Good Day
Wichita Falls
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fishers aged 16 and under are invited to join Fish Fest at Lake Gordon in Iowa Park on October 18 at 9:00 a.m., fishing for stocked adult channel catfish while enjoying a free lunch with hotdogs, chips, cookies and drinks. Lake Gordon will be closed to other fishing from October 16 to noon on October 18+ parents must sign a waiver at the event. News Channel 6
- ➤ Wise Hope, a local non-profit, supports domestic abuse survivors during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by offering a 24/7 hotline, shelter, legal aid and counseling—helping around 320 local clients access vital resources each year. News Channel 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Wichita Falls is hosting its biannual Secure Your ID Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 18 to let residents shred up to three boxes of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. President Monica Horton said the event provides a simple way to help keep personal information safe. News Channel 6
- ➤ Today, WinCo Foods celebrated the grand opening of its 24-hour employee-owned store on Kell East Boulevard, providing residents with fresh produce and affordable prices. Store Manager Trevor Hamm said the new store – built on community values – will offer quality service and stable employment. News Channel 6
- ➤ After working with former CEO Ron Kitchens for years, Maria Jaimes-Contreras was named interim CEO of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce last Friday—she is expected to join the search for a permanent CEO as the Chamber soon accepts applications. News Channel 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will begin its 77th season on Saturday, October 18 at First Baptist Church with a Hollywood Hits performance featuring tunes from classic movies led by conductor Fouad Fakhouri. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets cost $10 for students and $29 for adults — the show is a temporary move as renovations continue at Memorial Auditorium. News Channel 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 Texas gas stations showed that average gasoline prices dropped 12.0 cents per gallon last week — with the cheapest station priced at $2.18 and the priciest at $5.39 — and prices are now 16.9 cents lower than a month ago and 10.9 cents lower than last year. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials created the nonprofit Friends of Lita to fund the county archives' document and photo preservation work—its first project is a book signing on Oct. 17 at the Museum of North Texas History. News Channel 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KAUZ reported the top 6 plays from Week Seven of the Blitz on 6 in Wichita Falls, noting moments such as Landon Jones avoiding sacks and scoring a touchdown — and Jace Gill outrunning defenders — which showcase six exciting plays from the recent games. News Channel 6
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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.
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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.
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