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Wichita Falls City Council Works to Save Art Walk Event
City manager says they've identified contractors to help plan the beloved downtown attraction.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The City of Wichita Falls is reportedly close to an agreement with an organization to plan the city's monthly Art Walk event, which city officials acknowledge they can't afford to lose. The city manager shared that staff has been working quickly to find a solution, and they are in talks with a potential contractor to take over the event planning. The 4-B Tax Board will meet on March 5 to discuss funding for the Art Walk, and if approved, it will go to the city council's March 17 meeting for final approval.
Why it matters
The Art Walk is a beloved monthly event in downtown Wichita Falls that draws crowds and supports local businesses. The city recognizes the importance of the event to the community and is working to ensure it can continue.
The details
According to the city manager, the city has identified a couple of potential contractors to take over the planning of the Art Walk event. They are in close talks with one organization in particular about taking on the event. The 4-B Tax Board, which oversees certain city funds, will meet on March 5 to discuss providing funding for the Art Walk. If the funding is approved, it will then go to the city council's March 17 meeting for final approval.
- The 4-B Tax Board meets on March 5, 2026 to discuss funding for the Art Walk event.
- The Wichita Falls City Council is expected to vote on the Art Walk funding at their March 17, 2026 meeting.
The players
Jeff Jenkins
The city manager of Wichita Falls, Texas, who shared the update on the city's efforts to save the Art Walk event.
What they’re saying
“We got to save the Art Walks, so [our] staff has been working lightning speed on this, and we've identified a couple of contractors. We're actually talking to one really closely about Art Walk. This is all positive.”
— Jeff Jenkins, City Manager (texomashomepage.com)
What’s next
If the 4-B Tax Board approves the funding for the Art Walk event at their March 5 meeting, it will then go to the Wichita Falls City Council for final approval at their March 17 meeting.
The takeaway
The city of Wichita Falls is making a concerted effort to save the popular monthly Art Walk event, recognizing its importance to the downtown community and local businesses. The city is working quickly to identify a contractor to take over the event planning, with the goal of ensuring the Art Walk can continue.
