Good morning, Wichita Falls.

Faith Mission is preparing extra blankets, hot meals, and weather gear for vulnerable neighbors as colder temperatures approach this week, while CEO Steve Sparks urges community support through donations + financial contributions to keep the shelter running and meet urgent needs.

Hospice of Wichita Falls reached the halfway point of its $340,000 Tree of Lights campaign, having raised $170,165 since Nov.

18 (the fundraiser will end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12) to support care services for those in need in the community.

MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights lit up the Hardin Building front lawn at Midwestern State University on Wednesday, Dec.

3, 2025, featuring displays like the Nativity Scene, Snow White, and Cinderella. Students and volunteers helped set up donation boxes + kept the festive spirit alive.

Texas A&M Forest Service held its annual gathering to honor employees for service milestones and emergency response during Kerrville flooding.

The agency also announced $236 million in funding for volunteer fire departments and legislative support for wildfire suppression aircraft — reinforcing resilient leadership for the coming year.

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District inspected local restaurants and food stores from Nov.

24 to Dec. 3 and found some locations with perfect scores while others had serious cleanliness issues—like a filthy ice machine and unsanitary sinks. Officials say these violations require immediate corrections to prevent foodborne illnesses.

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.