Good morning, Wichita Falls.

The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is holding an emergency food pantry this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sheppard Air Force Base bus stop on Burkburnett Road (just north of the base's main gate) to help those affected by the 43 day government shutdown.

The food bank reported a rise of 30 to 35 percent in people needing meals and it remains open to Airmen and the general public.

AAA Texas reported that gas prices have remained steady at $2.65 per gallon amid ample crude oil supplies, and analysts expect prices will hold steady or drop slightly as Thanksgiving travel approaches—providing welcome news to millions planning road trips.

The local health district announced that its Immunization and STI Clinics will merge and that a new MyHealth portal—integrated with Patagonia EHR—will give patients online access to their records.

The clinics are closed today and will reopen on Monday—with services resuming November 17—to complete the merge.

Organizers in Wichita Falls are preparing for the upcoming Jordan’s Way Bowl with rising energy—final plans will be announced soon.

MSU Texas announced that two college cyclists performed strongly last weekend.

Finance major Emma Kasza-James won the Austin Rattler Mountain Bike event — known as Texas’ toughest course — and qualified for the Leadville Mountain Bike race while business major Brody Burnham finished third at the Veterans’ Day Gravel Grind as he prepared for the road season.

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.