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Hello Wichita Falls! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free sound gardens, a watermelon festival, and Space Camp + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Public art with a backstory: Wichita Falls offers several free sound gardens across town, including Lucy Park and the Kemp Center, as Monday marked what would have been Chris Cornell’s 62nd birthday -- explore the sound gardens.
More wing options are coming: A second Wingstop will open in Wichita Falls in 2026, and a new video shows early plans and what fans can expect when another local spot for wings arrives -- see the early plans video.
Training for hospital leaders: Texas established a no-cost Rural Hospital Officers Academy offering a minimum of 100 hours of training to strengthen rural hospitals’ finances, in partnership with UT, Texas A&M and Texas State -- see the academy details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Refresh your space: When the couch is droopier than your Friday energy and the fridge hums like a lawnmower, Hamilton Bryan Furniture and Appliances is a Wichita Falls go-to for getting it together. Solid selection across rooms, helpful folks, and zero touristy fuss... just what your home actually needs.
Neighborhood reset, anyone? Hamilton Park packs an easy win for a midweek breather, with a pool for cooling off, tennis courts for friendly smack-talk, a playground for the kids, and picnic tables for snack duty. Swing by for an hour, come home feeling like you magically found extra weekend.
Crepes, gelato, caffeine. Downtown's The Duck Coffee Company roasts organic, fair-trade beans into lattes that actually taste like coffee, then tempts you with Italian gelato and legit crepes. Grab a seat on the pet friendly patio, catch your breath, pretend it's just one cappuccino.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤹 Matt Tardy: Juggling & Mayhem @ Wichita Falls Public Library | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:00 PM – Bring the grandkids, and your inner ten-year-old, for a world-class mix of juggling, clean quick wit, and audience mayhem that somehow involves ladders and a tennis racquet. He has played Disney, cruise lines, and the White House, and after beating cancer, he keeps it uplifting.
🎭 The Prince of Egypt, The Musical @ Wichita Theatre | Friday (7/24) at 7:30 PM – Head to Wichita Theatre for The Prince of Egypt, the DreamWorks story brought to life with a Stephen Schwartz score, lush visuals, and part-the-sea moments. Come for Moses and Ramses. Stay for the harmonies, and a rare family outing you will brag about later.
🍉 Watermelon Festival @ Wichita Falls Farmers Market | Saturday (7/25) at 8:00 AM – If you’re trying to beat the heat without braving crowded trails, the Watermelon Festival delivers. Expect icy slices, grown-up worthy melon treats, and kid-approved chaos, with plenty of shade, lawn-chair energy, and nostalgia to keep even seasoned locals smiling.
🎒 Giving Back One Backpack at a Time @ The Carlson Law Firm | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Back-to-school sneaks up faster than a Wichita Falls heat wave, so swing by Carlson Law Firm on Garnett for free backpacks, school supplies, and Kona Ice. Everything’s free, while supplies last, limit three per family, kids must be present, and yes, shaved ice counts as breakfast.
🎣 Cub Scout Fishing Adventure @ Lake Arrowhead State Park | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Pack the kids, your best fish tales, for a Cub Scout fishing day with bait and tackle included. New and current Scouts get outdoors, practice casts, trade bragging rights with friends, and families enjoy easy summer calm while someone else handles the worms.
🎬 Artzeum Movie Day @ Kemp Center for the Arts (1300 Lamar St, Wichita Falls, TX) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Remember The Land Before Time? The Kemp is screening it free for the Artzeum dino exhibit, so you can relive Littlefoot feels while the kids learn words like Sharptooth. All ages welcome, best for 6+, G-rated, and yes, you have to stay with them.
🚀 Space Camp @ Gymnastics Sport Center | Monday (7/27) at 8:00 AM – If your kid’s been launching off the couch cushions, graduate them to Space Camp at Gymnastics Sport Center. It’s a week of galaxy crafts, games, and tumbles that actually tires them out, for $50 a day or $250 the week, and your furniture survives.
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07 — Wichita Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 103°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 12%
Sunny, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 106. East northeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 107. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 102°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 102. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. This house is wildThis stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in one of Wichita Falls’ most desirable neighborhoods blends modern style with standout outdoor living. A custom coffee bar adds a polished touch inside, while the resort-style pool steals the show with a swim-up bar, tanning shelf, and hot tub. The thriving vegetable garden is already producing, and the 3-car garage adds plenty of room.
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