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Rise and shine, Wichita Falls!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Best place to retire in Texas, Camp Fire Renaissance Fair, and Saint-Saëns: Organ Symphony + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Wichita Falls protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
What set it apart: A recent Retirement Living study named Wichita Falls the best place to retire in Texas, highlighting affordability, safety, livability, and health care access while edging out bigger Texas cities — discover the key ranking factors.
Safer stops ahead: TxDOT is upgrading Wichita Falls traffic signals with retroreflective backplates to improve visibility in storms and outages, starting at Kemp and 9th. Work runs through March 14, weather permitting — see what’s changing and when.
All ages welcome to play: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita County will host a 3-on-3 fundraiser tournament March 21, with free T-shirts and meal vouchers, plus a chance to win a cash prize — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious wing cravings: Back Porch Draft House nails wings that hit the sweet spot: crispy, saucy, shareable, with flavors from classic buffalo to Thai sweet garlic and Nashville hot. Plenty on tap to match. Ideal for an easy midweek hang or game night, and yes, they beg to be shared.
Local glow-up fix: Camberwell Beauty is a cozy beauty and skincare studio with Korean and cruelty-free finds, plus facials, lash lifts, and brow laminations for quick results. When your routine needs a nudge before the week kicks in, this calm little spot has you covered.
Dial in your swing: With bentgrass greens, five tee boxes per hole, and a legit practice range, The Champions Course at Weeks Park nails quick twilight loops and full Saturday missions. Friendly for rusty swings yet interesting enough to spark post-round chatter all week, it keeps your group engaged without beating you up.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎉 Ben Franklin Centennial Celebration @ Franklin Elementary School | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Nothing like a hometown centennial to make you feel smug about surviving grade school. Ben Franklin Elementary turns 100 with food trucks, games, and school tours, plus a cafeteria ceremony with refreshments. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the good snacks, and the bragging rights.
🛍 Girls Day Out ShopOrama: Crafted + Boutique Show @ Mpec Multi-Purpose Events Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a little retail therapy you can justify as supporting local. ShopOrama brings Wichita Falls a curated sprawl of handcrafted art, home décor, sparkly jewels, vintage finds, modern trends, boutiques, and gourmet nibbles. Come for the treasures, stay for the people-watching.
🏰 Camp Fire Renaissance Fair @ Harrell Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Swap your errands for the Camp Fire North Texas Renaissance Faire, a family-friendly fundraiser with jousting, living history, kids activities, vendors, and costumes encouraged. If cheering knights and browsing Merchant’s Row fits, park at Lucy Park, ride the tram, and feel noble supporting our kids.
🐰 Floral Chocolate Bunnies @ Kemp Center for the Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats calorie-free chocolate, especially when you get to paint it. At the Kemp Center in Wichita Falls, Rachel Liles leads Floral Chocolate Bunnies, with a pre-sketched image, all supplies, and no pressure. Trade sticky fingers for brushstrokes, and take home something sweet.
🎼 Concert: Saint-Saëns: Organ Symphony @ First United Methodist Church | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – If you like your music with goosebumps and pews that hum, the Wichita Falls Symphony is unleashing Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony at First United Methodist Church. Expect a vibrant opener, a WFSO world premiere, a dazzling two-oboe showcase, and that glorious organ with Bradley Welch.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 AM – Set your alarm and swing by the Atwoods parking lot on Loop 11 for a blink-and-you-miss-it strawberry drop. 8 lb boxes of Florida berries for $30, plus pecans and honey, first come, first served, cash or card, Sunday 8:00 to 8:30 AM. Bring coffee.
🍀 Women’s Brunch St. Patrick’s Day @ Pelican’s | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Take your brunch crew Irish at a women’s brunch. Chef Patrick Street rolls out a three-course St. Paddy’s menu, $5 mimosas keep spirits high, plus a custom place card, a photo booth, and a sea of green. It’s $45, food included, civilized mischief encouraged.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Wichita Falls report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 13%
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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