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Wichita Falls
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Red kettles are set up in front of local businesses as the Salvation Army runs its campaign to support families until Christmas Eve + the group aims to raise $160,000 after $151,000 was collected last year. News Channel 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Texas reported that most metro areas outside Dallas–Fort Worth saw lower pump prices last week with the state average at $2.51 — 14 cents lower than a year ago. The national average for regular unleaded dropped to $2.89. News Channel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Booker T. Washington Elementary hosted a gift distribution event today to spread cheer among students & families, aiming to strengthen local bonds during the school’s celebration. News Channel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls survivors affected by trafficking on Backpage and CityXGuide can access free legal support through the Backpage Survivor Remission Network, which connects them with law firms and assists with filing compensation petitions (petitions must be submitted by Tuesday, Mar. 31) as part of a new DOJ process. News Channel 6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Day, several Wichita Falls restaurants will remain open with reduced hours for travelers or those without a holiday meal—choices include Applebee’s, Asian Kitchen, Denny’s, Grand Buffet, Hoshi Japanese Steakhouse, IHOP, Red Lobster, Taki Ramen, Thai Orchid, and Wellborn 2R Steakhouse. Times Record News
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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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