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Welcome to Midwestern State University!: Local Government & Politics

Guide introducing new students to Wichita Falls, the home of Midwestern State University.

Welcome to Wichita Falls!

*For "A Very Short History of Wichita Falls," please click here.

*Credit: Official Wichita Falls City Website (http://www.wichitafallstx.gov/),

County/City Government

Wichita County
City of Wichita Falls
City of Iowa Park
City of Burkburnett
City of Electra
City of Pleasant Valley
City of Kamay
Cashion Community
City of Haynesville

Political Organizations

Community Agencies

American Red Cross of North Texas
Texas Blood Institute- Wichita Falls
BPL Plasma Wichita Falls
North Texas Area United Way
Patsy's House
Children's Advocacy Center
First Step
Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy center.
Wichita Falls Faith Mission
Homeless shelters-programs.
YMCA of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank

Utilites

Wichita Falls Utility Billing and Collection Division
Water, sewer, and garbage.
Reliant Energy
Direct Energy
TXU Energy
Oncor Electric Delivery
Provider of electric services in Wichita County.
Spectrum
Atmos Energy

Taxes/Property Taxes

Wichita County Tax Office
Wichita Appraisal District
Official website of Wichita County Appraisal District, the party responsible for appraising property in Wichita County.
Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce

Elections/Voting

Wichita County Election Information
Information regarding voting locations, precinct maps, and election data can be found here.
Texas Department of State- Elections
Useful information for General Voters.

Emergency Agencies

Disaster/Emergency Management and Planning:

Fire Departments:

Wichita Falls Fire Department - The WFFD currently operates eight Fire Stations.
Wichita Falls Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office

Police and Sheriff's Departments:

Churches

Wichita Falls- Local Churches