Good Day
Wichita Falls
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several Wichita Falls organizations are hosting trick or treat events during Halloween week, with Community Healthcare Center (today, 6:00 p.m., 200 MLK Jr. Blvd.) and Faith Lutheran Church (Friday, October 31, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., 1437 Southwest Parkway) offering safe, fun festivities for children. News Channel 6
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials from TxDOT and Wichita Falls Police Department warned that Halloween night is especially dangerous for trick-or-treaters because children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on this night and last year 89 pedestrians were killed, urging drivers to use headlights, drive slower, and stay alert while advising parents to dress kids in bright costumes for better visibility. News Channel 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grubbs Mazda of Wichita Falls now includes Herb Easley Mazda—part of a plan to expand services at its new location on Central East Fwy. General Manager Miah Bradbury said the transition kept key personnel from the former operation and will boost service offerings for locals. News Channel 6
- ➤ Texas Flaming Grill is serving hungry customers fast casual eats downtown at 1308 Holliday St.—the restaurant offers burgers cooked to order, gyros, Philly cheesesteaks, and crispy French fries with dine-in, drive-thru, and pickup options. Times Record News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent GasBuddy survey of 13,114 Texas stations shows that average gas prices increased by 3.5 cents per gallon last week, with the cheapest station selling gas at $2.09 a gallon yesterday — prices remain 10.1 cents lower than a month ago and 1.1 cents lower than last year. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters are weighing in on Proposition 15, a constitutional amendment that would give parents primary decision-making power and might impose new oversight and standards on Wichita Falls ISD if passed—one local parent said the ballot wording is unclear as early voting runs through Friday ahead of Election Day on November 4th. News Channel 6
- ➤ USPS marks its 250th anniversary with a new historical coffee table book — Delivering for America: How the United States Built a Nation, written by former National Postal Museum director James H. Bruns. The book features rare photographs, documents, and artifacts that show how the Postal Service connected American households and businesses since 1775 and is available at select Post Offices and online. News Channel 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Falls Health District inspected restaurants and food stores from Sept. 28 to Oct. 14 to check that food is safely stored and prepared. Some locations scored perfectly while others had issues with food temperature and storage — several problems were fixed during inspection — and the district plans to keep monitoring to stop foodborne illness. Times Record News
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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.
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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!
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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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Hangar Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall — Free admission — Explore a festive marketplace with over 200 vendors and a special appearance by Santa.
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Gardens of Texas: Growing with Resilience
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Forum (Arts Council WF) — Free entry — Explore Texas's diverse ecoregions and their native plants with Pam Penick at this engaging symposium.
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ZZ Top Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Tickets available — Rock out with one of the few original line-up bands of the blues rock genre.
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Peppermint Land Holiday Expo
10 AM – 6 PM — MPEC — Free entry — Celebrate the season with shopping, whimsical characters, and festive fun for all ages.
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