Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
A Wichita Falls nativity display brings community members together with a message of hope and unity, drawing locals to a downtown site (highlighting shared traditions) as the festive event continues today.
Four local burger spots continue Wichita Falls' classic diner tradition.
Willie's Place, Pat's Drive-In, Ronnie's Burgers, and Scott's Drive-In serve iconic burgers with malt shakes and barbecue offerings—celebrating family recipes and local culinary history.
The Wichita Falls Museum of North Texas is hosting its (Home for the Holidays) exhibit featuring a vintage collection of Christmas antiques that celebrate local festive traditions.
Visitors can enjoy a nostalgic look at past celebrations in an engaging display.
The former Saint Stephens Episcopal Church on Lindale Street will become Chesterton Academy's new high school.
The academy purchased the building in January for a $575,000 renovation (expanding enrollment from 16 to 40 students) and will move into the facility in 2026 to fill a local void in Catholic education.
On Dec. 4, Workforce Solutions North Texas honored Allegiance Electric & Controls as Local Employer of Excellence at the 28th annual Texas Workforce Conference in Corpus Christi and announced a $250,000 grant to develop virtual tours for high-demand worksites.
Texas lawyers are investigating baby food sold to families after tests found dangerous levels of heavy metals — the probe began on Aug.
26 and follows new FDA testing requirements with experts urging parents to check QR codes on products.
Local burger joints like Willie's Place and Pat's Drive In served creative burgers — including a jalapeño jelly burger and a chicken finger basket — that offered a tasty alternative to turkey; Willie Harmon had expected more customers on Nov.
20 amid the bustling local scene.
Real Christmas trees are making a comeback in Texas with Wichita Falls families joining the trend ahead of the holiday season.
Michael Fiore of Smith’s Gardentown said sales have surged as local families search for the perfect tree — a nod to enduring tradition.
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.
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