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RelocationTransportation
The Municipal Airport (940-855-3621) is located on the north side of Wichita Falls. American Eagle/American Airlines serves the city.
Driving distance is 126 miles to DFW International Airport and 130 miles to Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City. Skylark Van Service provides door-to-door shuttle service to DFW (940-322-1352).
Bus Travel is provided by TNM&O for a five state area with nation wide connections (940-766-2223).
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Media Services
The Wichita Falls area has excellent media coverage. Television affiliates: ABC-KSWO TV7 940-691-7778, CBS-KAUZ TV 6 940-322-6957, Fox 940-691-0003 and NBC-KFDX TV 3 940-691-0003 are broadcast. Cable TV services: Time Warner Cable 940-855-0465 is available in the area. Numerous radio stations including Cumulus (940-704-0145), and Gap (940-763-1111) give area listeners a wide variety of music from alternative rock to National Public Radio. The Times Record News is the city's daily newspaper (940-723-8471) and several area towns, including Wichita Falls, also publish weekly papers. back to top
Utilities
Telephone - A T & T 800-464-7928
Water/Sewer - City of Wichita Falls 940-761-7414
Electricity - TXU Electric Delivery 800-242-9113
Natural Gas - Atmos Energy 800-960-3030
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Religion
Wichita Falls is home to more than 180 Christian churches from 40 denominations, a Jewish Synagogue and members of almost every religious community. Many churches work together to support community organizations, such as Interfaith Ministries and Faith Mission, and churches near Midwestern State University provide fellowship for students both on and off campus. back to top
Voter Registration
You may register to vote in the County Clerk's office at the Wichita County Court House, 900 7th Street (940-766-8174).
You are eligible to vote in all city, county, state and federal elections 30 days after you register.
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Auto Registration & Driver License Info
New Texas citizens have 30 days to change vehicle tags through the Wichita County Tax Assessor at the Courthouse Annex, 6th and Scott Streets. Proof of Insurance and a Texas State Inspection Sticker are required. A vehicle must be registered in Texas before the driver's license can be changed (940-766-8248). Driver's licenses are obtained from the Department of Public Safety, 5505 North Central Freeway at Missile Road (940-851-6610). back to top
Financial InstitutionsThere are several banks and credit unions in Wichita Falls. There are also finance, loan, and mortgage companies and people who can help you with investment information, as well. All of your financial needs can be easily accommodated. Check the categorical listing section of the Chamber Membership Directory for Chamber members who can provide these services. back to top
Pets
Dogs are required to be vaccinated, licensed and leashed or penned in yards. Cats are required to be licensed. Licenses can be purchased at the City/County Health Department, 1700 3rd Street. (940-761-7824) back to top
The Arts, Galleries, Museums & Parks
Leisure time opportunities are wide and varied in the Wichita Falls area and listed below are a selection of many of the city's features - Backdoor Theatre-Main stage and dinner stage community theatre (940-322-5000) Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre- has two annual major productions, school demonstrations, guest performers and benefits (940-322-2552) Kemp Center for the Arts-Outdoor sculpture garden, performance hall, gift shop, gallery and studios featuring works of art (940-767-2787) Wichita Theatre and Opera House-Theatre featuring family oriented plays, classic films, and concerts (940-723-9037) Wichita Falls Symphony- performing six times annually with a wide variety of guest musicians (940-723-6202) Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU- (940-692-0923) Gallerie Pavillon- The only fine art gallery in Wichita Falls featuring original works from national /international artists (940-761-0058) University Art Gallery-Fain Fine Arts Center- (940-397-4386) Kell House Museum- (940-723-2712) Museum of North Texas History- (940-322-7628) Wee-Chi-Tah Sculpture- sculpture done by local artist Jack Stevens is a tribute to native families (940-716-5500) Wichita Falls Police & Fire Museum- (940-767-4263) Wichita Falls Railroad Museum- (940-723-2661) River Bend Nature Center- Environmental educational center, Conservatory, wetlands area, butterfly garden, bird habitat and three-quarter mile outdoor nature trail (940-767-0843) Lake Arrowhead State Park- (940-528-2211) Castaway Cove Water Park- (940-322-5000) Lucy Park- is the largest of the city's 40 parks includes the Water Falls, public swimming pool, pavilion, and playgrounds (940-761-7490) Wichita Falls Water Falls & Trails- six miles of paved tree-lined, landscaped trails beginning in Lucy Park (940-761-7490) The Plex- adult and family entrainment including miniature golf and a driving range (940-696-1222) back to top
Frequently Called Numbers
Emergency: 911
Police Department: 940-761-7792 Admin
Fire Department: 940-761-7901 Admin
Wichita County Sheriff: 940-766-8170 Admin
Board of Commerce & Industry: 940-723-2741
City Bus Transportation: 940-761-7433
City Offices: 940-761-7601 Information
Convention/Visitors Bureau: (CVB) 940-716-5500
County Offices: 940-766-8100 Information
Wichita Falls Public Library: 767-0868
Midwestern State University: 940-397-4352 information
Multi-Purpose Events Center: (MPEC) 940-716-5500
Sheppard AFB Information: 940-676-2511
Texas Travel Bureau: 940-3-7931
Vernon College: 940-696-8752
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport: 940-855-3621
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