Good Day
Wichita Falls
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reverend Angus B. Thompson, who passed away last month, left a lasting mark in Wichita Falls with his work in ministry, education, and city government—his family and community honor his legacy with a scholarship fund that carries on his values. His life showed many how to serve others with sacrifice and genuine care. News Channel 6
- ➤ September in Wichita Falls saw new sheriff Will Rutledge take command during Labor Day weekend—community events included Navy Week outreach with sailors volunteering at local shelters and a GoatScaping program where goats managed overgrown vegetation along Holliday Creek. The month also featured educational visits, sports games at Memorial Stadium, and local business events such as a trade show and a new snack bar opening. Times Record News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Boomtown Museum opens a new exhibit titled '6666 Ranch: Life on Wild Horse Creek' that shows the history of the 6666 Ranch from Native territory to oil booms and modern land recovery efforts using artifacts from the Ludeke family. The museum is free to the public and open (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) until Oct. 25. News Channel 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls native Taliyah Brooks returned home last month after earning a bronze medal in Tokyo at the World Athletic Championships—she now prepares for the 2028 Olympics while inspiring local athletes with her hard work and success. News Channel 6
- ➤ Burkburnett ISD held its first Friendship Bowl Unified Flag Football game on October 2 with student-athletes who have and do not have learning disabilities and featured unified cheerleaders and a drum line; proceeds supported the district’s Unified programs. News Channel 6
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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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