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Fun in the Falls 5Accommodations 6-7Alive with Arts 11Facts & References 14Casinos 16A Little History 17Sports, Anyone? 20Works of Art 22Go Natural! 23Dining Guide 32Hotter’N Hell 33Shopping 42

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castaway cove Waterpark is open from mid-May to mid-september.

Castaway Cove Waterpark1000 central Freeway east, 322-5500www.castawaycovewaterpark.com

Open mid-May through mid-September. A tropical-themed paradise for the whole fam-ily! Features thrilling water slides off 40- and 50-foot towers, interactive Kiddie Park, Lazy River floating stream, Tidal Wave Pool, The Cliffhanger, a performance stage for events and so much more! Call or visit website for hours and costs.

Field of Honor Paintball Games2317 hampton road, 761-5566www.fieldofhonor.com

Covering almost 30 acres, enjoy paintball safely and legally. Pack a picnic and enjoy the 1600-square-foot covered picnic pavilion.

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Games are run Saturdays and Sundays all year in any weather. Paintball Store is open Wednesday-Sunday.

The Plex4131 southwest Parkway, 696-1222www.theplexfec.com

This family-fun facility boasts the hottest go-carts, bumper boats, two world-class 18-hole mini golf courses and large outdoor bat-ting cage facility! Also houses a huge video arcade with kiddie rides and ball crawl, picnic pavilions, a party room plus an on-site snack bar. Call or visit website for hours and costs.

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Fun in the FallsFun in the FallsRiver Bend Nature Center2200 Third St., 767-0843www.riverbendnaturecenter.org

Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Satur-day 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Ad-mission: $3 per person; children 2 and under are free. Watch a plethora of emerging butter-flies in the chrysalis stage in the Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. River Bend also offers over 15 acres of trails, wetlands and ponds to enjoy. The trails are free and normally open during daytime hours. Discover which bird species spend the winter in our woods or what creatures prowl by night. The learn-ing center, gift shop and children’s garden are the newest part of these beautiful facilities and a welcome addition to the 6,700-square-foot pavilion and covered outdoor gathering area used for receptions, parties, family gatherings, reunions and events.

Village Bowl4022 Kemp, 696-BOWLwww.villagebowl.net

Recently remodeled with new balls, returns plus the new Village Bowl Saloon with delicious food and premium beverages. 16 high quality lanes with easy automatic scoring for family, friends and league bowling. Join a league, have a party or just bowl for fun. Call or visit website for open lane days/times.

Skate Whirl4208 Jacksboro Highway, 767-1552www.skatewhirlrollerskating.com

A Wichita Falls tradition for 35 years, Skate Whirl offers fun for the entire family! Skate away to the sounds of Top 40 Music, show your skills at skating games and enjoy food from the delicious snack bar all in a safe environment. For fun you can feel and more information about hours and cost, call or visit website.

Waterfall and TrailsJust west of I-44, U.S. 287 N and U.S. 281 N

Open year round. Free (Waterfall is turned off during short seasons of very low water). This 54-foot man-made waterfall is a multilevel cascade on the south bank of the Wichita River. The Waterfall can be seen by southbound mo-torists on I-44 and provides many wonderful photo ops. Parking areas, located just inside Lucy Park on Sunset Drive, have access to a sce-nic one-mile concrete trail to the Waterfall and back. Closer parking is available along the ser-vice road which circles under the I-44 bridge over the Wichita River. The trail system has 4.37 miles of connected trails stretching along the Wichita River from Lucy to Williams Parks. It is also connected to 1.55 miles of the Holli-day Creek Trails. For more on the wonderful trail system around the city, see Page 23 (in Go Natural).

Wichita Falls Vineyards and Winery3399-B Peterson Road South (Iowa Park), 855-2093www.wichitafallsvineyardsandwinery.com

Nestled between the rustling waters of the Wichita River and Buffalo Creek, Wichita Falls Vineyards and Winery produces wines which capture the unique spirit and history of the region from the Wichita Indians to today’s international mix of culture and life-styles. The Vineyard’s inventory includes reds, whites, blush, dessert wines, chocolate wine sauces, wine candles and more. Their quaint tasting room and gift shop are open daily.

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Backdoor Theatre 501 Indiana, 322-5000www.backdoortheatre.org

One of Wichita Falls’ more unique cultural opportunities awaits you at this converted ice house, which is now home to one of the city’s most popular community theaters. The building at the theater’s present location was built in 1921 as the “People’s Ice House.” In 1975, the building was remodeled and the first show in 1976 was “Man of LaMancha.” In 1981, “Come Blow Your Horn” was the first dinner theater. Since then, thousands of people have enjoyed the many productions which include dinner theaters, musicals, dramas, comedies and more. The re-mainder of the 2010 season includes “Pirates of Penzance,” “Caught in the Net,” “Jekyll & Hyde The Musical” and “Tuna Christmas.”

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The Wichita Theatre Performing Arts Centre919 Indiana ave., 723-9037www.wichitatheatre.com

This designated historic landmark theater first opened in 1908 as a vaudeville and opera house, welcoming touring shows to Wichita Falls. From the 1940s through the ‘70s it was a premier movie theatre. Now, completely restored to its full art deco appearance and adding in a new lobby, gift shop, concession area and event space, it’s a nonprofit organization featuring Broadway type musicals and the Encore Theatre 4 Kidz productions. Celebrating its 102nd Anniversary Season, The Wichita Theatre offers year round entertainment suitable for the entire family. The 2010 season continues as it features “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Aladdin,” “Cats,” and “It’s a Wonderful Life — The Musical.”

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Fain Fine Arts Center at MSULouis Rodriguez Drive and Nocona Trail, 397-4243www.finearts.mwsu.edu

Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. when school is in session. Midwestern State Uni-versity is strongly committed to providing attractive, serviceable fine arts facilities. The theater wing of the center includes the recently refurbished 475-seat Fine Arts Theatre and the flexibly designed Bea Wood Studio Theatre. The recently refurbished Juanita Harvey Art Gallery is continually active, hosting exhibits by visiting professional artists, students and faculty.

The Mane Eventwww.maneevent.org

The Mane Event, a project for the Leader-ship Wichita Falls Class of 2007, presents more than 40 amazing life-size fiberglass horses cre-ated in the style of Chicago’s famous Cows on Parade. Artistically painted by 30 artists, the horses have made their home at various spon-sor locations around the city. Most are placed outdoors and can be seen from your vehicle.

Stomping Ground StudioCall for directions, 438-2330www.stompinggroundstudio.com

Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the beauty of Jack Stevens’ work while here. All created in bronze, his sculptures include the “Wee-Chi-Tah,” one of America’s largest sculptures that features the First Nation of America, and the new “Mustangs” at MSU. Jack invites visitors to his studio, where more of his astonishing art can be found. He only asks that you call first, as he’d hate to miss you when you come!

The Kemp Center for the Arts1300 Lamar, 767-2787www.kempcenter.org

Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Most activities are free. Originally built in classic revival style as a public library in 1917, The Kemp Center for the Arts is the center of the art community in the Wichita Falls area. The Arts Council, Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and Wichita Falls Youth Sym-phony are based here. The annual Art on the Green Outdoor Sculpture Invitational brings sculptures from all over the world for a yearlong exhibit. Both permanent and rotating art shows are exhibited in the NorthLight, West End Studio and What’s Up Downstairs galleries. Annual events include Arts Alive! Home & Garden Show and the Art Affair on Kemp Square.

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Studio Brazos Gallery2407 Kemp, 322-3372www.studiobrazos.com

Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Free. Bob Beck’s original artworks reflect his fondness of the South and Southwest, with subjects ranging from old homesteads deep in the heart of Texas to old churches and pueblos in New Mexico, to the majestic streams and mountains of Colorado. His work is represented in galleries in Santa Fe, Chimayo and Taos, N.M. Bob frequently travels so it is suggested that you call first to ensure the gallery is open.

Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra1300 lamar, 723-6202www.wfso.org

In May of 1952, the first full-time con-ductor, a Hungarian refugee named Erno Daniel, took the podium and the following year, the Wichita Falls Symphony League was formed. In 1964 the symphony featured Van Cliburn as guest pianist! The current conductor, Dr. Candler Schaffer of West Melbourne, Fla., presents a series of six sub-scription concerts in Memorial Auditorium each season. Attendance averages some 1,600 patrons per concert. The orchestra now employs about 70 professional musi-cians for its performances and annually features outstanding guest artists.

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Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU2 eureka circle, 397-8900www.mwsu.edu/wfma

Open Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Free (some rotating exhibits may have a fee). This mu-seum is the principal institution dedicated to collecting and exhibiting works of art in the region. Selections from the museum’s

permanent collection of American works of art on paper are regularly exhibited, along with temporary presentations of interdisciplinary and multicultural pro-grams of international and national im-portance. Situated next to Sikes Lake, it is a favorite destination for individual activi-ties, community gatherings and summer art camps.

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Try your luck at any one of the Indian Nation casinos located just a short drive from Wichita Falls. Gam-ing, dining, shows and more are wait-ing for you just across the Oklahoma border off I-44 N. All are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Comanche Red River Casino866-280-3261www.comancheredrivercasino.com

52,500 square feet, 1,150 slots, 12 table games including Texas Hold’em, Blackjack and Craps. Also enjoy Red River Grill. Take Exit 1 off I-44 North. Located only 15 minutes from Wichita Falls.

Kiowa Casino866-370-4077www.kiowacasino.com

The experience awaits you at Kiowa Casino! With over 60,000 square feet of Las Vegas-style gam-ing excitement, 960+ slot machines, 20 game tables including Blackjack,

Spanish 21, Diceless Craps, and No Limit Texas Hold’em. Includes three dining experiences at Morningstar Steakhouse, Morningstar Buffet and Winner’s Circle Sports Bar & Grille. Take Exit 1 off I-44 North. Located only 15 minutes from Wichita Falls.

Fort Sill Apache Casino580-248-5905www.ftsillapachecasino.com

Two floors of excitement featur-ing over 650 slots and table games covering 23,500 square feet of gam-ing space; reel games, video poker and slots, plus nine table games. Take Exit 37 off I-44 N for Gore Blvd. Located 50 minutes from Wichita Falls.

Comanche Nation Casino580-354-2000www.ComancheNationCasinos.com

Take Exit 37 off I-44 N for Gore Blvd. Located 50 minutes from Wich-ita Falls.

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Atlanta Bread, 2801 midwestern Parkway

Burger King, 1307 Holliday St.

Café Giovanni’s, 2526 Missile Rd #1

Hardback Coffee Café, Hastings, 2801 Southwest Parkway

Joe Muggs Coffee (with charge), 3111 Midwestern Parkway

McAlister’s Deli, 3902 Call Field Road

Pete’s Coffee Shop, Market Street, 4590 Kell Blvd.

Starbucks (with charge), 2908 Kemp Blvd.

Travel Information Center, 900 Central Frwy.

Wichita Falls Public Library, 600 11th St.

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Depot Square Antique DistrictDowntown

This district, six city blocks centering around the Farmers Market at Eighth and Ohio streets, is a journey back through time and in-cludes a visit to the Littlest Skyscraper, Rail-road Museum and Route Building, the Museum of North Texas History and historic Holt Hotel. While visiting, take time to shop in the many amazing antique stores, or if you’re a bargain hunter, the marvelous resale shops. Historic happenings at the Farmers Market site include the anniversary of Wichita Falls in 1883 at-tended by Quanah Parker, the last Comanche Indian Chief. This is also the site where two bank robbers and murderers were lynched and hung by an angry mob in 1896!

Historic Holt Hotel600 Eighth St.

Originally known as the Kemp-Kell Build-ing, this was the first of many skyscrapers to be built downtown. As business interests grew, it was sold in 1926 to George Holt, entrepreneur and hotelier, and H.S. Ford, a theater man. The bustling business boom created a tremendous need for hotel rooms. Holt and Ford turned the building into a state-of-the-art hotel with par-lors, suites, radios and even conditioned air. Guests arrived by rail and walked to this beau-tiful modern landmark to enjoy the hospitality of Wichita Falls. Our community drew people from around the world, many seeking fortunes in the booming oil business. In its time, the Holt played host to many notable guests, including Eleanor Roosevelt, then first lady of the United States, and even Sally Rand, the world famous fan dancer. The recent restoration into upscale loft apartments boasts occupancy over 100 per-cent.

Kell House Museum900 Bluff St., 723-2712www.wichitaheritage.org

Open for guided tours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m.; $5 adults, $4 seniors and military, $1 children and students w/ID

One of the most historically and architec-turally significant buildings in Wichita Falls, this museum features original family furnish-ings, textiles, decorative arts and historic cos-tumes. Tours of this local, state and national landmark provide a fascinating history of this area’s early settlement. Frank Kell, long consid-

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Call Field Memorial Museumold Jacksboro highway, 322-7628www.month-tx.org

Open each Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and most anytime by appointment; Free. It comes to life the first Saturday of each month with flights of “The Jenny,” rides in a WWI Model T and the newest addition, a 1915 Saxon automobile! Call Field was one of only 5 air bases in Texas during World War I. It closed in the early 1920s, but established Wichita Falls as America’s premier city for training of its military pilots. Housed here is Curtiss JN4D “Jenny” biplane, perhaps the most famous airplane in American aviation history and credited with “putting the United States into the air.” The City of Wichita Falls purchased this rare “Jenny” (one of only five that still flies) to use as the Museum’s centerpiece.

ered a visionary and driving force behind the growth of the city, moved to Wichita Falls in 1896 at the urging of his brother-in-law, Joseph Kemp. The two men were involved in the grain industry, development of Lake Wichita, utility companies, newspaper, streetcar system, rail-road, the local college and more! In 1909, Mr. Kell purchased land overlooking downtown and built a home for his family. Purchased and restored by the Wichita County Heritage Soci-ety, it opened as a museum in 1981.

Memorial Auditorium1300 Seventh St., 716-5500www.wfmpec.com

The last area Indian battle had been fought only 10 years before on the bluff where Memo-rial Auditorium now stands. Memorial Au-ditorium, built in the late 1920s, seats 2,700 people in a beautiful historical facility which originally was a duplication of Fair Park Music Hall in Dallas, with the same three portals on the front but with a slightly different style of architecture and interior décor. In the early days, Will Rogers twirled ropes performing on stage along with Louis Armstrong, Elvis Pres-

ley, Duke Ellington, Ethel Barrymore, Helen Keller, Gene Autry and Bob Hope.

Museum of North Texas History720 indiana, 322-7628www.month-tx.org

Open Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 pm, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Free. Learn how North Texas was settled, how past wars affected our area and much more! Permanent exhibits include The Military Collection hous-ing more than 3,000 items from the Civil War to the current conflict. The centerpiece of this collection is the Iwo Jima Room. Heritage Hall features the collection of over 500 cowboy hats collected by Wichita Falls businessman Nat Fleming over a 54-year career. A teller window and mail drop from the Monroe Street Station Post Office along with a horse-drawn buggy and reproduction storefronts complete the heritage experience. The Oil Exhibit relives both the modern and glory days of the oil boom of North Texas.

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Sports, anyone?Sports, anyone?

With newly renovated golf courses, a new skate park, agricultural center, two speedways, a softball complex and events such as Hotter’N Hell Hundred and Texas Ranch Roundup, Wichita Falls has something to offer every sporting enthusiast!

Golf

Champions Course at Weeks Park4400 Lake Park Dr., 767-6107 www.weeksparkgolf.com

The Champions Course at Weeks Park is an 18-hole facility providing an upscale municipal course to the area. The course is owned by the City of Wichita Falls and operated by A.P.G.L. management. Jeffrey D. Brauer designed the course. It boasts over 7,200 yards of golf, five tee boxes on each hole and Tifway 419 fairways.

River Creek Golf Course316 FM 1177, 855-3361 www.golfrivercreek.com

An 18-hole, par-71 championship course with four sets of tee boxes and outstanding

practice facilities. The medium length, chal-lenging layout makes this course accommodat-ing to all levels of golfers.

Auto Sports, Tennis, Hockey & More!

Hamilton Park Tennis Center 3101 Hamilton, 766-2321 www.wichitafallstx.gov

12 lighted courts and a pro shop.

Wildcats HockeyWichita Falls Wildcats, Kay Yeager Coliseum, 1000 Fifth St., 716-5587 www.wfwildcatshockey.com

Are you an ice-hockey fan? Even if you aren’t, these games are fun and exciting! The Wildcats are in the South division of the North Ameri-can Hockey League, for some of the nation’s top 16- to 20-year-old players. Their season runs from September to March with playoffs in April. Many games have fun promotions in-cluding giveaways of trading cards and posters

and several themed nights. Tickets range from $11 to $18, with discounts for children, seniors, military and groups.

J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center111 N. Burnett St. www.wfmpec.com

Events from rodeos to NATO banquets to festivals to motocross are held each year in this versatile facility. The Bridwell Center boasts the following amenities: 50,000 square feet of usable floor space, plus a 120’ x 270’ indoor arena that is open at both ends. The arena seats 1200+, consists of 274 indoor horse stalls with 500 total stalls available, 500 cattle ties, 4 wash stalls, sheltered outdoor holding pens with ac-cess open to arena and RV hook ups available.

Kay Yeager Coliseum1000 Fifth St., 716-5500 www.wfmpec.com

Features a 120’ x 250’ arena floor, permanent seating for 6,500 people and additional tempo-rary seating capacity for 3,500 along with hand-icap-accessibility and large overhead doors at

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Memorial Stadium4709 Barnett Road, 720-3039

Recognized as one of the finest football stadiums in Texas and home to three Wichita Falls high school football teams as well as the annual Oil Bowl Classic, a Texas vs. Okla-homa high school all-star game. The stadium seats approximately 14,500 fans and features paved parking for up to 3,600 cars.

Red River Speedway2879 Fm 369, 636-5258 www.redriverspeedway.net

This Speedway with a ¼-mile semi-banked asphalt oval track hosts exciting racing events from March through October. An ASA Member track.

Texoma Motor Speedway 7567 seymour Highway 766-0153 www.texomamotorspeedway.com

Dirt track racing on a 1/10-mile banked clay oval and a 1/5-mile

banked clay oval tracks. Go Karts, Mini Sprints, Mini Stocks, Pro-4 Trucks, Mod-4 Cars. Events run from March through November.

Weeks Park Tennis Center4101 weeks Park dr., 322-6600 www.wichitafallstx.gov

This tennis center offers 9 lighted courts, all well maintained, and a pro shop.

Wichita Falls Softball Complex1702 sheppard Access Road, 767-4263 www.wichitafallstx.gov

Family complex offering 8 lighted softball fields, concessions, picnic areas and more.

Wichita Falls Skate Park1721 maurine st.

This skate park has 13,000 square feet of concrete! Designed by Grindline Skateparks out of Se-attle, it features rails, bowls and big air jumps. The park is open from 8 a.m. to midnight daily for everyone to enjoy.

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tion of leaving a legacy of beautiful art in our city with the Cyclists at MSU, in honor of the Hotter’N Hell Hundred cycling event held here each year.

Gates of HerculesTaft and Nocona Trail, MSU Campus

This impressive sculpture was completed in commemoration of MSU’s 75th anniversary. Each limestone block weighs 5,000 pounds! Created by Sandi Stein of Fairview, Texas.

Little Girl sculptureBridwell Park, Harrison at Monroe

By artist Jack Stevens

The Sun WatcherCouncil Drive and Wigwam Trail, MSU Campus

Another of Jack Stevens’ phenomenal sculptures. The beauty of this Indian art is awe-inspiring.

Liberty BellFront lawn of Hardin Administration Building Taft and Hampstead, MSU Campus

An exact replica of the Liberty Bell — from the inscriptions to the crack — was donated to Midwestern State University by community members Aurora and Phil Bolin. The bell itself stands 42-3/16 inches high, has a diameter of 44-1/2 inches and weighs 2,050 pounds. Cast in bronze, this amazing piece was hand crafted by a company in France. The 12,000-pound display includes a large granite base and two plaques, one of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and the other of the Declaration of Independence.

Mustangs at MSUCorner of Midwestern Parkway and Taft

By local artist Jack Stevens. Three larger-than-life sized Mustang horses, staged as “run-ning wild” and made of bronze, now grace the campus of Midwestern State University.

Vietnam War MemorialMemorial Stadium, 4709 Barnett Road

WWII War MemorialWichita County Courthouse lawn, 900 Seventh St.

WWI MemorialMemorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh St.

Works of ArtWorks of Art

Wichita Falls boasts some 20 sculptures, statues and memorials throughout the city! With the newest additions of the Mustangs and an exact replica of the Liberty Bell, both on the campus of Midwestern State University, we truly are a city of art.

Wee-Chi-Tah Sculpture500 block of Wichita Street

By local artist Jack Stevens. One of Amer-ica’s largest sculptures that features the First Nation of America, this marvelous life-size sculpture features a Comanche family cross-ing the Wichita River. The actual legend of their crossing defines where Wichita Falls got its name. This multipart artwork is of a woman, her child, two braves, their horses and a colt set in the natural beauty of rock and flowing water. The woman is testing the river’s depth, as the legend tells, and describes it is “waist-deep,” which is how “Wee-chi-tah” is translated.

Art on the Green Outdoor Sculpture InvitationalKemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar

Admission is free. This annual event brings fabulous artwork to the Kemp Center’s beau-tiful grounds for a yearlong exhibit. Ten to 12 sculptures from artists all over the globe are en-joyed by residents and tourists each year. The Sculpture Garden, which also houses perma-nent exhibits, is open weekdays and Saturdays. The sculptures are lighted at night and guided group tours can be arranged.

Crape MyrtleHarold Jones Park, Ninth and Broad streets

As a work of public art, it has seldom been appreciated. When this 12-foot enamel-on-iron sculpture was commissioned to commemorate the city’s centennial and installed in 1982, a furor arose over both the representation of the hearty North Texas’ Crape Myrtle and the New York artist chosen to do so. Much of the local citizenry were unnerved by the statue’s $100,000 price tag, though half of the money came from the Nation-al Endowment for the Arts with the other half from local taxes. In time, however, this sculpture has become a shady place for visitors to sit and a cheerful place for children to play.

Hotter’N Hell Hundred CyclistsComanche Trail and Council Drive, MSU Campus

Local Artist Jack Stevens continues his tradi-

sculptures, statues & memorials

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The Crape Myrtle in Harold Jones Park.

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The Mustangs at Midwestern State University. other works of art can be found on Page 22.

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Go Natural!Go Natural!

Nature enthusiasts find a visit to Wichita Falls adventurous and fulfilling. We hope the information below on our trail systems, parks, Wichita Mountains and more becomes your guide to many bold ventures during your stay!

Hike & Bike Trail SystemWichita River Trails

This trail system has 4.37 miles of connect-ed trails stretching along the Wichita River from Lucy Park to Williams Park. It is also connected to 1.55 miles of the Holliday Creek trails. Starting in Lucy Park, you can travel all the way to East Scott Street and back, 12.8 miles round trip. Along the way you’ll find some of the most beautiful scenery in the city. Peaceful and serene wooded areas abound and are alive with color in both spring and fall. Wildlife such as white-tailed deer, squirrels and all kinds of birds can often be seen. It’s worth the walk just to smell the honeysuckle. Bridges are a consis-tent theme along the Wichita River Trails. The railroad bridge that crosses the river near Scott Avenue is the oldest functional railroad bridge in the United States on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe system! The “Wee-Chi-Tah” sculpture

can be seen across the river near the site of the original falls. The site can be accessed from the trail by crossing over the river on the old Bridge Street Bridge.

Holliday Creek TrailsThis trail system stretches from Lake Wich-

ita to Williams Park. Trail goers, whether bik-ing, skating, skateboarding, running or walk-ing, can presently travel from Lake Wichita Park all the way to Hamilton Park (11.1 miles round trip). The trail starts again at Scott Av-enue and stretches to Williams Park where it connects with the Wichita River Trail System. There’s quite a view in all directions from atop the Lake Wichita spillway. At the base there’s a parklike area with vehicle parking. It’s a perfect place to start your adventure on the Holliday Creek Trails.

Wee-Chi-Tah Trail322-3223, www.weechita.org

The Wee-Chi-Tah Trail is a 13-mile off-road trail that starts at Berend’s Landing (by the “Wee-Chi-Tah” Sculpture), and travels west along the north side of the Wichita River into the Lucy Park area. It’s primarily used for hik-

ing, mountain biking and running. The trail is an all natural surface. It offers the challenges of short, steep climbs and drops, along with other obstacles that you would find on a native Texas trail. It was named the “Best Urban Off Road Trail in Texas” by the Subaru Trail Doc-tors with Texas Parks and Wildlife. The trail is wild so we caution that you enjoy it, but at your own risk!

Wichita MountainsFrom I-44 N take Highway 49 (exit 45). Go west 10 miles to the Refuge Gate, 580-429-3222www.wichitamountains.fws.gov

Less than an hour’s drive north of Wichita Falls are the Wichita Mountains, which rank among the oldest ranges on earth. Formation of these mountains began some 500 million years ago! These mountains host a rare piece of the past — there are legends of lost mines and cached treasure. Spanish traders bartered with several Indian tribes for hides and other artifacts, and legends persist of hidden treasures of Spanish gold. The James gang is said to have buried ban-dit loot somewhere among its boulder-strewn slopes and other, less renowned, outlaws sup-

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Calendar of EventsJuly

AugustFrancine Miller Art Exhibit at the

Kemp Center for the ArtsAug 4-Sept 18

1300 Lamar • 767-2787

No Justice in concert at The Crazy Horse Saloon

Aug 63600 Jacksboro Hwy • 322-3555

“Aladdin Jr.” at the Wichita Theatre

Performing Arts CenterWeekends Aug 6 thru Aug 21

919 Indiana • 723-9037www.wichitatheatre.com

2nd Annual Deer Fest, MPECAug 7

1000 5th, 723-7070www.deerfestwichitafalls.com

Admission $5, 12 and under free

Larry Lemons Western Art Exhibit at the Kemp Center for the Arts

Aug 12-Sept 251300 Lamar • 767-2787

Museum of N. TX History 6th Annual

“Friends of the Museum” SaleAug 8

720 Indiana • 322-7628

5th Annual Bluegrass Festival MPEC

Aug 13 & 14 1000 5th • 761-7490

$5 for both days or $3 for one

Kyle Bennett Band in concert at The Crazy Horse Saloon

Aug 133600 Jacksboro Hwy • 322-3555

TX Collectors Gun & Knife Show, MPEC

Aug 14 & 15 1000 5th • 692-3766

$5 adults, 13 and under free with adult supervision

TX Ranch Round Up, MPECAug 20-21

1000 5th • Tickets 716-5555

Brandon Rhyder in concert at The Crazy Horse Saloon

Aug 203600 Jacksboro Hwy • 322-3555

Hotter‘N Hell Hundred and Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Races at MPEC

Aug 27-29 1000 5th • www.hh100.org

Shrinefestfeaturing Kevin Fowler, Casey

Donahew, Micky & the Motorcars plus more at the Shrine Arena,

Hatton & McKinney RdsAug 28

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“Caught in the Net” on the Dinner Stage at Backdoor Theatre

Aug 28-Sept 12 501 Indiana • 322-5000 www.backdoortheatre.org

“Bronzes by Donald” by Donald Blankenship

Kemp Center for the ArtsJuly 14-Sept 25

1300 Lamar • 767-2787

Covers Brothers Band at The Iron Horse Pub

July 23 615 8th • 767-9488

www.theironhorsepub.com

Seth James in concert at The Iron Horse Pub

July 30615 8th • 767-9488

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August

“Traveling Dreams” photography by Angela Bacon-KidwellKemp Center for the Arts

Thru July 101300 Lamar • 767-2787

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Art Exhibit

“Memories in the Making”Kemp Center for the Arts

Thru July 311300 Lamar • 767-2787

WF Art Assoc. “Artists to Watch”Kemp Center for the Arts

Thru August 71300 Lamar • 767-2787

Freedom Fest, SAFBJuly 3 • 1 p.m.

676-7017 Open to Public - Free Admissionwww.sheppardfreedomfest.com

Kell House Old Fashioned Fourth of July and

Most Patriotic Children’s ParadeJuly 3

900 Bluff • Free Admission

Mark McKinney in concert at The Crazy Horse Saloon

July 73600 Jacksboro Hwy • 322-3555

“Fiddler on the Roof” at the Wichita Theatre Performing Arts Center

Weekends July 9 thru July 31919 Indiana • 723-9037www.wichitatheatre.com

“Pirates of Penzance” at the Backdoor Theatre

Weekends July 9 thru July 24 501 Indiana • 322-5000www.backdoortheatre.org

Allred Prison Art Exhibit at the Kemp Center for the Arts

Sept 22-Nov 27 1300 Lamar • 767-2787

Falls Fest at Lucy ParkSept 24-25

692-9797 • www.jlwf.org

Mystery Artists Festival at the Kemp Center for the Arts

Sept 27-Oct 22artists to be revealed at

festival October 22 1300 Lamar • 767-2787

“Gosbert” mosaic artwork presented by Kris Gossom and

Kathy Gilbert at the Kemp Center for the Arts

Sept 30-Oct 23 1300 Lamar • 767-2787

Eco FairRiver Bend Nature Center

Oct 9 • 9am-4pm 2200 3rd St.• 767-0843

TX Collectors Gun & Knife Show MPEC

Oct 9 & 101000 5th • 692-3766

Micky & the Motorcars in concertat The Iron Horse Pub

Oct 16www.theironhorsepub.com

Wichita County Horse Expo at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center

Oct 16-17111 N. Burnett • 704-7763

Free to the Public

Not-So-Scary Nature NightRiver Bend Nature Center

Oct 22 • 6-9pm2200 3rd St.• 767-0843

www.riverbendnaturecenter.org

Make A Difference Tourfeaturing Max Lucado, TobyMac,

Michael W. Smith, Third Day & More! Kay Yeager Coliseum

Oct 23 • 7pm 716-5555 • www.wfmpec.com

Haunted Tours at the Kell House Museum

Oct 23 900 Bluff • 723-2712

“Birds and Nature” photography by John Snyder

at the Kemp Center for the Arts Oct 28-Dec 30

1300 Lamar • 767-2787

Karyl Barbosa Art Exhibit at the Kemp Center for the Arts

Oct 28-Jan 13 1300 Lamar • 767-2787

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WF Symphony Orchestra with Julie Albers, Cellist

Oct 2 Memorial Auditorium1300 7th St. • 8pmTickets start at $10

723-6202 • www.wfso.org

Oktoberfestat the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center

Oct 2 • 7pm 716-5555 • www.wfmpec.com

Wild Horse Expo and Adoption Oct 7-10

J.S. Bridwell Ag Center111 N. Burnett • 866-468-7826

“Jekyll & Hyde” The Musical on the Main Stage at

Backdoor TheatreOct 8-23

501 Indiana322-5000

www.backdoortheatre.org

September

J.S. Bridwell Ag Center111 N. Burnett • 866-468-7826

“Jekyll & Hyde” The Musical “Jekyll & Hyde” The Musical

www.backdoortheatre.org

October

Texas Ponies of the Americasat the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center

Sept 4 & 5 111 N. Burnett

www.wfmpec.com

Wine Festival at the ForumSept 10

2120 Speedway • 766-3347

“Cats” Wichita Theatre Performing Arts Center

Weekends Sept 11thru Oct 3

919 Indiana • 723-9037www.wichitatheatre.com

Museum of N. TX HistoryFall Exhibit “Coca Cola”

720 Indiana • 322-7628

Museum Day - Free to the publicTour Museums throughout the city

Sept 11www.wichitafallstx.gov

TX/OK Fair at the MPECSept 14-181000 5th

presented by the Founder Lions Club

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November City Lights and Parade, Historic Downtown Farmers Market

Nov 20 8th & Ohio

30th Annual Fantasy of Lights Basketball Tournament

Largest high school basketball tournament in the U.S.

Nov 26-27 www.fantasyofl ights.org

“Tuna Christmas” on the Dinner Stage at Backdoor Theatre

Nov 26-Dec 11 501 Indiana, 322-5000

www.backdoortheatre.org

“Santa House” at the Kell House Museum

Nov 30-Dec 10 900 Bluff723-2712

“It’s a Wonderful Life” The Musical, Wichita Theatre

Performing Arts Center919 Indiana • 723-9037

check for dates /timeswww.wichitatheatre.com

An Elvis kind of Christmas with Kraig Parker and the Royal Tribute

Band at the Wichita TheatreDec 2-3

919 Indiana • 723-9037www.wichitatheatre.com

Cory Morrow in concertat Outskirts

Nov 4www.outskirtsnightclub.com

Museum of N. TX History-6th Annual Texas Christmas720 Indiana • 322-7628

Christmas Magic at the MPECNov 5-7

1000 5th • 692-9797www.jlwf.org

Maskat Shrine Circusat the Kay Yeager Coliseum

Nov 6 & 7716-5555 • www.wfmpec.com

WF Symphony Orchestra presents “All Orchestral”

Memorial AuditoriumNov 13 • 8pm

1300 7th St • 723-6202Tickets start at $10

www.wfso.org

Hangar Holiday at SAFBNov 13-14

www.hangarholiday.org

ElectriCrittersRiver Bend Nature Center

Every Fri & Sat Nov 19 thru Dec 18,

6:30-8:30pm.2200 3rd St.• 767-0843

www.riverbendnaturecenter.org

“The Nutcracker Suite”Memorial Auditorium

Dec 4 • 8 p.m. Tickets available Nov 1

at Cash-A-Check, 3002 Kemp • 691-1723

www.wfbt.org

TX Collectors Gun & Knife Show MPEC

Dec 4 & 5 1000 5th • 692-3766

Wichita West Arts & Crafts Showat the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center

Dec 4 & 5 111 N. Burnett

www.wfmpec.com

Fantasy of Lights, MSUDec 6 – Jan 1

Each evening at duskHampstead & Taft St.

www.mwsu.edu/fantasy

WF Symphony Orchestra presents

“The Living Christmas Card” at Memorial Auditorium

Dec 11 • 8pm 1300 7th St. • 723-6202

www.wfso.org

Candlelight Tours at the Kell House Museum

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The 2nd annual Stroll N’ Roll put on by the Museum Coalition will take place Saturday, September 11th. Once again all museums, exhibit centers will be open and FREE to the public. Trolleys will run from the MPEC to shuttle families back and forth to the locations. Snacks will be provided at some of the venues. Don’t miss the exciting exhibits and a chance to share a wonderful day with the family downtown! For more information: 940-322-4525

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Go Natural!Go Natural!

posedly secreted booty in these mountains. Kiowa Indians supposedly raided a wagon train on the Santa Fe Trail and Quanah Parker, last of the Comanche Chiefs, called these Mountains his home.

Established in 1901, the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This 59,020-acre refuge provides a home for large native grazing animals such as American bison, Rocky Moun-tain elk, white-tailed deer and Texas Longhorn cattle. More than 50 mammal, 240 bird, 64 rep-tile and amphibian, 36 fish, and 800 plant spe-cies thrive on this important refuge. Thirteen public use lakes for fishing largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie and catfish can be found. An-nual elk and deer hunts hosted by the refuge run for two and half days. One popular site is Holy City, a 66-acre attraction that looks much like Israel during biblical times and is the site of the nation’s longest running Easter passion play. These historic mountains also offer hikers and climbers some very challenging opportu-nities. While these mountains are eroded with age, they include some of the roughest territory in the country. Campgrounds are available for the general public and organized youth groups. Backcountry camping is allowed by permit only in the Charon’s Garden Wilderness Area. Guided bus tours and hiking tours for amaz-ing stargazing, scenic wildflower walks, eagle watching, historical tours and more are con-ducted each year. See the website for tour info or call 580-429-2151.

RV FacilitiesB&S RV Campground87 w. Harmony Road exit (iowa Park), 592-9730

20 spaces with 30-amp service and sewer hookups available at each site.

Burkburnett RV Park1202 e. Third (Burkburnett), 569-3081 www.burkburnettrvpark.com.

65 spaces with 20-, 30- and 50-amp service, free Wi-Fi, on-site cable TV, 24-hour coin oper-ated laundry, large swimming pool, horseshoes and lighted softball field.

Coyote Ranch Resort & RV Park200 stephens Ranch Road, 767-6700 www.coyoteranchresort.com

Opening soon! This newly developed re-sort offers 150 full-service sites on concrete pads with 20-, 30- and 50-amp service. Ten fur-nished cabins, family bathrooms and shower facilities, laundry, swimming pool, a general store and 120-seat wedding chapel.

Wichita Falls RV Park2944 seymour Highway, 723-1532 or 800-252-1532.

49 spaces with 20-, 30- and 50-amp service.

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Sewer hookups at each site. Catch-and-release pond, pool, cable, pull-through sites, restrooms and showers on-site.

Wichita Bend RV Park300 central Freeway, 761-7490 www.wichitafallstx.gov.

The Wichita Bend RV Park is a 28-space fa-cility. Each space has water and electrical ser-vice (all spaces have standard 30-amp service, and 14 are 30- and 50-amp). No sewer hookups, but the park does have a dump station. Only RV’s with water and sewage-holding capa-bilities are allowed due to lack of restrooms. Swinging bridge across the Wichita River pro-vides a scenic outlook, and takes visitors into Lucy Park.

Equestrian Facilities

Cruse AcresU.s. 287/281 (south) interchange, 767-9824

A 200-acre, clean, secure and conveniently located equine facility. Minutes away from J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center/Multi-Purpose Events Center & Coliseum. Covered stalls, shed row, stall mats, steel pens, pasture turnout, round pen, bedding/hay included for $25 per night per horse. Vet on call and owners are on premises.

Griffin Equine CenterFm 1954 west (Holliday), 704-8840

Horse boarding and training, indoor and outdoor arenas, 250 acres of trails, riding les-sons, barrel racing. Round pens for training, wash rack and horse walker. Horses can be leased for riding for $150 per month.

Hill Country Horse Boarding7181 Parker Ranch Road, 692-7400

Arena with grandstand and round pen, con-

LakesLake Arrowhead State ParkFm 1954 east, 528-2211

This 524-acre lake is situated on 14,390-acres. The lake shore is 106 miles long with outdoor recreation opportunities that include: bicycling, birding, boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, nature study, picnicking, swimming and wildlife observation. Five miles of hiking trails are available, as well as a 300-acre equestrian area for riders. Numerous RV and primitive (tent) campsites, including several equestrian campsites are offered. The park offers a large pavilion and a smaller dining hall with full amenities. Boat ramps, a fishing pier, restrooms with showers, concessions and even an 18-hole disc golf course!

Lake Wichitasouth side of wichita Falls, off Texas Highway 79 or take Fairway south

A 1,224-acre lake with a maximum depth of 9.5 feet, there are excellent fishing oppor-tunities for bass, catfish and crappie with two public boat ramps to accommodate small to medium-sized boats. Lake Wichita Dam was completed in 1901 and offers spectacular views from the top. At the bottom of the spillway there’s a scenic parklike setting with parking.

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crete wash pad, lighted barn, secure tack room, 24 hour access and outside security lights.

Lost River Ranch3940 Horseshoe Bend Estates, 704-5492 www.lostriverranch.com

Beautiful horse boarding facility located on Horseshoe Bend Lake. Two nice barns with 38 stalls, some with connected runs; large turn-outs. Full, partial, and self-care available. Nice,

shaded riding trails. Large lighted round pen and arena.

Sandy Acres1913 Wranglers Retreat, 692-1161

Indoor stalls/outside paddock. Safe pipe stalls/pipe and cable fencing. No barbed wire. Vet on call and owner is on the premises. Ample overnight parking. Miniature horse fa-cilities available.

Turtle Creek Stables and Arena2110 Turtle Creek Road, 691-6291

Turtle Creek provides horse rentals and riding, entertainers and entertainment. Horse services and equipment, stables, party and event planning service, recreational goods rental, riding stable and saddle horse rental also available.

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City ParksThe City of Wichita Falls Parks & Recre-

ation Department truly does a superior job of creating beauty in the 37 parks throughout the city as well as hosting fun-filled events. The parks range in size from small neighborhood facilities to the 258 acres of Weeks Park featur-ing the Champions Course at Weeks Park, an 18-hole golf course. Many parks have spacious picnic shelters, barbecue grills, playgrounds, walking trails and more. The ones listed below are some of our outstanding parks with many unique features. We invite you to enjoy the beauty and accommodations of them all. Events held include the Concert in the Park Se-ries, FallsFest, Kids Fishing Rodeo and much more.

Lucy ParkFifth and Sunset, 761-7490

Lucy Park is a 178-acre regional park lo-cated in the center of the city. The park is in a bend of the Wichita River, which gives it a natural setting with huge pecans, cotton-woods and numerous other species of native and introduced trees. Some of the many fea-tures include a swinging bridge across the Big Wichita River and a scenic walk along the trail that leads to the Waterfall. For hiking and bik-ing enthusiasts, a 1.7-mile concrete trail circles the park. This is the western starting point for the Wichita River Trail System. A large pond area is dedicated to waterfowl, and ducks and geese can be found year round. Other wildlife you might see includes whitetail deer, bob-cats, raccoons, squirrels, ducks, geese, turtles, butterflies or a Mississippi Kite. There are 2 large picnic shelters that can be reserved at no charge. The main shelter has 20 picnic tables and seats approximately 120 people. The Lucy Land shelter has 15 tables to seat around 90 people. A Log Cabin can also be reserved for parties and accommodates 55 people. A large swimming pool, basketball goals, 18-hole disc golf course, 3 modular playgrounds, 2 sand vol-leyball courts and 1 concrete volleyball court are also part of this beautiful park. There are 5 smaller picnic shelters, 30 individual picnic tables, 34 barbecue grills, 4 drinking fountains, and 86 benches. River Bend Nature Center uti-lizes 15 acres of the park along Third Street.

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The Wichita Falls Trail System winds through parks and wild areas from the Wichita River south to lake Wichita. Whether you are out for a leisurely stroll or an afternoon of sports, Wichita Falls’ parks and trails offer just the setting for a perfect day.

Kiwanis Park4400 Southwest Parkway, 761-7490

Kiwanis Park is a large 60-acre park lo-cated off Southwest Parkway east of Fairway, offering the only prairie dog town in the park system and the only area designated exclu-sively for flying kites. It has 4 lighted baseball fields, 2 public restrooms, and a large picnic shelter with 10 tables. There is also a large playground, 3 small shelters and 3 barbecue grills.

Lake Wichita ParkSouth Fairway Blvd., 761-7490

Lake Wichita Park is a large 234-acre park located on the north shore of Lake Wichita. Within the park is a 2.6 mile concrete hike and bike trail that runs from the southern tip of the park at Fairway Boulevard to the dam on the lake. The trail continues onto Ham-ilton Park. The park has public restrooms, a modular playground, basketball goals, drinking fountains and many picnic areas. The park has a large picnic shelter that can be reserved with 10 picnic tables that will seat approximately 60 people. There are also 2 lighted baseball fields, 2 lighted soft-ball fields, 3 lighted football fields and an

18-hole disc golf course. Lake Wichita Park has the only model airplane landing strip in the park system.

Weeks Park1900 block of Southwest Parkway north to midwest-ern Parkway, 761-7490

Named after W.F. Weeks and Harry C. Weeks, who donated 258-acres of land to the city for park use in 1926, it is the largest of the city’s parks. Located along both sides of Holliday Creek, it is bounded by Midwest-ern Parkway on the north and Southwest Parkway on the south. The city’s munici-pal golf course, The Champions Course at Weeks Park, is located in the heart of the park. The course has undergone a complete, multimillion dollar renovation and features an 18-hole course, driving range, pro shop and restaurant. A 3-mile concrete hike and bike trail (part of the city’s 14-mile trail system) runs along the east side of the park along Holliday Creek. The park has a tennis center with 9 lighted courts and pro shop. Weeks Park has a large picnic shelter with 30 picnic tables that seat 180 people. There are public restrooms, numerous barbecue grills, benches and a basketball court.

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Atlanta Bread Company 2801 Midwestern Pkwy. 689-9098 Cheddar’s 4240 Kell Blvd. 696-9223 The Chicken Box 901 Denver 766-6443 Cotton Patch Café 3201 Lawrence Rd. 691-6900 Cracker Barrel 2400 Sierra 851-0664 Deli Planet 4014 Sheppard Access 855-1921 Denny’s 1206 Central Frwy. 723-5651 Denny’s 4301 Kemp Blvd. 692-5882Downtown Café 1104 Ohio 761-2737 Gene’s Tasty Burger 2310 Holliday 767-1921 Gidget’s Sandwich Shack 701 Ohio 766-0112 Glass Kitchen 2614 Old Iowa Park Rd. 322-6620Golden Corral 3813 Kemp Blvd. 691-1818 IHOP 4025 Southwest Pkwy. 691-5555 IHOP 1004 Broad 322-4555 Luby’s Cafeteria 1801 9th St. 723-6022 McAlister’s Deli 3902 Call Field Rd. 689-0800 MT’s Cafe 710 8th St. 723-1323 Pat’s Drive Inn 400 Scott 322-3531 Pioneer 4517 Southwest Pkwy. 691-1789 Pioneer on Maplewood 4545 Maplewood 692-2170 Pioneer No. 3 1100 Sheppard Access 723-2916 Pioneer of Texas Diner 902 Broad 264-9080 Ronnie’s Burgers 1501 Midwestern Pkwy. 766-2970 Sala Deli 2617 Plaza Pkwy. 692-2226Schlotzsky’s 2611 Plaza Pkwy. 691-4415 Scott’s Drive-In 4701 Jacksboro Hwy. 767-2921 Seventh St. Sandwich Shop 810 7th St. 322-5160 Sunrise & Shine Omelet Grill 3901 Jacksboro Hwy. 763-2669 Sunrise & Shine Omelet Grill 1610 Enterprise St. 855-6959 Wingstop 2918 Kemp Blvd. 322-9464

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Applebee’s 2911 Kemp Blvd. 767-5287 Buffalo Wild Wings Sikes Senter Mall 696-9464Bully’s Grill 8542 Seymour Hwy. 689-9195Chili’s Grill & Bar 3710 Call Field Rd. 692-4995 Parkway Grill 2719 Southwest Pkwy. 691-7640 P-2 1409 Lamar 766-1232

Bar-L 13th & Travis 761-3990 Branding Iron 104 E. Scott 723-0338 Highway Café BBQ & Grill 2808 Jacksboro Hwy. 766-6386 Richard’s BBQ 4604 Johnson Rd. 692-0055 Rae’s Rib Shack 1400 MLK Blvd. 716-9466 Stanley’s Drive Inn 2703 Ave. U 692-8561 Sun Country Bar-B-Que 1606 Enterprise 851-8500 Texas Best BBQ & Burgers 2708 Southwest Pkwy. 687-9999

Alfredo’s Mexican Café 4225 Maplewood 696-8086Burrito Kitchen 4035 Burkburnett Rd. 851-0979 Burrito Shop 907 9th St. 766-4086 Casa Manana 609 8th St. 723-5661

Cielito Lindo 208 N. Burnet 322-8967 Don Jose 2601 10th St. 322-9167 El Chico’s 1028 Central Frwy. 322-1455 El Chico’s Café 2801 A Southwest Pkwy. 692-1415 El Gordo’s 513 Scott 322-6251 El Mejicano 5401 Central Frwy. 322-1846El Norteno 110 N. Burnet 767-9745 El Paisa 1107 Broad 766-2344 El Ranchito Villegas 502 N. Scott 716-0907 Jalapeno Tree 2927 Southwest Pkwy. 696-7074 Joey’s 528 Beverly 322-5701La Pinata 3411 Sheppard Access 855-8226 La Costa 4705 Fairway Blvd. 696-1200 Los Tres Amigos 2210 Southwest Pkwy. 691-7221 On the Border Sikes Senter 689-0195 Sevi’s Burritos 1710 9th St. 766-4905

Gyros & Kebobs 3104 Kemp Blvd. 692-6991 Hibiscus Café 1616 Pearlie Dr. 855-5881 Salt & Pepper 2611 Plaza Pkwy. 691-9800 Why Not? (German) 726 Scott Ave. 766-2099

Chuck E. Cheese 2935 Southwest Pkwy. 692-7882 CiCi’s Pizza 2710 Southwest Pkwy. 691-6060 Domino’s Pizza Various Locations Double Dave’s Pizza Works 3916 Kemp Blvd. 696-3283 Johnny Carino’s 4330 Kell Blvd. 691-8900 Little Caesars Various Locations Mazzio’s Pizza 3900 Call Field Rd. 692-3600Napoli’s Italian Restaurant 3204 Kemp Blvd. 692-1702 New York Pizza 4322 Burkburnett Rd. 851-0571 Olive Garden 3916 Kemp Blvd. 692-4714 Papa John’s Pizza Various Locations Papa Murphy’s 3911 Lawrence Rd. 766-1300 Papa Murphy’s 2314 Airport Dr. 855-5050 Pizza Hut Various Locations Roma USA Pizza 1123 Central Frwy. 766-5582Spot, The 3002 Midwestern Pkwy. 692-7762 Marsala’s Italian Kitchen 507 Beverly 322-1010

China Star 1024 Central Frwy. 767-8000Genghis Grill 3210 Midwestern Pkwy. 691-5426 Golden Bowl 4701 Southwest Pkwy. 696-3985 Grand Buffet 4407 Kemp 696-2899 Hunan Asian 2526 Missile Rd. 687-8889 Hunan Chinese 4516 Maplewood 691-8999 Panda Kitchen 3908 Wayne 692-9360 Qui’s Buffet 1607 Pearlie Dr. 855-8558 Sakura Sushi Bar 2617 Plaza Pkwy. 691-7071 Samurai of Tokyo 2518 Mallard 696-2626 Thai Orchid 1912 Elmwood 696-8846

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Catfish Grill 1505 Southwest Pkwy. 766-6263 Fat McBride’s Steakhouse 4537 Maplewood Ave. 696-0250 Fred’s Catfish 2517 Sheppard Access 720-0038 Logan’s Steakhouse 3703 Call Field 696-8914 McBride’s Land & Cattle 501 Scott 322-2516 Oyster Bar & Grill 4214 Kell West 689-0774 Pasqual 3001 Garnett Ave. 716-0202 Pelicans 2301 Midwestern Pkwy. 687-0072 Red Lobster 4401 Kemp Blvd. 691-2531 Texas Roadhouse 3111 Lawrence Rd. 687-7427

Addison’s Ice Cream Parlor 1501 Midwestern Pkwy. 720-0536Circle M Bakery 2716 Old Iowa Park Rd. 767-8355Cottage Tea Room 3202 Midwestern Pkwy. 692-2790Espressos 2526 Missile Rd. 851-0800 Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream 3701 Fairway Blvd. 687-6667Margie’s Sweet Shop 4029 Call Field Rd. 692-2591 Orange Leaf 3201 Lawrence Rd. 689-0276Panaderia La Victoria 1213 11th Street 761-4390Starbucks Coffee 2908 Kemp Blvd. 761-4100 Yogurt Journey 3808 Kemp Blvd. 689-0742

Times RecoRd NewsIn 1982 with Wichita Falls

planning its Centennial Cel-ebration, a rocking-chair mar-athon was proposed to begin the festivities. Roby Christie of the Wichita Falls Bicycle Club had another idea. A better kickoff, he felt, would be a bi-cycle ride — 100 miles for 100 years in 100-degree weather. The name Hotter’N Hell Hun-dred was coined and the larg-est sanctioned century bicycle ride in the country — possibly the world — was created.

On Aug. 27, 1982, more than 1,100 riders challenged the ele-ments and 98-degree weather, some racing against horses along one mile of the course. Nearly three decades later, the ride, sanctioned by the League of American Wheelmen, and the U.S. Cycling Federation-

sanctioned race, makes up the largest sanctioned century ride in the U.S.

The Ride, as it has become known locally, is both plea-sure ride and a competitive event. This year, both world-class racers and recreational cyclists will take to the roads and off-road trails on bicycles and wheelers of all types Aug. 27-29. Professional racing teams crank their way through a grueling 100-mile sprint, while riders of every descrip-tion test their metal on the 100-mile and shorter distances. In addition to the main race day Aug. 28, there are professional criterium races, off-road bike and running events, seminars, music, comedy and fun. Reinvigorated by the addi-tion of more entertainment

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The Hotter’N Hell Hundred Criterium.

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SUNDAY MASS– CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES - HEALING MINISTRY—YOUTH PROGRAM –

SOCIAL OUTREACH - CARIBBEAN STUDENT MINISTRY AND CHOIR

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Live Broadcast - Lonestar 102.3 F.M., 11am - 12pm Sunday

Sunday Worship 8:30 am - Chapel

9:30 am - Sunday School 10:50 am - Sanctuary

2214 10th Street Church Office 723-7151

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Minister: C. R. Smith Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 10am Evening Worship 5pm Wed. Night - Bible Class (All Ages) 6pm

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 4040 York Street Wichita Falls, TX 76309

Pastor: Fr. John Swistovich Mass Celebrated: Saturday - 6 pm Sunday - 8:00 am, 9:30 am � , 11:00 am � ( � child care offered) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays from 4-5 pm Office hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Mon. - Fri.

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Sunday School 9:00 am • Baptist Training Union 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am

1632 Harding St. • Wichita Falls, Tx 76301

www.EastsideBaptistChurchwichitafalls.org

Church 766-0097 Transportation Available 766-2726

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Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 AM & 5:00 PM Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 pm Ladies Bibles Class (Wed.) 10:00am

Faith Village Church of Christ “Bringing God, family and friends together”

A wide variety of ministries including - children, teens, singles, seniors and deaf.

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AS PLANS PERMIT, WE ACCEPT MEDICARE, MEDICAID, CHIP, TRICARE PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE AND OFFER A SLIDING DISCOUNTED FEE FOR THE UNINSURED.

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If you are interested in becoming a donor or to help with a special event, visit our website at www.caswf.com

Children’s Home • Teen Emergency Shelter OVER 98 YEARS OF SERVICE HELPING

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and rider-friendly features, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred attracted more than 14,000 riders to Wichita Falls in 2009.

Director Chip Filer says keeping the event fresh is what keeps riders coming back. “Last year we expanded the criteriums to be not only on Friday but Sunday as well. We also move the spaghetti dinner to the Kay Yeager Coliseum.”

The popular HHH consumer show also grew by a third, according to Filer, and the Finish Line Village was expanded. Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas even arrived with a trailer fully equipped with showers, washing machines and dryers so gritty riders could clean up after crossing the finish line. Record-breaking attendance, however, has not left or-ganizers resting on their laurels.

“Word has gotten out about how much fun this has become for everyone, no matter what events they take part in,” Filler said.

So plan to be in Wichita Falls Aug. 27-29, 2010 — or any year on the weekend before Labor Day weekend — for the biggest 100-mile bicycling event in America.

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Thousands of riders take off at the start of the 2009 Hotter ‘n Hell Hundred. The annual event brings a plethora of visitors and customers to the city and has a significant economic impact for wichita Falls.

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Let dozens of Texas wineries tempt & tease your palette with their diverse samplings of wine; tap your feet to our live music!

This event benefits local charitable organizations supported by the Senior Junior Forum.

Call (940) 766-3347 for further information.redriverwinefestival.com

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Wichita Falls Fire and Police Museum106 Pecan, 761-7901

Open the first Saturday of each month 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Additional tours by appointment. See a 1916 American LaFrance pumper, a 1967 Mack fire truck, an original Gamewell Alarm System, seven other original Wichita Falls apparatuses and a police motorcycle. Rides available on special occasions. A traveling museum that you may see at special events!

Wichita Falls Railroad Museum500 ninth st., 723-2661www.wfrrm.com

Open Saturdays noon-4 p.m.; Additional tours by appointment. Admission is $1 per person. Step aboard vintage trains and take a trip back in time to learn about the history of the railroads that once ran through this area. The museum strives to preserve the railroad his-tory of Wichita Falls featuring equipment from six Texas railroads. One of the historical cars of this static museum is the Fort Worth and Denver Steam Locomotive #304, the oldest piece in the museum’s collection.

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Littlest Skyscraper511 seventh st.

It started out innocently enough, but then most swindles do. In 1919, Wichita Falls was a crowded place. While area businessmen enjoyed the first of several oil booms, offices were located wher-ever space could be found, and “coat pocket” business addresses were as common as those of bricks and mortar. Investors practi-cally stood in line to buy stock in a construction project proposed by a Philadelphia building engineer, a tenant of the Newby Hotel, a man whose name has been lost to history. He probably was a genuine building engineer or he could never have presented his $200,000 (c. 1919) project so convincingly! Contracts were signed, money changed hands and construction began on the lot next door to the clever visionary’s hotel address. Trouble was, none of the in-vestors seemed to notice that the Philadelphian’s blueprints, which called for dimensions in square feet, were actually executed in square inches until after the property, still standing after 80-plus years, was finished. By then, the Easterner had long checked out of the hotel, taking the bulk of his ill-gotten $200,000 along with him. A quaint shop, Antique Wood, now calls The Littlest Skyscraper its home.

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GRAND BUFFETChinese Cuisine, Seafood, Sushi & Mongolian Grill

4407 KEMP (BY TARGET) 696-2899

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Hair by Tangles Salon

Hair Cutting & DesignColor TreatmentsCurls & Texture

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• Bare Escentuals Cosmetics• Guinot Skin Care• Intercellular Facials• Massage Therapy• Designer Hair• Nails • Permanent Cosmetics

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ShoppingShopping

Savvy ShoppingSikes Senter Mall

3111 Midwestern Parkway, 692-5501 www.sikessenter.com

Anchored by Dillard’s, J.C. Penney and Sears, Sikes Senter has more than 80 specialty shops, restaurants and services, including a 10 screen movie theater, Cinnabon, Dallas Cow-boys Pro Shop, The Children’s Place, Old Navy, Joe Mug’s Coffee with Books-A-Million and much more!

Amazing Antiques! Our historic downtown antique district

makes shopping a nostalgic (or retro!) experi-ence. Visit www.wfantiques.com for a list of local and area shops. (Note: Hours listed are “as a rule.” We encourage you to call before making your trip!)

Alley Cat Collective & Three Dog Books917 Scott Ave., 733-2761, Monday-Saturday

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., www.threedogbooks.comNew in 2010! A toy boutique that specializes

in offbeat and retro toys and gifts, from painted Chinese silk kites to collection-themed tin sets. The book space is filled with rare and unusual first-edition books for adults and children.

The Antique Wood511 Seventh St., 851-7800Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Unique pieces in a unique place. Antique

and vintage furniture, glassware, primitives, jewelry, clothing and so much more. Located in historic downtown in an early 1900s struc-ture with access to the “World’s Littlest Sky-scraper” built in 1920.

Antiquities and Interiors3800 Kell Blvd., 723-5332Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

www.antiquitiesandinteriors.com Antiques, collectibles, furniture, lamps,

lighting fixtures, gifts, mirrors, pottery, home décor and patio items.

The Corner Emporium726 Indiana, 761-5504, Tuesday-Saturday 11

a.m.-6 p.m., www.corneremporium.comAntique mall & indoor flea market with over

50 different dealers! Toys, jewelry, furniture, home décor, keepsakes, antique glassware,

Retail hot spots

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alley cat collective at 917 scott

neon signs & more. Enjoy the multiple levels of this unique store including the main floor, the basement, the vault plus a coffee bar!

Cunningham Shop1802 1/2 Harrison, 767-7232Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hot Wheels, Old Toys, Coca-Cola, Daisy

B.B. Guns, sports memorabilia, antiques, col-lectibles and all kinds of good junk!

Eastern Treasures620 Ohio, 766-6321, Tuesday-Thursday 11

a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday by appoint-ment, www.easttreasures.com

A unique collection of treasures from the Far East! Most are considered Chinese Country antiques since they come from homes through-out the countryside. Over 2,500 square feet of furniture, wood carvings, décor, pottery, gift items, jewelry, freshwater pearls and gem-stones.

Georgann’s Craft Mall3202 Midwestern Parkway, 692-2790 Find something here for the craft lover in

everyone. A large number of booths feature homemade items, antiques and more. Shop-pers can find countless gifts, souvenirs and keepsakes. Hidden in this fabulous treasure is The Cottage Tea Room with crepes, quiche, salads and scrumptious desserts.

Mansion II Antique Mall914 Indiana, 723-1341, Monday-Saturday 10

a.m.-6 p.m. One of Wichita Falls largest antique malls

with vintage jewelry, books, glassware, paper, military, vintage hunting and fishing collect-ibles, antique lamps and more.

Fabulous Local FindsIf you’re looking for that unique something

that can’t be found in every city, head to one of the stores below. Everything from freshly made candy and beef jerky to Southwest artwork and designer items can be found. Wichita Falls has been keeping them a secret long enough!

The Feathered NestIn Sikes Senter, 691-4075www.shopfeatherednest.comOutfit your home and yourself with trea-

sures found at this exquisite store! Feathered Nest carries a large selection of Corky’s Shoes, ONESOLE Sandals, Gooseberry Patch Cook-books, outdoor Welcome mats and flags, Co-lonial Candles and so much more!

Finishing Touch Plaza4020 Rhea Road, 691-8238, Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. www.ftgifts.com This Plaza is home to a number of small

shops in Wichita Falls. Its namesake, The Fin-ishing Touch, a family-owned business, is self-proclaimed as Texoma’s largest gift shop fea-turing over 40,000 gift items including Circle E Candles, Willow Tree Angels, Arthur Court and more! Be sure you stop by the Yellow Box Shoe Store and choose from thousands of pairs of these fashionable shoes!

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Kell House Museum ...a window into Wichita Falls’ past

900 Bluff Street Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat & Sun 2 - 4 p.m.

940-723-2712 www.wichita-heritage.org

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Faith MissionThrift Shop

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Kemp Center for the ArtsWalk Our Grounds & Sculpture Garden

Tour Our Exhibits & Gift Shop Featuring Regional Artists

No admission fee ~ Open to the public ~ Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday and 10-4 Saturday13th and Lamar ~ Downtown Wichita Falls ~ 940-767-2787

Bringing Art To Your Life.

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Harvest Boutique 2919 Bob in Parker Square, 264-5678,

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., www.harvesttheboutique.com

One fabulous store, two great locations! Be sure you stop by both locations as each carries different lines like Brighton, Ivy Jane, MBT Footwear, Sharon Young, Tyler Candles, Vera Bradley and more!

Harvest Drug & Gift Shop3409 McNeil, 692-7081, Monday-Friday

9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.harvestdrug.com

The Pecan Shed1401 Midwestern Parkway, 322-0756,

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.pecanshed.com

Open year round with exceptional quality paper shell pecans grown locally in an or-chard just north of their store! Be sure you try out some of their delicious homemade fudge and fudge-dipped strawberries! Also has a large selection of Texas souvenirs, pecan products and home décor.

Texas Best Meats

7043 Seymour Highway, 691-3664, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., texasbestbeefjerky.com

Take a taste of Wichita Falls home from this local favorite! Featured on the “Today Show,” you’ll find beef jerky, beef sticks, smoked bris-ket, fillets, steaks, smoked cheeses, sauces, dips, marinades and rubs. You can also grab a bite to eat at Texas Best BBQ & Burgers located at Southwest Parkway and Maplewood, open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Texas Collectibles2526 Missile Road, 687-0303, Tuesday-

Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4

p.m., www.texascollectableswf.comThis unique store is everything Texas!

From teddy bears to tote bags and longhorns to horned toads, this store has it all for the true Texas experience!

Turtle Creek Trading Company711 Indiana, 716-0015, Tuesday-Friday

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.turtlecreektradingco.net

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There are several reasons that our City fi nds itself in a unique position to prosper.

When some cities fi nd themselves mired in gridlock, Wichita Falls has beautifully lit overpasses that connect one end of the city to an-other.

transportation. First, ease of Second, we are an

economic and medical hub.

Surrounding towns come to Wichita Falls for almost daily spending. The population of Wichita Falls doubles in the daytime hours, we sit strategi-cally between Dallas and Oklahoma City with access to both, and we have affordable land on which to build.

The infl uence from Sheppard Air Force Base, the thriving Midwestern State University and Vernon College, our museums and our geographic location position us uniquely.

“Blue Skies, Golden Opportunities”that we made it our tag line.

Come visit. So many people have built this City into a place of

it’s economic opportunity, low cost of living, cultural diversity, academic possibilities and a proud sense of community. Even with our national economy shifting, our local residents have made small businesses and services succeed.

Wichita Falls is a great example of what is good about Texas-

We pony-up, knuckle-down, kick up our heels with the best of ‘em.

But fi nally, and most importantly, quality it’s the of our people.

Four BannersOne Vision

cultural ways.Third, we are diversifi ed in

There are several reasons that our City fi nds itself in a unique position to prosper.

When some cities fi nd themselves mired in gridlock, Wichita Falls has beautifully lit overpasses that connect one end of the city to an-other.

transportation. First, ease of Second, we are an

economic and medical hub.

Surrounding towns come to Wichita Falls for almost daily spending. The population of Wichita Falls doubles in the daytime hours, we sit strategi-cally between Dallas and Oklahoma City with access to both, and we have affordable land on which to build.

The infl uence from Sheppard Air Force Base, the thriving Midwestern State University and Vernon College, our museums and our geographic location position us uniquely.

“Blue Skies, Golden Opportunities”that we made it our tag line.

Come visit. So many people have built this City into a place of

it’s economic opportunity, low cost of living, cultural diversity, academic possibilities and a proud sense of community. Even with our national economy shifting, our local residents have made small businesses and services succeed.

Wichita Falls is a great example of what is good about Texas-

We pony-up, knuckle-down, kick up our heels with the best of ‘em.

But fi nally, and most importantly, quality it’s the of our people.

Four BannersOne Vision