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  Handbook of Texas Online - WICHITA FALLS, TX
At the turn of the century the Wichita Valley Railroad, the Wichita Falls Railway, the Wichita Falls and Southern Railway, the Wichita Falls and Oklahoma Railway, and the Wichita Falls and Northwestern made the town a transportation and supply center for Northwest Texas and southern Oklahoma.
By 1907 the population of Wichita Falls was 5,055, and the economy was firmly based upon railroads.
By 1913 the North Texas fields were producing 46 percent of all the oil in Texas, and refineries began to appear in Wichita Falls in 1915.
www.tshaonline.org /handbook/online/articles/WW/hdw2.html   (1598 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Texas Profile and Resource Guide, City or community of Wichita Falls, Texas Facts, Information, ...
The population of Wichita Falls is approximately 104,197 (2000).
The distance from Wichita Falls to Washington DC is 1300 miles.
Wichita Falls is positioned 33.89 degrees north of the equator and 98.51 degrees west of the prime meridian.
www.usacitiesonline.com /txcountywichitafalls.htm   (762 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Living - Your Online Information Guide to Moving & Living in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls is situated about two hours from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, 15 miles from the Red River (which marks the border of Oklahoma and Texas) and 2 hours from Oklahoma City.
Wichita Falls has a proud heritage dating back to the early 1700's when the Wichita Indians migrated to the Red River area.
Wichita Falls is an outstanding community with top-notch schools, a healthy and diverse economy, and affordable housing.
www.wichita-falls-texas-living.com   (804 words)

  
  Handbook of Texas Online:
At the turn of the century the Wichita Valley Railroad, the Wichita Falls Railway, the Wichita Falls and Southern Railway, the Wichita Falls and Oklahoma Railway, and the Wichita Falls and Northwestern made the town a transportation and supply center for Northwest Texas and southern Oklahoma.
By 1907 the population of Wichita Falls was 5,055, and the economy was firmly based upon railroads.
By 1913 the North Texas fields were producing 46 percent of all the oil in Texas, and refineries began to appear in Wichita Falls in 1915.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/WW/hdw2.html   (1585 words)

  
  Wichita Falls, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wichita Falls is sister city to Fürstenfeldbruck in Bavaria, Germany.
The population estimate of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area is 147,826, as of July 1, 2004.
Wichita Falls is the western terminus for Interstate 44 (until Interstate 44 was extended to Wichita Falls in 1987, it had been the largest US city without an Interstate Highway).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wichita_Falls,_Texas   (1193 words)

  
 Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wichita Falls Tornado is the tornado event that occurred on April 10, 1979.
The third supercell was the one that formed the tornado that moved through Seymour, Texas and Wichita Falls.
The Wichita Falls tornado alone killed 42 people, a death toll which was unmatched until the Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak in 1999.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wichita_Falls,_Texas_Tornado   (577 words)

  
 Texas Online: Wichita Falls, Texas
The city is seat for Wichita County and leading gateway to Texas on I-44.
Texas and Pacific Pullman car, 2 World War II troop sleepers, Fort worth and Denver baggage car and post office car, and a Burlington coach "Silver Falls", plus a number of cabooses.
WICHITA FALLS WATERFALL - A re-creation of falls faces north on I-44 and replaces original falls washed away in a flood in 1886; 54 feet high, water is recirculated at 3,500 gallons a minute.
www.texas-on-line.com /graphic/wichitaf.htm   (464 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Government
Wichita Falls: Precinct 1, Phone: 766-8150, Rm 212D, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
City: Wichita Falls is governed by a Manager-Council form of government consisting of a Mayor and Council Members who represent a single member district.
The County Judge is elected at-large and the Commissioners are elected by precinct.
www.wichita-falls-texas.com /government   (311 words)

  
 Obstetrics & Gynecology in Wichita Falls, Texas (TX), Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Wichita Falls, Texas is home to 16 practicing obstetricians and gynecologists who have offices in 1 county and 4 zip codes, including zip codes 76301, 76302, 76310, and 76308.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Wichita Falls has a population of 99,846, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 obstetrician and gynecologist for every 6,240 residents.
Texas achieved statehood in 1845, and its capital is Austin.
www.healthgrades.com /local-doctors-directory/by-specialty/obstetrics-gynecology/texas-tx/wichita-falls-obstetricians-gynecologists   (529 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Texas, Wichita Falls Hotels Motels.
Wichita Falls was named after the river that was named after the Indians.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad as well as the Fort Worth and Denver made Wichita Falls their headquarters.
During the oil boom multiple tracks were laid to Burkburnett and two additional railroads (The Wichita Falls and Northwestern and the Wichita, Ranger and Fort Worth) were financed by oil money.
www.texasescapes.com /TexasPanhandleTowns/WichitaFallsTexas/WichitaFallsTx.htm   (376 words)

  
 Wichita Falls, TX Visitor Information - TourTexas Travel Destination Guide
Wichita Falls is proud to be known as the "Gateway to Texas" city that you'll want to come back to time and time again.
Nestled between Dallas/Ft. Worth and Oklahoma City, Wichita Falls, TX is the perfect location for a family friendly weekend get-a-way or hosting conventions and meetings.
Wichita Falls has over 2,000 affordable hotel/motel rooms and a diverse community offering its visitors a multi-cultural experience not found in many West Texas cities.
www.tourtexas.com /wichitafalls/index.html   (329 words)

  
 Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Fall is the seat for Wichita County and a leading gateway to Texas on I-44.
Cultural aspects include The Withchita Falls Symphony Orchestra, ballet, community theater, museum and art center, and activities at Midwestern State University.
Located in northern part of Wichita Falls on 1-44; operated by State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
www.lone-star.net /mall/txtrails/wichita.htm   (351 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Texas Real Estate
The community of Wichita Falls sits in the northernmost part of Texas, with Oklahoma City and Dallas a two hour drive away.
Wichita Falls offers its citizens and visitors a unique blend of culture and western heritage.
Wichita Falls has a diverse offering of cultural, sporting, and educational activities.
www.relocate-america.com /states/TX/cities/Wichita_Falls.htm   (608 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Hotels - Texas.com
The La Quinta Inn Wichita Falls-Airport Area is convenient to popular north Texas attractions including Lake Arrowhead, Lake Wichita, Lake Kickapoo and Texas' best kept secret, Possum Kingdom.
Our interior courtyard property is located on the north side of town, right off Interstate 44 on Maurine exit, close to the Wichita Falls Airport, Sheppard Air Force Base, the Multi Purpose Event...
The Fairfield Inn Wichita Falls is located 10 miles from Wichita...
wichita-falls.texas.com /hotels.html   (299 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Texas - First School   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Facing the platform the seats for pupils were arranged in rows, these seats being long benches made of split logs, hewn down, with holes in the bottom for pegs, or legs, to hold the seat the proper distance from the floor, so that it would accommodate either a long-legged young man or a tiny 6-year-old.
Even the sight of a stout cottonwood switch on the teacher’s desk and the prospect of standing in a corner on one foot, adorned with a dunce cap, as a means of punishment, failed to dull the enthusiasm of these first Wichita Falls school children.
The author of this article, who was a member of the 13th family to settle in Wichita county, acknowledges his indebtedness to all the old timers for their assistance in recalling events connected with this first school.
www.ntxga.com /Wichita_First_School.html   (499 words)

  
 BORDC: Resolution Details - Wichita Falls, Texas
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls believes that there is no inherent conflict between national security and the preservation of liberty; Americans can be both safe and free.
The City of Wichita Falls affirms its strong opposition to terrorism, but also affirms that any actions to end terrorism must not be waged at the expense of the fundamental civil liberties, rights, and freedoms of the people of Wichita Falls.
The City of Wichita Falls wishes to encourage each of its many citizens to read and study the Constitution of the United States and the Texas Constitution.
www.bordc.org /detail.php?id=643   (356 words)

  
 Wichita Falls, Texas Garden and Plant Nurseries
Parker Rd Wichita Falls, TX 32 miles from center of Wichita Falls.
Wichita Falls, TX 32 miles from center of Wichita Falls.
Wichita Falls, TX 37 miles from center of Wichita Falls.
www.gardenguides.com /resources/nurseries/nurseries-city.asp?dest=Wichita+Falls+TX   (162 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Travel: City of Wichita Falls Texas Tourism Directory & Vacation Guide
Named by the American Indians who once lived in the area, Wichita Falls is the famous discovery site of one of the largest oil fields in Texas.
The city is located just 10 mi (17 km) from the center-line of the United States of America, and only a two-hour drive to both the Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Forth Worth areas.
Wichita Falls boasts an average of 104 days a year with temperatures exceeding 90°F (32°C), putting outdoor activities at the top of the list for attractions in the area.
www.wichitafalls-tx.worldweb.com   (226 words)

  
 Wichita Falls - Dallas - Fort Worth Private Investigator | Texas Detective Agency, Dallas TX
Wichita Falls - Dallas - Fort Worth Private Investigator
Texas Detective Agency, Dallas TX Wichita Falls, Texas Private Investigator and Detective Agency
With Private Investigators in Dallas, Fort Worth, DFW, and Wichita Falls Roger Holloway and his staff provide unrivalled investigative services to insurance companies, attorneys and members of the public.
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 The Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Three ramps of the highway interchange (Falls Flyover) that connect Interstate 44, US 281, US 287, with US 82 were officially opened to the public.
When considering the size, population, and the volume of existing transportation infrastructure in the entire state of Texas, no scenario could have offset all the issues and rising costs due to the current economy.
Due to construction of the Falls Flyover and the Kell West Main Lanes, the local District has exhausted its Category 3 allocation for the foreseeable future.
www.wfmpo.com   (656 words)

  
 Wichita Falls Texas Lodging - Read Hotel Reviews, Compare Hotel Prices, and Make Hotel Reservations at NexTag   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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Wichita Falls, TX The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of attractions and events like the Kell House, Lucy Park and the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Wichita Falls hotel is located on Sikes Lakes near Sikes Senter Mall and Midwestern State University.
www.nextag.com /wichita-falls-texas-lodging/search-html   (372 words)

  
 WT&J Operations in Wichita Falls, Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Wichita, Tillman & Jackson operates a 100 mile portion of the former Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT or "Katy") from Wichita Falls, Texas to Altus, Oklahoma.
Originally chartered by J.A. Kemp and Frank Kell as the Wichita Falls Northwestern Railway Company in 1906, by 1910 it extended to Forgan in the Oklahoma panhandle.
Former Santa Fe GP7s #2058 and #2086 sit at the PPG plant near Burkburnett, Texas on September 16, 1999.
www.edisaurus.com /trains/mkt/wtj_ops_wf99.htm   (129 words)

  
 Wichita Falls, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, ...
Back to Wichita Falls, TX housing info, Wichita County, Texas, TX smaller cities, TX small cities, All Cities.
The ratio of number of residents in Wichita Falls to the number of sex offenders is 631 to 1.
Wichita Christian School is a PK - 12 school and I would like to see the school included under the private High School listings.
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 Wichita Falls, Texas hotel near Midwestern State University - Econo Lodge 76301, TX270
hotel in Wichita Falls is conveniently located within walking distance of attractions and events like the Kell House Museum, Lucy Park and the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum.
Sikes Senter mall, the Falls, the Wichita Falls Country Club and the Wichita Falls Museum are also located nearby.
Texas Ranch Round Up and Lake Arrowhead State Park provide additional recreation near the hotel.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=TX270   (267 words)

  
 WICHITA FALLS TEXAS - WICHITA FALLS Homes and Real Estate For Sale - Realtor®
Jan Schaaf grew up in Wichita Falls, graduated from Wichita Falls High School and attended Trinity University.
After nine years at Breault Realtors where she was consistently a Top Producer, she moved her license to Remax Wichita Falls.
In 2001 Jan was named Wichita Falls Realtor of the year and served as President of the Wichita Falls Association of Realtors in 2005.
www.janteam.com   (231 words)

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