‘I lost my purpose’: Navy veteran yearning for answers after he says service dog was killed by truck

Whisker said Piper was sniffing the grass along the sidewalk to urinate near Cypress and Southwest Parkway when suddenly, headlights appeared.

Lawton City Council to consider lax AI use policy believed to be drafted with AI

The policy itself, in summary, is meant to clarify that AI is to be used as a tool and that anything produced by AI is to be considered a draft until reviewed by a human.

Who brews the news: the backstory of Dark Roast Report

Community is often how people endure difficult times and create change. However, with so many voices making up a community, not all of them are heard. That simple fact is what planted the idea for Dark Roast Report.

Vandalism of beloved downtown statue sparks conversations about a need for more security

One of the many things that make the City of Wichita Falls unique is the variety of colorful mural horse statues around the area. When one of the statues, “Choose your Side”, was recently vandalized, some business owners responded by calling for more security.

Texoma Tails - April 2026

Dark Roast Report publishes Texoma Tails because we believe our furry friends are an important part of the community whose voices also need a platform. Despite how busy we've been conducting investigations, planning our first event, and managing our first fundraising campaign, we will always make time to

Wichita Falls community gets creative for shelter critters

Through opportunities to create art and engage with cats and dogs in need of homes, some businesses and organizations in Wichita Falls are providing outlets for pets to find their forever families and creating awareness for the shelters and rescues that care for them.

As complications with Texas SB 12 continue, it’s already impacted the North Texas community

While some areas have been halted in relation to SB 12 due to a lawsuit, other areas of Texas, including Wichita Falls, have already begun to see its effects in relation to education and diversity.

Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market sees increased traffic since city takeover

It has since been around two months since the City of Wichita Falls takeover, so Dark Roast staff took to the market to see how the vendors thought it was going.

Importance of communication highlighted during third No Kings Rally in Lawton

While differences are to be expected, many of those present at Saturday’s No Kings protest believe the only way for the current state of the nation to improve is for all people – from both parties – to come together

Co-Owner of Potencia Projects discusses how Art Walks will use new initiatives to improve downtown through creativity and community

Shortly after it was announced that Downtown Development would no longer be putting on the After Hours Art Walks, local organization Potencia Projects took on the event and, using community feedback, made a plan to make the event more successful and beneficial to downtown.

Tribes encourage more communication with City of Lawton on decisions impacting land

Chairman Tahdooahnippah simply hopes to see more tribal acknowledgment and collaborative decision making between the tribes and city.

March 2026 Texoma Tails

This month’s Texoma Tails is an even divide between dogs and cats looking for love! Each one comes with a unique personality and a heart ready to be filled!