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Welcome
to The City of Wichita
Falls !
Welcome
to Wichita Falls Texas.The
City of Wichita Falls is comfortably nestled in the North East
corner of the Panhandle/Plains area of North Texas. Wichita Falls
is an economically progressive city home to commerce and industry
with worldwide interests.The City also has several institutions
of higher learning, a strong international presence through Sheppard
Air Force Base, a well educated, eager workforce and a community
spirit geared toward family, friends and a desire to see
that this thriving city continues to grow and prosper.
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City
Hall
City Hall
Chamber
of Commerce Independent
School District Mission
and goals, calendars, departments, news and employment
Wichita
Falls High SchoolAcademic and athletic program information
Region
9 Education Service Center
Education Service Center Region IX for Wichita Falls
and surrounding communities.
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Recreation,
Attractions
Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Services provide many
facilities and services to the community for use in recreational
activities. In this section, you will find links to: Adult
Classes, Youth
ClasseCanine
Courses for your pets.
Special
Events coming up
50+
Zone to keep you youngSummer
Youth Programs
Sports in
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Local
History
One can hardly think of the Old West without remembering the
Indian tribes of those days: the Comanche, Kiowa, Cheyenne
and fearsome Apache. These tribes passed through the Wichita
Falls area, but none elected to settle here, moving on to other
pastures. A less notorious people made what is now North Texas
its permanent home: the tribe of the Wichitas.
The Wichita Tribe is the oldest group of American Indians in
the Texoma area. It is believed that they migrated to the Red
River from northern Oklahoma and Kansas. While Spanish explorers
encountered the tribe during expeditions as early as 1541, they
failed to ally themselves with the people. The French were not
so cautious. The French trading posts established good relations
with the tribe during the 1700's as the Wichitas served as middlemen
in trade with the Comanche.
The
name "Wichita," is derived from a Choctaw word, "wia
chitoh," meaning "big arbor." This referred to
the grass-thatched arbors of the villages. The Wichitas called
themselves "Kitikitish," meaning "First People," as
well as "Kidikittashe" (Raccoon Eyes"), referring
to the Wichitan practice of face painting.
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Entertainment
The
Kell House is one of the most historically and architecturally
significant building in Wichita Falls. Built in 1909
by pioneer Frank Kell, this neo-classical style home features
distinctive architecture, original family furnishings, textiles,
decorative arts, and historic costumes..
Wichita
Falls Museum of Art : Midwestern
State University David Dike Fine Art William Reaves Fine Art
Wichita Falls Museum of Art
Wichita
Falls Vineyards and WineryThe
finest wines and wine sauces produced in Texas.
Wichita
Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center
The Wichita Falls, Texas Multi-Purpose Events Center
(MPEC) website provides a calendar of upcoming events,
ticket purchases, event descriptions
Wichita
Falls Wildcats Hockey
View the Wichita Falls Wildcats Hockey schedule,
purchase tickets, check out the team roster and more
on the official Wildcats Website!
Ballet
Theatre
The official site with company history, company
dancers, pictures, and ballet information.
Railroad
Museum We are dedicated to preserving
Railroad History of the Wichita Falls area. |
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Visitors
Info, Maps, Traffic & Weather and Local Links
City
of Wichita Falls, Texas : Information Resources for Wichita ... City
of Wichita Falls, Texas. Find local hotels, realtors, job openings,
restaurants and businesses in Wichita Falls. Find local weather,
city information,
Wichita
Falls, Texas Wichita Falls. United
Pentecostal Church beliefs, bible study, events, ministries, pastor
and staff, worship schedule, location and contact information.
Wichita
Falls, Texas (76301) Conditions & Forecast : Weather
..Local forecast and current conditions. Includes links to local
radar.
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