls honored cancer survivors and caregivers at the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Survivors Dinner by sharing a meal, music and inspiring speeches — an event supported by Texas Oncology that reminded everyone no one faces cancer alone. News Channel 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Casa Manana—a landmark family restaurant at 609 Eighth St.—is in danger of closing due to slow business and new paid parking that has reduced customer visits. Owner Vicki Karr said the restaurant has started closing on Mondays and will remain open only if it can generate enough revenue to cover bills and support longtime employees. Times Record News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Prothro Organ Concert Series will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls—this series will feature live organ performances to enrich the local arts scene. News Channel 6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, naturalists from the Rolling Plains Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program met with students at City View High School to plant milkweed and tag monarch butterflies that migrate from Canada to Mexico. The event—funded by a $3,000 H-E-B grant—aimed to support the monarchs and teach students how native plants help protect these pollinators. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Wichita Falls who have moved or changed their names must update their registration by Oct 6 if they want to vote on Nov 4—options include online, by mail, or in person at a local office. This deadline applies statewide to ensure eligibility for Texas’s upcoming election. Times Record News
- ➤ Today, the Region B Water Planning Board approved the next step for Lake Ringgold — advancing plans to improve the lake and set the stage for future actions. News Channel 6
- ➤ Sheppard Air Force Base officials said Wednesday that during the government shutdown they prioritized mission critical operations and suspended non-essential activities—some personnel were placed on furlough—to ensure Airmen were ready. They noted this created uncertainty for both Airmen and their families and appreciated community support. Times Record News
- ➤ Sheppard Air Force Base has released a statement that if a government shutdown occurs, it will keep mission-critical operations running to protect our Airmen—non-essential tasks may be paused and some workers put on furlough. News Channel 6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ October in Wichita Falls offers many events such as a Dino Dash 5k fun run at Sikes Lake and a free fall carnival at Hospice on Oct. 11, a vendor market at The Pickleball Hanger and food bank event at The Forum on Oct. 15, Not-So-Scary Halloween at River Bend Nature Center on Oct. 17, a women’s conference and Halloween in the Park on Oct. 18, and a BOOgie Bash at First United Methodist Church on Oct. 26 — giving locals fun ways to celebrate fall. Times Record News
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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