Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Randy Cooper stepped down as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club after 52 years of service, celebrated at a retirement party attended by over 50 community members.

Rachel Wolff will take over as CEO on Dec. 8 as Cooper continues to support the club.

The Senior-Junior Forum presents the 45th annual Christmas Tour of Homes today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Wichita Falls, featuring five decorated homes where guests can choose their own tour route — tickets are $25 with hot cocoa available at The Forum.

The Desk and Derrick Club will host a meeting and Christmas party at The Forum (2120 Speedway Ave.) on Dec.

17 at 6 p.m., with reservations due by 4 p.m. Dec. 11 and Nichole Harney set to speak on 'Installation with a Christmas Twist.'

The Wichita Falls Chamber honored its first woman leader with a national award, marking a milestone in local leadership — a testament to her pioneering role in business.

The Wichita Falls Tattoo Expo returns to the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall on Friday with live tattooing, temporary and airbrush tattoos plus two free giveaways each day—tickets are sold at the door with a $5 discount before 5 p.m.

Clay County Christmas will take place Sunday in Henrietta at the courthouse square (100 N.

Bridge Street) with activities including face painting, story time with Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating and a lighted parade at 6 p.m. The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny weather with a high near 52 degrees.

Teacher Diane Wachsman, inspired to return to college when her youngest daughter struggled in school, received the Teacher Spotlight Award at Jefferson Elementary this month.

She has taught for 17 years — 15 at Jefferson — and her focus on real-life lessons makes her a respected educator.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that six independent school districts received over $1 million in dual credit grants to boost workforce readiness; Woodson ISD got $145,863 to expand its welding program and help students prepare for careers.

TXDoT will open a new campus—featuring a 14,000 sqft office and equipment shop and 16,000 sqft of support space that replaces its old facility on South Bailey St.—to improve response times and host training classes starting soon.

A couple in Wichita Falls (battling cancer together) is managing treatment while supporting each other through the challenges of the disease.

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.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Kay Yeager Coliseum — Tickets on sale July 25 — Experience the enchanting sounds of Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas classics with an immersive multimedia show.