Gary Hankins

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

🇺🇸🐾 ALONG THE TRAIL WITH GARY & SHADY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH — HAPPY LABOR DAY! 🇺🇸

Good morning, Burkburnett! ☀️🇺🇸

Today, Gary and Shady are taking a little slower pace along the trail — because Labor Day is a good reminder to appreciate the folks who keep this town, this county, and this country moving. 💪❤️

From the folks fixing our cars and building our homes, to the farmers, teachers, nurses, first responders, small-business owners, truck drivers, and everybody punching the clock every day — THANK YOU!

Gary’s got his coffee. ☕
Shady’s got her nose pointed toward adventure. 🐾
And both agree…

A day off is even better when you’ve got a good friend beside you. ❤️

🌟 TODAY'S TRAIL PLAN:

☕ Enjoy a good cup of coffee
🇺🇸 Fly that flag proudly
🚶 Take a little stroll
🐾 Spend time with someone you love
😎 Slow down and enjoy this beautiful Texas day
❤️ Remember the people whose hard work makes our communities strong

And Shady's official Labor Day advice?

“Work hard. Play hard. Nap harder.” 😂🐾

From our trail to yours…

🇺🇸 HAPPY LABOR DAY, Y'ALL! 🇺🇸

The best part of the trail isn't how far you go…
it's who goes with you. ❤️

🇺🇸🐾☕

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 ALONG THE TRAIL WITH GARY & SHADY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH — LABOR DAY WEEKEND! 🎉🇺🇸

Well, folks… the long weekend has officially arrived! 😎

Gary’s got the coffee, Shady’s got the adventure department fired up, and around here that can only mean one thing:

TIME TO HIT THE TRAIL! 🐾🚗💨

Labor Day is a good reminder to slow down for a minute and appreciate the folks who keep our towns, businesses, families, and communities moving forward. 🇺🇸

And if you’re looking for something fun this weekend, Wichita Falls has Retro South Video Game Expo happening Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. 🎮

🐾 TODAY'S TRAIL PLAN:

☕ Coffee first — naturally!
🚗 Take the long way around town
🇺🇸 Enjoy the Labor Day weekend
🎮 Check out something fun
❤️ Spend a little time with somebody you love
🐾 And let Shady supervise the whole operation!

From our little corner of Burkburnett, Texas, we hope you have a safe, relaxing and downright enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

And remember…

The best part of the trail isn't how far you go…
it's who you have beside you when you get there. ❤️🐾

Happy Labor Day Weekend, y'all! 🇺🇸🤠

09/02/2026

# 🤠🐾 ALONG THE TRAIL WITH GARY & SHADY

# # WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 — “HUMP DAY, TEXAS STYLE!”

Good Wednesday morning from **Burkburnett!** ☀️☕🐾

Gary's got his **sunglasses on today**. 😎

Shady's looking at him like…

**“Gary, it's Wednesday. You don't need sunglasses. You need more coffee.”** 😂

Fair point, Shady.

But around here, Hump Day is just another excuse to get outside, take a little ride around town, and enjoy the company of your best friend.

And Shady?

She doesn't care if it's Monday, Wednesday or Saturday.

**If Gary's going, she's going.** ❤️🐾

# # # 🐾 TODAY'S TRAIL PLAN

☑️ Coffee first
☑️ Morning walk with Shady
☑️ Cruise around Burkburnett
☑️ Check in on what's happening locally
☑️ Find something to smile about
☑️ Make it to Thursday!

# # # 📍 A LITTLE BURKBURNETT COMMUNITY NEWS

The **Burkburnett Development Corporation** has a meeting scheduled for **8:00–10:00 AM today, September 2**. ([Burkburnett][1])

For the latest community happenings, the **City of Burkburnett calendar** is the best place to check what's coming up. [Burkburnett Community Calendar](https://www.burkburnett.org/calendar.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

And tonight, if the Texas sky is clear, there's a little celestial treat: **Venus will appear less than two degrees from the bright star Spica shortly after sunset.** A pretty good reason to slow down and look up. ([Space][2])

Gary might look at the sky.

Shady will probably look at Gary.

Because that's just how these two roll. ❤️

**The best part of the trail isn't how far you go…
it's having somebody beside you who makes every mile better.**

🐾 **Pawsitive vibes only!**



[1]: https://www.burkburnett.org/calendar.aspx?CID=0&view=list&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Calendar • Burkburnett, TX • CivicEngage"
[2]: https://www.space.com/stargazing/what-to-see-night-sky-september-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Night sky September 2026 — The best things to see this month"

08/28/2026

🌵🐾 ALONG THE TRAIL — FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Good morning, Burkburnett! ☀️🤠

Gary’s got the coffee.
Shady’s got her nose pointed down the trail.
And Friday has officially arrived!

Today we’re taking the scenic route around town, waving at a few friends, and enjoying that small-town Texas feeling that makes Burkburnett home. ❤️

🚴 HOTTER’N HELL WEEKEND IS HEATING UP!

The Hotter’N Hell Hundred is rolling through nearby Wichita Falls all weekend, and today is packed with action:

🚵 Wee-Chi-Tah Mountain Bike races — starting 8 AM
🏁 Criterium races — beginning this afternoon
🎪 Consumer Show — 1–9 PM
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner — 5:30–9 PM
👧 Rug Rats Mountain Bike Race — 6 PM

The big endurance ride happens Saturday morning, with the official start scheduled for about 7:05 AM.

HOTTER’N HELL HUNDRED — Official Events & Schedule⁠

So if you see cyclists around Wichita County today, give ’em a little extra room and a whole lotta Texas encouragement! 🚴‍♂️🤠

As for Gary & Shady…

☕ Coffee first.
🐾 Adventure second.
❤️ Smile often.
🌵 Enjoy the ride.

Because life doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes the best Friday is simply good coffee, good company, and a road with somewhere interesting to wander.

🐾 Life’s better along the trail!

08/18/2026

Hello, Florida!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

04/27/2026

🇺🇸 BURKBURNETT, THIS IS OUR MOMENT 🇺🇸

We always say this town takes care of its own.
Right now, we get to prove it!

This is Ashley Nettles.

She’s part of our community.
And every single day… she walks 2 HOURS to work and 2 HOURS back home.

Four hours.
On foot.
In Texas heat, wind, and cold.

Ashley was in a serious car accident when she was young that left her with a lifelong disability…
but she still shows up. Every day. No excuses.

That kind of grit?
That’s small-town strong.

But here’s the truth—
she shouldn’t have to do this alone.

We’re coming together as a community to get Ashley an electric 3-wheel bike so she can get to work safely and finally have some relief.

This is bigger than a bike.
This is Burkburnett showing who we are.

💥 If 200 people gave just $10… we’d be there.
💥 If you can’t give, sharing this could reach someone who can.

Let’s rally like we always do.
Let’s show up like we always do.

Because around here—
we take care of our own.

❤️