Texoma Tails - August 2026

This month, many of the shelters and rescues in Texoma participated in the annual Clear the Shelters event. We were thrilled to see so many cats and dogs go to loving homes, but there are still so many more waiting for their forever families. While most shelters do the most

From 12 Cameras to Automated Drones: Inside Wichita Falls’ Growing Surveillance Ecosystem

A growing network of automated surveillance cameras has expanded across Wichita Falls, raising questions about the gap between what is documented in public records and the full scope of the city's surveillance capabilities.

Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra evolves to fit community needs with announcement of 26-27 season

The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra has seen several changes and obstacles but has always found a way to persevere and provide the community with an escape from stress and a platform for unity. Now, they're continuing that tradition with the announcement of their 26-27 season.

Lawton community members express frustration in communication over tent city closure

Since city council announced their intention to close tent city, members of the community took it upon themselves to address the situation. However, communication has been one of the biggest issues to navigate.

Le Chateau Pet Resort’s partnership with Humane Society has Paw-sitive impact on shelter dogs

Le Chateau Pet Resort is known for being a place for pets to stay, but what the community may not know is that they also have an initiative to help address the stray crisis in the city. Their “Day of Play” gives adoptable dogs a break from the shelter and a platform to appeal to potential adopters.

Airport mural to celebrate 60 years of German Air Force partnership

The application window officially closed July 17 for a $4,250 commission to paint a new site-specific mural inside the Wichita Falls Regional Airport celebrating the 60th anniversary of the German Air Force.

Ford House Manager accused of problematic statements about employees quietly brought back

A Manager at Wichita Falls Ford House was allegedly terminated from his position after recordings of him making problematic comments about employees were released, only for him to be brought back, until Dark Roast got corporate involved.

Texoma Tails - July 2026

We've mentioned the stray crisis countless times, and we won't stop talking about as long as there are pets paying the price. Between pets being dumped, unaltered strays, and owner surrenders, shelters just can't keep up. As a result, many shelters are having to

Lawton references Norman’s structure on multiple topics— why not homelessness?

Lawton officials continue to remove themselves from addressing homelessness. However, their go-to peer city handles their unhoused population in a different manner.

Community members call for changes to Lawton’s D&D process, claiming double standard

Recent conversations around Lawton's unhoused population and inflation have resulted in several Lawton residents reflecting on the city's D&D process and how it impacts such issues and whether the city is held to the same standards.

East side floods “disproportionately affect black and brown communities” through impacts on residents, businesses, and history

The East side of Wichita Falls is nearly as old as the city itself and was once a flourishing area for black-owned businesses. For decades, the area has continued to face obstacles preventing it from revitalization, with the flooding issues being the most recent.

Public safety concerns result in recommendation to close tent city, leaves “nowhere they can go”

Lawton City Council will discuss shutting down the tent city during its regular scheduled meeting on June 23.