Good morning, Wichita Falls.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, residents saw festive Christmas lights along Harrison, Berkley and Cypress streets, and on Wednesday, Dec.

3, the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights illuminated the campus, adding holiday cheer to neighborhoods. The displays celebrated local traditions.

GasBuddy reports that Texas gas prices rose 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, though they remain lower than one month and one year ago (with one station at $1.90 and another at $4.55 per gallon).

Holliday ISD is expanding its facilities with a contractor team adding a classroom wing and cafeteria at the middle and high schools thanks to a 2023 voter-approved bond (including a floral design lab for the ag program), and an auditorium is planned for October next year.

Reginald Jones, 53, walked the stage at D.L.

Ligon Coliseum to earn his bachelor’s degree from MSU after overcoming personal loss, including his daughter’s death last year. His long journey that began in 1991 now sets him on a path to study cardiovascular perfusion.

Wildfire danger is rising as warm, dry holiday weather and dormant grasses heighten risks in areas including Wichita Falls.

Officials urge residents to follow local burn bans & inspect vehicles before travel to help prevent sparks from turning into uncontrolled fires.

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.