The 30th annual Hotter 'N Hell is going down in the books, but with lower attendance. There were record high early registration sign-ups, yet a lower turnout this year. Roby Christie, Chairmen of HHH says it was all because of the weather. He says we lost about 1,200 late registrants.
Trucks carrying supplies and the stage on the verge of being nonexistent, that was the sight Sunday afternoon at the MPEC as cyclists finished the last grueling race. Sean Brown and Adam Biyan competed in the race and are already planning for next year.
"Keep on racing throughout the rest of the year. There's still quite a bit of racing to do," said Biyan. "It took about seven bottles of water to get through yesterdays 3.5 hours of racing," said Brown.
Thirty-year chairman of the event Roby Christie says we broke a record for the highest temperature, alongside another record.
"It's the best year ever for our consumer show," said Christie. "Even though the number of people were down some of the vendors had doubled or tripled the amount of money that was taken in."
An estimated 12,000 riders cycled through Texoma down from last year's total of 14,800. And many changes were in place including an earlier start time and a new route, all of which proved to be a wise choice.
"The racers loved the new course and liked getting started early and we changed the route and went through Henrietta and we found the most welcome group of people in Henrietta."
Despite changes it was a success that Christie says came from the entire community.
"I've been told that Wichita Falls is locked in some kind of time warp. That we're 20 years behind the rest of the world and if that's true and if that's what produces this friendly welcoming environment, more power to it."
Organizers are already planning for next year. Christie says it's a tradition to meet every Monday after the race. They will have dinner, share their humorous stories and begin planning for Hotter 'N Hell 2012.
Officials say participants came from nearly every state across the country and others from around the globe.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:28 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:28:57 GMT
Beautiful Weather Continues!Under clear skies and light winds, temperatures will bottom out near 50 degrees around sunrise Sunday morning. Then, with lots of sunshine, we'll warm to around 70 degrees by
Mostly clear tonight with lows in the 70s. South winds remaining at 15-25. Sunny and hot/breezy for Thursday. High near 100. South winds at 15-25.
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Hispanic Community leaders and parents met at Sam Houston Elementary Tuesday evening. Leaders presented a list of bilingual recommendations they want the Wichita Falls Independent School District to implement
Hispanic Community leaders and parents met at Sam Houston Elementary Tuesday evening. Leaders presented a list of bilingual recommendations they want the Wichita Falls Independent School District to implement.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:20 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:20:46 GMT
Since before World War II, Sheppard Air Force Base has been serving not only the United States Air Force, but also Texoma. Without the base it's arguable that Wichita Falls would be nowhere close to the
Since before World War II, Sheppard Air Force Base has been serving not only the United States Air Force, but also Texoma.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:39:49 GMT
More than half a million dollars has just been awarded to the city of Holliday. It's all coming from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The funds would go towards home repairs and
More than half a million dollars has just been awarded to the city of Holliday. It's all coming from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:49:27 GMT
Agriculture is thriving in Texoma and farmers say this years wheat harvest is exceptional. The wheat crop is very good this year, a surprise to many Texoma farmers. Zach Parker, with Parker Ranch, commented,
Agriculture is thriving in Texoma and farmers say this years wheat harvest is exceptional.
EPIC SLINKY IS EPIC Oh, just the adventure of a brave and dogged slinky on a treadmill, set to the best music possible. Source: youtube.com / via: kottke.org posted on May 23, 2012 07:01 AM
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:42:19 GMT
From swimming and volleyball to dance, basketball and gymnastics, Wichita Falls YMCA is offering a number of camps and programs this summer. All sports camps will be at the Bill Bartley Family Branch.
Wichita Falls YMCA is offering a number of camps and programs this summer. All sports camps will be at the Bill Bartley Family Branch. For more information call (940) 761-1000 or click here.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:01 PM EDT2012-05-23 16:01:02 GMT
Nebulas is a professional Vegas style show that combines acoustic percussion, electronic music, and out of this world lighting and effects. It will show at Wichita Theatre on the following days: Jun
Nebulas is a professional Vegas style show that combines acoustic percussion, electronic music, and out of this world lighting and effects.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:21 AM EDT2012-05-23 13:21:18 GMT
MIAMI (AP) - A Miami college student plans to plead guilty in federal court to threatening President Barack Obama on Facebook. A plea hearing is set for Wednesday afternoon for 20-year-old Joaquin Amador
MIAMI (AP) - A Miami college student plans to plead guilty in federal court to threatening President Barack Obama on Facebook.
