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Utility Connections Electricity & Natural Gas TXU Electricity and Gas Main: 800-460-3030 Customer Service: 800-242-9113 Emergency: 800-233-2133 Hearing Impaired: 800-468-3388 A connection is usually made within 24 hours of receipt of deposit for service. Telephone Services Southwestern Bell Main: 800-464-7928 Applications for service are taken over the phone. also, NTS Communications Main: 800-658-2150 Applications are taken over the phone. Water & Sewer City of Wichita Falls Main: 940-761-7414 Contact the City of Wichita Falls for new service. Identification is required. Same day connection is available after receipt of deposit. Monthly billing includes water, sewer and garbage pickup. Voter Registration Anyone 18 years of age, or older, may register to vote in the County Clerk's Office at the Wichita County Courthouse. One may vote in all city, county, state and federal elections 30 days after registering. County Courthouse, 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 Phone: 940-766-8174 for more information. Post Offices Wichita Falls Main: 940-397-5000 Morningside: 940-397-5000 Sheppard AFB: 940-855-3319 Bridge Creek:: 940-692-8163 Sikes Center: 940-696-3814 Henrietta: 940-538-5051 Burkburnett: 940-569-2791 Iowa Park: 940-592-5522 Zip Codes: 940-766-4188 Zip Code Software: 940-766-4188 See also, the "Emergency" link for health related information. |
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If you are a newcomer to Wichita Falls, you will find everything you need below to get you started in exploring the area. See the links to the right for more specific details about the sights, sounds and scenes in and around Wichita Falls! |

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City Government Wichita Falls is governed by a Manager/Council form of government consisting of a Mayor and Council Members who represent a single member district. They are elected for two year staggered terms with a 10 year maximum term. See also, "History" link for the history of the area. Phone: 940-761-7404 for more information. County Government The county operates under a commissioner's court composed of the County Judge as presiding Chairperson and four County Commissioners. The County Judge is elected at-large and the Commissioners are elected by precinct. Phone: 940-761-8100 for more information. See also "Government." Drivers' Licenses Vehicle Tag Changes Drivers' licenses are obtained from the Dept. of Public Safety at 5505 N. Central Freeway. One has 30 days from the time of relocation to change an out of state license to a Texas license. Phone: 940-855-6610 for more information. Vehicle license plates may be obtained at the Vehicle Tag Office in the Wichita County Courthouse Annex, 6th Street & Scott Avenue. Residents have 30 days to change tags. Phone: 940-766-8201 for more information. Vehicle Tag Substations Burkburnett 940-569-3326 City View 940-855-2351 Iowa Park 940-592-4193 Education Wichita Falls Independent School District includes two early childhood centers, 20 elementary schools, four junior high schools, three high schools, one special education center, two vocational education centers and one student adjustment center. WFISD offers magnet programs at each junior high and senior high school. WFISD has five magnate programs. Phone: 940-720-3100 for more information, or see our links under "Education" for a complete listing of schools and their respective phone numbers and website links, whenever available. |




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A tropical-themed paradise for the whole family, Castaway Cove Waterpark, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, features waterslides off 40 foot and 50 foot towers, interactive Kiddie Park, Lazy River floating stream, Tidal Wave Pool, terrific concerts and so much more are waiting for you and your family at Castaway Cove! |



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