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Shaping OKC’s Future and Continued Growth
Oklahoma City is poised for a new era of economic growth and development, marked by a strategic partnership between the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the City of Oklahoma City and the Alliance for Economic Development. This collaborative effort has culminated in a comprehensive economic development plan designed to guide the city's progress over the next three decades.
Region 16 names Superintendent and School Board of the Year
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Region 16 Education Service Center announced its Superintendent and School Board of the Year on Tuesday. Wade Callaway, Superintendent of Gruver Independent School District was tabbed the 2024 Superintendent of the Year and the Wellington ISD Board of Trustees was named the 2024 Outstanding School Board of the Year.
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection: Keeping Pets In Homes, Not In Shelters
Being someone who played animal shelter rather than with dolls as a little girl, Stacy Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios now that she’s an adult. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late...
Couple charged after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident site to Oklahoma
The two people who allegedly fled the scene of a Council Grove drug incident site and went to Oklahoma have both been formally charged and are awaiting court dates in Morris County. Meagann Ruth Mason and Colby Vaughn Ross are both charged with possessing marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Both are...
Wichita Falls Police Investigating Theft At Southwest Building
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers could use your help solving a recent theft. On Monday, July 15, the bicycle pictured in the below Facebook post was stolen from the back of a vehicle parked at Southwest Building (sometimes called Chase Bank Tower) at the corner of Kemp and Elliot. The cable lock used to secure the bicycle had been cut.
8th Strongest Earthquake in Texas’ History Shakes Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has details on an earthquake that shook West Texas Monday night. At approximately 10:39 PM CDT Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas, just north of Highway 180 at 10:38 PM CDT. At 10:46 PM CDT, an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.4 […]
Oklahoma Town Struck By Severe Storm During ‘Twisters’ Opening Weekend
"Twisters" hit theaters this weekend, and focused on tornadic weather in Oklahoma. During the blockbuster film's opening weekend, a town in southwest Oklahoma was struck by a severe storm causing significant damage to homes, businesses and various other structures. Although it wasn't a tornado, Oklahomans know that severe storms can still cause a lot of damage.
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Dry Conditions and Warm Temperatures Return to Oklahoma
After a much welcomed cool down, Oklahoma will return to its regular summer programming with dry conditions and warm temperatures. The good news: it doesn't look like Oklahoma will be back in the 100s for at least the next week. Two cold fronts recently moved through Oklahoma that brought in...
Oklahoma Selected by Georgetown University for The Youth in Custody Certificate Program
OKLAHOMA CITY, JULY 23, 2024 —The Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform selected Oklahoma as one of only four jurisdictions from across the country to participate in The Youth in Custody Certificate Program. The program aims to assist juvenile justice leaders in implementing, or accelerating, systemic change to enhance outcomes for youth in custody. Joining Oklahoma in this prestigious program are Multnomah County in Oregon, the city of Newport News in Virginia, and the State of Rhode Island.
Oklahoma high school All-State week live updates: West win small-school volleyball match
The Oklahoma Coaches Association high school All-State athletic events began Monday across the state. Here's a look at what happened: More: Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits, Stillwater's Ethan Holliday make USA Baseball 18U team Previous rivals shine for West to win small volleyball match ...
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