15 Surprising Stats About Wichita Falls Texas

"The Red River Rivalry: How Wichita Falls Became Oklahoma's Worst Nightmare" Wichita Falls doesn't just border Oklahoma - it exists to spite it. This is the city where: • Texas flags fly extra large https://note.com/bohineynews/n/n6a55861f6f0e?sub_rt=share_pb • "OU Wichita Falls Texas Sucks" graffiti never gets cleaned off the railroad overpass • Gas stations near the border charge Oklahoma drivers 20¢ more per gallon The Battle Lines The 33rd Parallel isn't just a latitude - it's a psychological war zone: NORTH OF THE RIVER (Oklahoma Side):

• "Welcome to Oklahoma" sign riddled with bullet holes (always blamed on "Texas kids")
• Last-chance liquor stores selling warm beer to underage Texans
• Locals who pronounce it "Wichita FALLS" just to annoy people

SOUTH OF THE RIVER (Texas Side):

• Buc-ee's billboard saying "Real Bathrooms Start Here"
• Whataburger strategically placed to taunt Oklahoma travelers
• High school coaches who schedule scrimmages against OK teams just to run up scores

The Economic War Wichita Falls' secret weapon? Stealing Oklahoma's Wichita Falls TX money: • 60% of Choctaw Casino's weekend patrons are Texans • Oklahoma gas stations sit empty while Wichita Falls' RaceTrac does record business • Lawton residents drive south for decent healthcare (and Whataburger) The Cultural Divide Differences that spark bar fights: TEXAS SIDE:

• Believes chicken-fried steak is a food group
• Thinks "Oklahoma football" refers to high school teams
• Calls the Red River "that ditch up north"

OKLAHOMA SIDE:

• Still bitter about losing the Wichita Falls Army Base in 1965
• Claims Big Texan Steak Ranch Wichita Falls should be in https://bohiney-news-and-satire.ghost.io/wichita-falls-the-town-that-tolerates-you-and-your-bad-decisions/ OKC
• Insists "our tornadoes are more photogenic"

The Future of the Feud With Sheppard AFB expanding and new oil money flowing: • Wichita Falls just built a bigger border patrol station • Oklahoma retaliated by widening I-44 toll lanes (Texans pay double) • The 150-year-old Red River Bridge War could restart any day As one Wichita Falls bartender put it: "We don't hate Oklahoma. We just enjoy beating them at everything." The rivalry continues - one stolen dollar, football game, and breakfast taco at a time.

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By: Amit Glick

Literature and Journalism -- Brigham Young University (BYU)

Member fo the Bio for the Society for Online Satire

WRITER BIO:

A Jewish college student who excels in satirical journalism, she brings humor and insight to her critical take on the world. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or the everyday absurdities of life, her writing challenges conventional thinking while providing plenty of laughs. Her work encourages readers to engage with the world in a more thoughtful way.