Good Day
Wichita Falls
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls native Olympic athlete Taliyah Brooks was honored at Booker T. Washington Elementary School on Oct. 2 for winning a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo—local residents and school staff celebrated her achievement. Times Record News
- ➤ Wichita Falls Animal Services featured Jake, a five-year-old pit bull/lab mix who loves to play and knows commands like sit and shake. He is already neutered — his adoption fee is only $40 at the facility on Hatton Road. News Channel 6
- ➤ Local groups in Wichita Falls are offering many Halloween events for families including a dinosaur fun run on Oct. 11, a fall carnival, a vendor market, and a conference. The events run from Oct. 11 to Oct. 26 — each planned with safe, fun activities for the community. News Channel 6
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT said October is the deadliest month for pedestrians as 89 were killed statewide last October and 25 crashes in the Wichita Falls District caused 4 deaths and 6 injuries. Officials urge drivers and pedestrians to stay alert with Halloween coming—TxDOT will hold a Pedestrian Safety Event downtown on Oct. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. News Channel 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nightmares of Terror brings its spooky haunted house to Sikes Senter Mall—marking the first indoor haunted attraction in the mall and expanding to a space four times larger than its previous downtown location. The operators run the facility Thursday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. News Channel 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Texas reported that the statewide average for regular unleaded gas is $2.75 per gallon, a one cent increase from last week and a one cent decrease from last year — seasonal factors like declining demand and the switch to winter-blend gasoline keep prices stable. News Channel 6
- ➤ The Dallas Fed’s survey shows that Texas oil and gas workers cut nearly four work hours each week while no one lost their job and oil prices held at $65 per barrel; the report also noted a small decline in oil production and higher costs that leave energy companies unsure about new drilling investments. Experts say these shifts are normal with prices in the $60s—caution remains as the fall season continues. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Wichita Falls is reviewing its outdoor warning system and will test two sirens on Monday, October 6 on Huntington Lane and Kiel Road—Wellington Lane and Reilly Road to reduce disruptions in less populated areas. The 27-minute test will follow a set schedule of 3-minute wails and 5-minute rests at noon, with city officials on-site to monitor the process. News Channel 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gary Roe, a nationally known author and grief specialist, will speak on Helping Others Who Are Grieving at a free seminar hosted by Hospice of Wichita Falls on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dillard Family Meeting Center (4909 Johnson Road). Times Record News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blitz on 6 showcased high school football highlights from Week Six with detailed scores and key plays across multiple matchups—detailing results such as Wichita Falls Legacy scoring 26 points and summarizing wins and losses from local teams. The segment provided a clear look at how each game unfolded for the participating schools. News Channel 6
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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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