Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
Good morning, Wichita Falls.
🏘️ Community
The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation awarded over $137,000 in grants to youth-focused nonprofits and volunteer fire departments in Texas and Oklahoma on Dec.
23, supporting 12 nonprofits and 11 fire departments. The next nonprofit cycle opens in summer 2026 + the next VFD cycle begins Feb. 1.
The city will offer four locations for natural Christmas tree disposal after Christmas Day until Jan.
18, including Lucy Park, Kiwanis Park, and the city’s transfer station and landfill (residents must remove decorations and show residency proof).
💼 Business
Many Wichita Falls retailers, grocers, and restaurants will adjust their holiday hours on New Year’s Day, with most remaining open.
Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Natural Grocers will be closed or have modified hours (as detailed in their announcements), while major fast food chains and grocers operate normally.
🏈 Sports
Day two of the Wichita Falls Classic featured local high school basketball games.
In the girls' contest, the Henrietta Lady Cats lost 45 to 38 to the Gordon Lady Horns, while in the boys' game, Gordon pulled away late to secure the win.
🎉 Wichita Falls Events
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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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