Chris Horgen Email

Public Information Officer . City of Wichita Falls

Current Roles

Employees:
550
Revenue:
$15M
About
Wichita Falls officially became a city on September 27,\n1872, when town lots were sold at what is now the corner\nof Seventh and Ohio Streets. The City has a rich\nhistory as a center for oil manufacturing and agricultural\nproduction. Today, the City’s pro-business attitude\ncontinues to encourage entrepreneurship and sustainable\nlong-term growth. Major area employers include Sheppard\nAir Force Base, North Texas State Hospital, United Regional\nHealthcare System, Wichita Falls ISD, and Midwestern State\nUniversity.\n\nWichita Falls offers abundant recreational, cultural, and\nentertainment opportunities. Recreation programs cover a\nwide range of activities including softball, volleyball,\nkickball, flag football, disk golf, basketball, dance, fitness,\nspecial events, senior activities, and more. Local amenities\nlike the River Bend Nature Center, Castaway Cove\nWaterpark, Lake Wichita, and Lake Arrowhead attract\noutdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The Kemp Center for the\nArts, Museum of North Texas History, Kell House Museum,\nWichita Falls Railroad Museum, and the Juanita Harvey Art\nGallery at MSU provide cultural enrichment and education\nopportunities for the whole family. Popular annual events\nsuch as the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Red River Wine\nFestival, Cajun Festival, Oil Bowl, Art and Soul Festival,\nFreedom Festival, City Light Parade, and THOR 5-K run\ndraw visitors from throughout the region.
City of Wichita Falls Address
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, TX
United States

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