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🌱 What new housing and flood decisions could mean for Wichita Falls residents
Wichita Falls, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Wichita Falls! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What new housing and flood decisions could mean for Wichita Falls residents
- How reliable are Wichita Falls’ storm sirens when severe weather hits?
- How Wichita Falls turned an airport emergency into a night of hospitality
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Wichita Falls City Council discusses flood, temporary housing (texomashomepage.com) — Wichita Falls city leaders are moving ahead on long-term flood mitigation and tightening rules for temporary worker housing as major projects, like the new data center, bring more people into town. Councilors also celebrated a $10,000 ASPCA grant that will fund fee-waived pet adoptions and spay-neuter services at the Wichita Falls Animal Services Center through year’s end. 
2. Wichita Falls announces plans to upgrade city emergency sirens (texomashomepage.com) — Wichita Falls officials are planning major upgrades to the city’s aging outdoor warning siren system after residents raised concerns about maintenance problems. An assessment showed most sirens worked during April storms, but many components need replacement, and the fire department will soon take over maintenance while the city weighs full or phased upgrades.
3. City steps in for displaced passengers overnight at regional airport (newschannel6now.com) — Stranded airline passengers unexpectedly spent the night at Wichita Falls Regional Airport after storms and a mechanical issue kept one diverted flight from leaving and local hotels were full. City emergency management, firefighters, and council members quickly brought cots, blankets, and water so travelers could rest comfortably, with Mayor Tim Short praising the community’s rapid response and hospitality.
4. Missing man found dead in Lake Buffalo in Iowa Park (timesrecordnews.com) — Authorities say a 56-year-old man reported missing Friday was found dead Monday in Lake Buffalo at Iowa Park after an extensive multi-agency search using dogs, drones, boats, and ATVs. While the case centers on Wichita County, the story also points readers to a recent audit finding hundreds of failures in Wichita Falls’ outdoor siren system, underscoring broader local safety concerns.
5. Arizona DPS release update on officer-involved shooting of Wichita Falls woman (texomashomepage.com) — Arizona officials have released new details after a traffic stop near Benson ended in the fatal shooting of a woman identified as Wichita Falls native Berkleigh Jade Bond. Investigators say a state trooper stopped her SUV for speeding, alleged she gave a false identity and had warrants, and fired after a struggle in which the vehicle accelerated with the trooper partially outside; he is now recovering at home.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Maverick, a dog who went missing in Wichita Falls, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 39 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Faith Village) - Missing dog!
He goes by Maverick and is 15! He’s my baby and he’s been missing since roughly 2:30. He’s a small guy and may not come to you. Please let me know if… (Nextdoor Fountain Park)
- Arkansas Best Corporation posted a job opening for CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part Time in Wichita Falls. Apply here.
- Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager in Wichita Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita Falls here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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