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 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.
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.
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.
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 officials continue to remove themselves from addressing homelessness. However, their go-to peer city handles their unhoused population in a different manner.
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.
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.
Lawton City Council will discuss shutting down the tent city during its regular scheduled meeting on June 23.
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
Davis expressed that her experience with this request and interaction with Powers and his assistant raised concerns over accountability, transparency, and who the Open Records Act is designed to serve.
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.
politics
As a requirement to serve on the council, you have to have been a registered voter in your ward for at least six months prior to filing.
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.
social issues
Here’s what you need to know about the events surrounding MSU student Victoria Lang’s controversial arrest.
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
Artificial Intelligence
Archer County residents and officials are working out how to navigate a potential data center being built. The entire situation has raised questions of the authority counties have for controlling land.
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.
Government Accountability
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.
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.