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Oklahoma state parks are falling apart, and legislative funding is delaying inevitable failures
Oklahoma lawmakers had the perfect opportunity to hit a homerun by giving the green light to a comprehensive plan designed to fix our ailing state parks. Instead, they whiffed, and gave everyone who utilizes the parks the big fat “L.” As a result, our state parks and the millions of people who visit them each […] The post Oklahoma state parks are falling apart, and legislative funding is delaying inevitable failures appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Big 12 football running back rankings: Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II headlines the list
The Big 12 is loaded with talent, and the running back position is no exception. From upperclassmen such as OSU's Ollie Gordon II and Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks to up-and-comers such as West Virginia's Jahiem White and Iowa State's Abu Sama III, there are plenty of lethal ball carries in the conference.
Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. ...
Oklahoma Weather Update: Fog and Storms Expected in Tulsa and Surrounding Areas
Tulsa, OK – Patchy areas of reduced visibility are expected overnight into Tuesday morning, potentially impacting the morning commute across Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. The National Weather Service (NWS) Tulsa has issued a warning for drivers to prepare for rapidly changing visibility. According to the NWS, visibility may...
Oklahoma authorities seize over 5,000 marijuana plants in Kingston raid
KINGSTON, Oklahoma — Authorities seized thousands of marijuana plants and processed marijuana during a raid on an unregistered grow operation in Kingston. On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' (OBN) Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) executed a search warrant at 17368 Fobb Bottom Road. The operation resulted in the seizure of 5,212 marijuana plants and 178 pounds of processed marijuana, according to a press release from the OBN. Arrests are pending.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25th at DQ Restaurants in Texas Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network
BEDFORD, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to...
Oklahoma City metro school districts share if they will follow mandated Bible curriculum
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — We're working to learn which school districts across Oklahoma will follow State Superintendent Ryan Walters' mandate, and teach the bible in the classroom. Many districts around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area say they're evaluating the situation, and waiting for more information from the Oklahoma State...
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
4.9 magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt all the way in DFW
WEST TEXAS – A 4.9-magnitude earthquake rocked West Texas Monday night, with aftershocks felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.It happened around 10:30 p.m. about 200 miles west of Fort Worth in Fisher County. The epicenter of the earthquake was eight miles northeast of Hermleigh, west of Abilene.Although the epicenter was hundreds of miles from North Texas, some aftershocks could still be felt. The aftershocks were about 3.1 magnitude, CBS News Texas Chief Meteorologist Scott Padgett said. They were felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin, according to the United States Geological Survey.In addition to this earthquake, there were two others next to it, one was 3.1-magnitude and the other was 4.4-magnitude.Fisher County has a population of about 3,622. No damages or injuries have been reported. Are earthquakes common in Texas?The last time an earthquake was felt in North Texas was in May when two earthquakes hit Johnson County near Mansfield. Preliminary reports rated the quakes as 3.0 and 3.2-magnitude.According to the TexNet Earthquake Catalog, this year, most earthquakes in Texas took place in the west, near Odessa, and in the south, outside San Antonio.
NM preschoolers discover purple carrots, plant organic veggies
Like kids everywhere, New Mexico preschoolers balk at eating fresh vegetables. But an educational project has found that with a creative nudge, they'll try just about anything - even purple carrots. Kids who start off eating processed foods are more likely to suffer health consequences, including obesity and juvenile diabetes....
New Mexico State Police implement advanced license plate reading cameras
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In a significant step towards enhancing public safety, the New Mexico State Police have deployed advanced license plate reading (LPR) cameras capable of tracking stolen cars, locating missing persons, and flagging if the car may be connected to someone with a warrant or has committed a crime. The new LPR cameras, mounted […]
VIDEO: Amarillo’s Fourth of July Drone Light Show A Sight to See
When we head out for Fourth of July celebrations in the Texas Panhandle we have come to expect fireworks. We light off all of the arsenals that we can. We look up to the sky to enjoy the show of others. There never seems to be a lack of lights and noises in the sky to entertain us.
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