Texoma Tails
Texoma Tails – January 2026
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Texas
Here are all of the stories that pertain to the North Texas area.
Texas
2025: A year in review for independent journalism
Dark Roast Report has only been active for a few months and during that time, Seth and Reanna have been able to see the need for independent news grow and the importance of being directly involved in the community.
education
Third Future School’s continued partnership with WFISD raises questions and concerns as organization takes on two additional schools
The partnership between WFISD and Third Future is adding two new schools in 2026 but staff and parents still have unanswered questions and concerns.
Texoma Tails
Texoma Tails - December 2025
One of our primary intentions at Dark Roast is to give a voice to the voiceless, and that’s exactly what we plan to do with Texoma tails.
Light Roast
Feeding families in need includes feeding the furry members of the family also, and some Texoma organizations are doing just that
“I knew if there was a need for people to get food, there would be a need for the animals.”
Light Roast
Veteran works to create sense of community following shutdown through cookout
The cookout, held in the parking lot of the old Texas Roadhouse location, allowed anyone in the community to come and enjoy a free meal. While the original expectation was to serve around 500 meals to those in the community, they ended up serving 950.
environment
Rural communities responses to wildlife infiltration: a reflection of small town resources and community effort
When it comes to wildlife rehabilitation, some communities are fortunate enough to have nearby rescues and rehabbers that are willing to step in and help. Other cities have to get more creative and use what (or who) is available in town.
Photojournalism
The first ever Jordan’s Way Bowl raises over $100,000 for animal shelters
historical preservation
A new historic preservation project in Wichita Falls displays the benefits of a public/private partnership
The Country Club Neighborhood Association has partnered with the City of Wichita Falls to repair one of the area's fascinating historical landmarks so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
elections
What you need to know when taking to the polls: 17 constitutional amendments
This month’s election will have a few things on the ballot that have considerable weight. In addition to your municipal and county-wide elections, all registered voters will be deciding on 17 constitutional amendments.
Business
Sikes Senter tenants left to keep business alive while city officials reshape the mall without them
Malls have slowly been becoming a thing of the past as shoppers look at more convenient means of consumerism. In Wichita Falls, this outlook has made city officials act in an attempt to be proactive instead of reactive.
political
‘No Kings’ protests across Texoma pose questions and create community
While many speakers spoke about the value of finding events and places where like-minded people could join forces for support, others focused on how to make a direct impact on the local community to demonstrate voice.