The stories of Wichita County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Wichita County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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When Burkburnett Blew Wide Open
How oil turned a small Texas town into a furious boomtown.
Newby-McMahon Building
The Skyscraper That Stopped at Forty Feet
A boomtown office tower made famous by inches, not feet.
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How Wichita Falls Made Room for a Symphony
A local orchestra became a durable civic tradition through steady community commitment.
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When Symphony Night Means Something
How an orchestra became part of Wichita County’s civic rhythm.
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A City Named for What the Flood Took
How Wichita Falls kept the name after the falls were gone.
Newby-McMahon Building
When a Wichita Falls Skyscraper Came Up 440 Feet Short
A boomtown dream, a tiny footprint, and one unforgettable lesson in inches.
Newby-McMahon Building
The Little Skyscraper That Caught a Boomtown Dreaming
A tiny building that exposed the giant appetite of an oil-boom city.
Lucy Park
When Wichita Falls Built Its Missing Waterfall
A city replaces its vanished namesake with an engineered landmark.
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