Oklahoma’s changes to SNAP geared toward healthy create health concerns

Due to the recent changes to SNAP benefits n Oklahoma, there are now more restrictions on what items SNAP users can purchase. However, these changes fail to consider certain circumstances, resulting in additional difficulties for some SNAP users.

Industrial concerns shift as data center discussion hits Southwest Oklahoma

Data centers have been “booming” throughout Oklahoma and that conversation has made it’s way to the Southwest area, specifically in Lawton’s most recent city council meeting.

Texoma Tails - February 2026

Another month means another edition of Texoma Tails. So far we’ve had a pet adopted from each issue. With the stray crisis continuing to overwhelm so many cities, we want to do what we can to help connect deserving pets with the people they’re meant to find.

Texoma promotes Spay and Neuter Month to address stray crisis

There's a stray crisis across the nation and it's worsening in more rural states like Oklahoma and Texas due to a lack of resources. Spaying and neutering pets is the greatest means of combating it and some organizations in Texoma are doing what they can to make that option more accessible.

Student walkouts spark controversy on local and state levels

As the number of communities that ICE appears in grows, so too do the number of walkouts. On February 13, high school students in Lawton organized walkouts to express their opinions about ICE activity. Responses to the walkout were mixed, on local and state levels.

River Bend Nature Center encourages community and conservation

Supporting the environment is an accessible stance for anyone. Of the actions people can take to better the environment, the most vital is being informed. River Bend Nature Center in Wichita Falls is a prime example of providing accessible education about conservation to the community.

Elgin mayor censured on accusations of malfeasant leadership

According to multiple sources, the reason for this reprimand is due to Francais allegedly saying he was going to tell Dustin Hilliary to sue the City of Elgin.

The ups and downs of downtown Wichita Falls

While the City of Wichita Falls puts a considerable amount of effort into preserving its historical structures downtown, many business owners feel downtown would be more successful through the inclusion of more community feedback on certain topics.

Snow day fun snowblinds winter weather safety across Texoma

With snow being a relatively rare occasion in Texoma most people aren’t particularly well adapted to how to react to it. This has led to negligent behavior, resulting in multiple accidents.

As Elgin benefits from outside traffic, Fletcher mayor looks to revive off-ramp project

While many believe this off-ramp project will help not only Fletcher, but the surrounding areas to include Elgin, it’s ultimately in the hands of Elgin’s city council.

Freezing weather, warming hearts: how the Wichita Falls community has come together to help those in need

Many in Wichita Falls are coming together to address the needs of the city’s unhoused population during the freeze by providing shelter, resources, and helping hands. 

Key takeaways from Lawton’s first regular city council meeting of 2026

2026 is geared up to be an eventful year for the City of Lawton.