Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Wichita Falls.
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Air Force veteran Ron Soejoto, who served in multiple conflicts and later joined the Texas State Guard, received a $600 award and plans to donate it to Pets for Vets. News Channel 6
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire caused by a faulty electrical outlet damaged the Dean Café in near Wichita Falls, with no injuries reported, leading to temporary closure for repairs. Times Record News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crime Stoppers seeks community assistance in identifying perpetrators of two recent smash-and-grab burglaries in Wichita Falls. Texoma's Homepage
- ➤ Raymond Robert Ralicki, 62, was sentenced to 45 years for fatally shooting his brother in Wichita Falls and received a concurrent 20-year sentence for shooting at another man. Times Record News
- ➤ In Wichita Falls, 2024, there were nine murders, with suspects arrested in several cases, highlighting a year marked by legal proceedings and sentences ranging from accidents to deliberate acts. Times Record News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Air Products ceases its participation in the development of a $4 billion green hydrogen plant in Oklaunion, passing its rights to AES Corporation. Times Record News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls maintains drought restrictions following a modest decline in lake levels to 70.2%, despite recent record rainfall. News Channel 6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local plumber shares essential tips on maintaining drain safety during the holiday season to prevent common plumbing issues. News Channel 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Wichita Falls.
-
City Lights Parade: A Hometown Christmas Celebration
The City Lights Parade in Downtown Wichita Falls features a nostalgic theme, holiday festivities, and a festive procession of sparkling floats and lights.
-
The Most Wonderful Christmas Pop Up at Pelican's
This holiday event features festive cocktails, delicious food from Streats Food Truck, Christmas music, and themed photo opportunities.
-
2024 Texas National Stock Show
The Texas National Stock Show features scholarships, cash prizes, and family-friendly activities, along with livestock exhibitions over three days in Wichita Falls, Texas.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Wichita Falls.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Wichita Falls
Welcome to the Good Day Wichita Falls, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Wichita Falls, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Wichita Falls, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Wichita Falls.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Wichita Falls and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Wichita Falls
A free Wichita Falls community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaywichitafalls.com/sitemap