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Wichita Falls, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Wichita Falls! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did your favorite Wichita Falls restaurant score on its latest inspection?
  • Why is WFISD under the Texas Attorney General’s microscope now?
  • Which Wichita Falls cheer squads brought home grand titles from Galveston?

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic Night hosted by Clint Vines and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Friday: Becoming windier and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How Wichita Falls restaurants did in latest inspections (timesrecordnews.com) — If you’re eating out or sending kids to local schools, the latest Wichita Falls-Wichita County health inspections list shows how restaurants, concessions, and cafeterias scored between April 30 and May 7. From big chains on Kemp and Kell to Burkburnett schools and local cafes, residents can quickly see which spots earned high marks and which need improvement.
   

2. Wichita Falls ISD included in Texas AG probe over 10 Commandments laws (texomashomepage.com) — Wichita Falls ISD is part of a new Texas Attorney General investigation into whether districts are following laws on Ten Commandments displays and optional prayer time. Local trustees previously voted 7–0 against adding designated prayer time but say they’ve complied with both Senate Bills 10 and 11, including distributing more than 1,000 Ten Commandments posters to WFISD classrooms.
   

3. Wichita Falls cheer team dominates at OPEN Galveston competition (texomashomepage.com) — A Wichita Falls tumbling and cheer gym just brought home major wins from the 2026 OPEN Galveston competition, including its first-ever grand championship title. Owner and veteran coach Jerome Spann led several 5678 Tumble & STAC teams to top finishes, showcasing local athletes on a big regional stage and highlighting the strength of the city’s competitive cheer community.
   

4. Sponsor a stud, build a home: Habitat for Humanity's fundraiser (texomashomepage.com) — Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls is inviting residents to sponsor and decorate $100 wooden studs that will be used to build a new local Habitat home. Organizers say the campaign both funds construction and surrounds future homeowners with visible community support, as past recipient Kamesha Dawkins describes how her Wichita Falls home became a lasting legacy for her children.
   

5. AAA Texas estimates over 3.5 million Texans will travel on Memorial Day holiday (newschannel6now.com) — From Wichita Falls, AAA Texas is projecting a record-busy Memorial Day weekend, with about 3.7 million Texans traveling at least 50 miles from home. Most will drive despite higher gas prices, so expect crowded highways and plan ahead if you’re leaving town from Wichita Falls or welcoming visitors here.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 14
  • IPHS Track & Field- AAA State Final- Mike Myers Stadium- Austin, T
    Iowa Park CISD Iowa Park, TX 76367
    • Friday May 15
  • MS Choir- NRH20
    Iowa Park CISD @ North Richland Hills
  • Spring 2026 Graduate Commencement →
    D.L. Ligon Coliseum, D L Ligon Coliseum, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have groceries that are perishable/ can drop them at a blessings box.
    Ice cream cups Raisins Drumsticks Eggs Ginger Ale Ginger £eer non alcoholic Smoked sausages Cream of wheat packets One can pork beans And plenty of… (Nextdoor Southland)
  • Today we found a young black cat with yellow eyes in our garage.
    She is sweet as pie, so lovey, extra sweet. But we have four dogs who would not get along with her. Does this solid black cat belong to anyone? We… (Nextdoor Ponderosa)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Wichita Falls. Apply here.
  • Benevis, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Patient Coordinator in Wichita Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita Falls here.

Ok Wichita Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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