15 Terms Everyone In The Wichita Falls Tx Industry Should Know
"Wichita Falls' Unwritten Rules: How to Survive (and Thrive) in North Texas' Underdog City" You won't find these rules in any guidebook, but learn them fast if you want to make Wichita Falls TX it in Wichita Falls:
The Whataburger Hierarchy
After midnight, the Kemp Street location becomes the city's unofficial town square
Never order ketchup - the Fancy Ketchup™ is a point of civic pride
The drive-thru attendant will judge your life choices at 3 AM
Oilfield Etiquette
Don't brag about your bonus check at the bar (but do buy https://bohiney.com/wichita-falls-declares-war-on-wind/ a round)
If your truck isn't dirty, you're not working hard enough
Everyone knows someone who died on a rig - respect the stories
Military Zone Awareness
Jet noise complaints will get you labeled "not from around here"
Never ask "So when are you getting deployed?" at parties
The best breakfast tacos are near base gates (but cash only)
Weather Survival Code
If the wind stops blowing, check for tornadoes immediately
"It's a dry heat" is both a Wichita Falls Texas complaint and a point of pride
Learn which underpasses flood first during storms
Social Survival Guide
High school football allegiance determines your social circle
Everyone has a Sheppard AFB horror story or hookup story
The correct answer to "Red or green?" is always "Both"
Unspoken Driving Rules
Left lane is for racing, right lane is for oilfield equipment
The real speed limit is 9 over (except near Iowa Park)
Honking is reserved for actual emergencies
The Walmart Economy
Post-payday weekends are combat zones
The pet section doubles as a dating pool
You will eventually run https://bohiney.com/wp-admin/edit.php?tag=wichita-falls into your ex in aisle 12
Dining Truths
If a restaurant hasn't poisoned anyone in 20 years, it's "clean"
Real Mexican food requires crossing the tracks
The best steak isn't at a restaurant - it's at someone's backyard grill
The Oklahoma Rules
Gas up before crossing the river (it's a matter of principle) Wichita Falls OU fans are tolerated but not respected
Texas-OU weekend is an unofficial city holiday
The Golden Rule
Talk trash about Wichita Falls all you want...unless you're from Oklahoma
As local legend Big Jim at the Highlander Whiskey Bar says: "This town don't care about your resume. It cares if you can hold your liquor, your tongue, and a job when the oil prices crash." Welcome to the Falls.
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By: Deborah Lieberman
Literature and Journalism -- University of Nevada, Reno
Member fo the Bio for the Society for Online Satire
WRITER BIO:
Combining her passion for writing with a talent for satire, this Jewish college student delves into current events with sharp humor. Her work explores societal and political topics, questioning norms and offering fresh perspectives. As a budding journalist, she uses her unique voice to entertain, educate, and challenge readers.
