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Oklahoma Voters Set to Decide Key Races in Tuesday's Runoff Primaries. Oklahoma voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff primary elections. In the state legislature, the primary races for seats in both the House and the Senate are in their final stages before November’s general election.
Greek recruitment ends, continuous open bidding begins
As the school year begins, fraternity and sorority recruitment ends, but not entirely. OSU’s Greek community comprises 51 chapters and four governing councils: the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Panhellenic Council and Panhellenic Council. “Becoming a member offers students a unique opportunity to have a balanced college life...
Oklahoma Animal Shelters Face Overcrowding As Kennel Operators Offer Discounts, Incentives To Adopt
With animals as young as 8 weeks old at-risk to be euthanized in kennels across the Oklahoma City metro due to overcrowding, shelter owners are working to get as many animals adopted. OKC Animal Welfare says the issue stems from animal surrenders and backyard breeding. Staff and volunteers at OKC...
Lights, Camera, Oklahoma! We chat with the Oklahoma Film and Music Office at the Fort Smith International Film Festival.
The Oklahoma Film and Music Office is the ultimate backstage pass, offering a treasure trove of information on film jobs, incentives, music and production directories, and stunning production sites scattered across the state. They recently shared their exciting initiatives and projects with us, painting a vibrant picture of Oklahoma as a burgeoning hub for film and music. Check out their interview below.
Vote for Landmark Fine Homes fall high school athletes of the week for Aug. 19-25
High school sports are back, and so is The Oklahoman's yearly fall sport athletes of the week poll. The poll for August 19-25 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. Voting is open until noon Sunday. Here are this week's nominees: More: VOTE: Who is Oklahoma high school football's No. 1 prospect among...
SW Oklahoma voters choose their leaders on Aug. 27
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a variety of different races that could have a large effect on the southwest portion of the state. Aug. 27 marks the primary runoff elections for some state and local offices, as well as some...
Truitt Named Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Winner
WILBURTON, Okla. – Eastern Oklahoma State College Director of Recruitment and Retention Hannah Truitt was recently named a NextGen Under 30 award winner. “I am honored to receive this award alongside others in the state,” Truitt said. “I am proud to be a part of the next generation that is working toward building a better future. It’s one thing to do the work, but another thing entirely to be recognized for it. Thank you to my family, friends, co-workers, and community who have helped make this possible.”
Plenty big ticket votes await Oklahomans in November. But one key issue will be missing.
Oklahoma’s November ballot will include many big items to vote on, including our next president, a corporation commissioner and our newest state lawmakers. Disappointingly an option to expand women’s reproductive health access won’t be one. Because regardless of one’s beliefs on abortion access, Oklahoma voters deserve the opportunity to vote on the path forward for […]
Oklahoma parental tax credit has no standards for accreditation
Only accredited private schools qualify for the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program, a voucher-like state subsidy for parents to use toward tuition. But schools need only report the name of their accreditor. There is no verification beyond that, and any accreditor goes. Among the schools approved are Goodland...
Staying hot the next few days but then some changes toward the holiday weekend. Here is what you need to know.
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