Reanna received her Bachelor’s Degree in English and her Master’s Degree in Creative Writing - Screenwriting. She spent several years working in education and freelance writing, until she began her journalism endeavors.
social issues
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.
Texoma Tails
We continue to hear from the rescues and shelters that we feature that Texoma Tails pets are getting adopted. This news always fills us with joy, as Texoma Tails is just one of our many efforts to help our communities address the stray pet crisis. We don't take
nonprofit
Scotty Coppage has fostered dogs for a few years now, with the help of his loyal dog, Rizzo. But his support doesn’t stop at fostering, as he's hosting his third annual karaoke fundraiser to also provide financial support to P.E.T.S. Underdog Express and Texas Pit Crew.
historical preservation
A board of committed volunteers is reviving the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum with the hopes of preserving North Texas history and reviving the downtown area, but they can't do it alone. They're holding a soft opening June 6 to show what they have to offer.
historical preservation
Lawton's downtown strip is small but it's almost entirely made up of local businesses. While businesses have struggled to survive downtown and community opinions of the area aren't particularly favorable, some hope changes and new plans will revive it.
elections
Of the many things that will be up for a vote on Oklahoma’s June 16 ballot is State Question 832, which proposes a gradual raise in the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029. However, the opinions on how it would affect Oklahoma communities vary.
Criminal Justice
People want to know that they can trust those who are being paid by tax dollars to protect and serve. For many in Wichita Falls, after the arrest of MSU student Victoria Lang and the waiting game that took place after the fact, that level of trust took a plunge.
Texoma Tails
In the last few weeks, several of our Texoma Tails pets have been adopted! We can't express how happy it makes us when one of the animals whose story we shared gets a happy ending. With the stray crisis, the increase in rabies cases, and the continuous reports
social issues
In the past few months, there have been several accidents involving motor vehicles hitting cyclists, some of which proved to be fatal. As a result, several local cyclists are now questioning if it’s safe for them to ride on the road in the city.
social issues
Whisker said Piper was sniffing the grass along the sidewalk to urinate near Cypress and Southwest Parkway when suddenly, headlights appeared.
Dark Roast Update
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.
social issues
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.