Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Meals on Wheels in Wichita Falls is launching its annual sock and blanket drive with a goal of collecting 800 blankets and pairs of socks.

Donations are accepted on November 14 from 10am — 2pm at Grubb’s Family of Dealerships, all local showrooms, the Meals on Wheels Wichita County Office, and Walmart on Lawrence Road.

Some businesses at Sikes Senter Mall are preparing to relocate as leases expire, forcing stores like Withershins Menagerie to move to a new downtown site near the Wichita County Annex — city officials said no major changes to the mall are planned until 2027.

Business owners will continue operating at the mall over the next several months while they secure new locations.

MSU President Stacia Haynie will flip the switch just after 6 p.m. on November 24 to light the Hardin Administration Building lawn for the 52nd annual MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights display— a tradition that began in the 1920s.

The celebration will also feature food trucks, Santa photo ops until 8 p.m., and live holiday music.

AAA Texas reported that gas prices have stayed relatively stable as we approach Thanksgiving, with Texas averaging $2.64 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel—prices are five cents higher than last week but four cents lower than last year.

The Texas A&M Forest Service warned that wildfire danger is increasing in Texas after 10 days of dry weather & a recent hard freeze made native grasses more flammable.

Local officials urge residents to obey burn bans in Young and Clay Counties & avoid spark-causing activities as no rain is forecast for the week.

Residents in Wichita Falls will attend Veterans Day ceremonies on Tuesday, with an 11 a.m. event at Memorial Stadium (5401 Southwest Parkway) featuring District 4 Councilor Mike Battaglino and a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza with Mayor Tim Short speaking.

Nonessential city offices and the Wichita County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday, so trash pickup will occur on Wednesday while the Transfer Station, landfill, and curbside organics recycling pickup will not operate as scheduled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peppermint Land Holiday Expo

10 AM – 6 PM — MPEC — Free entry — Celebrate the season with shopping, whimsical characters, and festive fun for all ages.

The Nutcracker Suite Performance

7 p.m. — Fain Fine Arts Center — Ticket details unavailable — Experience the enchanting magic of the Nutcracker with Clara and her friends this holiday season.

The Nutcracker Suite

1-7 p.m. — Fain Fine Arts Center — Check website for ticket info — Experience the enchanting world of Clara and the Nutcracker in a magical holiday production.