Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
Yesterday, the MSU Ceramic and Art Department readied handcrafted empty bowls — a fundraiser effort to help the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank feed those in need.
The event will be held on Oct. 15 at The Forum.
City officials approved a record sale of over 225 acres at the Wichita Falls Business Park to Texas Data Centers Campus LLC at $65,000 per acre, a deal that will create about 300 jobs and lower taxes.
The new datacenter project—using a closed-loop water cooling system—will expand to 3-4 million square feet and be built out in about six or seven years.
Burkburnett ISD welding students built door rams—tools used by resource officers—to help keep all six campuses safe.
The project taught them teamwork and essential skills while supporting the district’s safety measures.
Texas Workforce Solutions will host the Second Chance Job Fair tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sikes Senter Mall — where roughly 38 employers from health care, food service, manufacturing, and truck driving will gather.
The event will also offer resources — including résumé help and interview practice to equip job seekers with essential skills.
Residents on Gardner Road must boil water or use bottled water today because a water main broke—Montague County issued the notice effective until at least Friday, Oct 10.
The League of Women Voters released its Nonpartisan Voters Guide detailing 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution—covering issues from technical college funding and bail options to water resources, property taxes, and judicial selection—as voters prepare for early voting on October 20 and Election Day on November 4.
News Channel 6 will start a new segment this year called Signing Hometown Talent that highlights local student-athletes signing their contracts to advance their playing careers — coaches, parents and students can share signing day details via email, Facebook or social media.
Olney Cubs' Jamarcus Collins had four receptions, 164 yards and two touchdowns—earning him the Week Six Game Changer honor—as he helped lead his team to a 33 to 0 win.
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.
Tent Revival in Wichita Falls
11:30 PM – 2:00 AM — 3301 Armory Rd — Free entry — Experience powerful messages and uplifting worship at this community-focused tent revival.
Christmas Magic Market
9 AM – 7 PM — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Ticket details upcoming — Celebrate the holiday spirit with local vendors and support community projects!
Syntrio Salutes Veterans 3K Walk
9-11 a.m. — Wichita Falls — Donation-based — Celebrate and support local veterans while contributing to vital services at Base Camp Lindsey.
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