Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Local owners Jennifer McFarland and her husband will open the Peach Cobbler Factory at 4111 Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls in January — the shop will serve cobblers, ice cream, banana pudding, cinnamon rolls, churros and shakes with a soft opening followed by a grand opening.

MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights will begin on Nov 24 when MSU Texas President Stacia Haynie flips the switch after 6 p.m. to light the Hardin Administration Building lawn — a tradition that includes carillon music by Jim Quashnock, Santa Claus for photos until 8 p.m., and free admission with donations welcomed.

City View Mustang Band is marching to the UIL Academics state contest next week in San Antonio.

The band (which includes students from eighth grade to seniors) worked hard all year and will compete in Class 3a at the Alamodome (facing teams from Iowa Park and Holliday).

Catherine Prose was awarded MSU honors — the award recognizes her unique contributions, and further details are awaited.

Foresters with the Texas A and M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Nov.

7 by hosting school presentations, tree plantings, and tree giveaways plus distributing over 7,400 seedlings to students, organizations, and communities across 24 counties; an extra 5,000 seedlings were given at additional sites.

The Wichita Falls Public Library will be closed Monday through Nov.

22 for new carpeting installation — the book drop will be closed and check outs paused with no late fees accruing until the library reopens at 9 a.m. on Nov. 24.

Clay County Memorial Hospital hosted a seminar to help seniors understand Medicare options—officials noted that traditional Medicare pays more for hospital admissions than Medicare Advantage.

Attendee Eddie Kelton learned he was overpaying for extra prescription coverage and urged others to check their plans carefully.

The City of Wichita Falls Animal Services recently featured Miles, a 7-month-old kitten who loves mousy toys and treats.

He is available for adoption at 1207 Hatton Road (with an adoption fee of $40 that covers his neuter and rabies shot) from the local agency.

Today, high school football fans in Wichita Falls can expect mild weather with a high near 80 and a quick drop in temperature by evening so wearing a light jacket is advised — tomorrow will start in the mid-40s with breezy conditions and a cold snap is expected on Sunday with an overnight freeze.

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.