Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
Local trunk or treat events offer candy and fun for kids this Halloween season.
Events are scheduled for Oct. 17 (Lake Wichita), Oct. 23 (Wild Eyes CrossFit), Oct. 24 (VCA Callfield and Seymour City Hall) and Oct. 31 at various venues, so check details for times and activities.
Workforce Solutions North Texas held a Second Chance Job Fair at Sikes Senter Mall on Thursday with resume printing, professional haircuts, and interview workshops for job seekers facing employment barriers.
About 50 local businesses participated to offer new job opportunities.
Iowa Park will host its annual Fish Fest on Saturday, Oct.
17 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lake Gordon — which will be temporarily closed during the event. Registrants must complete a form at City Hall or Tom Burnett Library, and youth require a guardian signature for age-specific competitions and a free lunch.
On Oct. 7, University Methodist Church held its annual pumpkin patch at 3405 Taft Blvd., offering local families hundreds of pumpkins, hacky sack games, photo ops, and seasonal decor + operating Sunday to Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls confirmed Jason Needham, general manager at Delta Hotels at the Convention Center, and Lt. Col. Russ Reynolds, a US Air Force veteran and brewing company partner, as new board directors as the club begins its 98th year.
Marinos Italian Pasta and Pizza is now open in Wichita Falls.
The new restaurant offers Italian dishes and features a video preview of its menu and cozy dining area.
Lonestar Truck Group has moved its commercial truck dealership to a larger facility at 2965 Central E Fwy to expand services and add staff.
The location is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. + it offers after-hours support.
Artist Juan Velazquez finished a mural at Youngblood's Cutrate store on Old Jacksboro Highway to honor the late Don Youngblood, whose business served the community since 1967.
Kurt Youngblood said the piece commemorates his father’s enduring generosity.
Clay County Judge Mike Campbell lifted the burn ban on Wednesday after heavy rainfall (nearly 6 inches in southern areas and up to 2 inches elsewhere) improved conditions, and residents with outdoor burning projects were urged to exercise caution and notify the sheriff’s office.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Arianna Altstatt — a Wichita Falls native and 2018 S.H.
Rider High School alum — was highlighted by the U.S. Navy outreach office as she serves aboard USS Pinckney. She has served for eight years and plans to further her education toward a nurse commission.
Southern Grit Advocacy partners with 2nd Chance Ministries to offer a free Narcan training event where community members learn to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.
It will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1301 10th Street.
Developers will soon start construction on Falls Ranch RV Resort on open land off Jacksboro Highway in southeast Wichita Falls; the park will offer 176 RV spots, tiny cabins, a dog park, a fishing pond, and a sports bar.
Completion is expected in six to eight months pending weather.
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