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Oklahoma governor encourages discussions across party lines at Disagree Better event
Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging Oklahomans to “disagree better” when they’re discussing controversial political topics or their differing faiths. At an event derived from the Disagree Better initiative started by the National Governors Association, the Republican governor pushed Oklahomans to engage in civil discourse in political discussions. ...
Quapaw Public Schools Delays Start Of Class After Severe Storm Damage
The start of school is postponed until Monday, Aug. 26 in Quapaw after severe storms caused damage on Friday. Quapaw Public Schools posted on social media Saturday confirming the over-one-week delay to the start of school. "This evening (Friday) the school and community was hit with a severe storm with...
Casady School's largest gift ever helps fund Upper Division Dining and Engagement Center
OKC's Casady School has received a $12 million gift from Gay and Ed Kirby and their family ― the largest donation in its 77 years ― to put toward a $23 million Upper Division Dining and Engagement Center. The Kirbys' gift has secured additional fundraising commitments from donors for nearly 95% of the...
Dell announces worldwide layoffs; effect on OKC office unknown
Austin-based Dell Inc. announced plans to cut its sales staff worldwide as companies shift focus to new artificial intelligence products, the Austin American-Stateman reported recently. It is unclear whether staff in Oklahoma City's Dell Technologies facility will be affected. Dell opened the OKC facility at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 44 in 2005. The local office operates sales, customer service, and enterprise functions. ...
Guthrie dominates Norman Tournament with three convincing wins; home game on Monday
Update — Guthrie will play their fourth and final game on Saturday against Norman North at 3:30 p.m. This article will be updated following that game. The Guthrie Lady Jays softball team snapped their three-game losing streak in spectacular fashion, sweeping through the Norman Tournament with three dominant wins against Class 5A Noble, 4A Newcastle, and 6A Norman.
Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Up to 112°F Along I-35 Corridor
Austin, TX – Texas residents along the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains should prepare for another blistering day as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Sunday. With temperatures expected to soar between 100°F and 104°F, the heat index—how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in—could reach a scorching 112°F in some areas.
OSU Wrestling: Two-Time NCAA Champion, Olympian Roman Bravo-Young Joining Cowboy RTC
David Taylor added yet another big name to be around his new program. Former two-time NCAA champion and Olympian Roman Bravo-Young will be joining Oklahoma State’s regional training center, Cowboy RTC, the club and Bravo-Young announced Saturday night. Fresh off his Olympic debut, Bravo-Young will train in Stillwater alongside OSU wrestlers. It’s unknown at this time if Bravo-Young will join the coaching staff.
Our TV picks for Sunday, August 18: GA Tour Golf; Tulsa King; Forbidden Love
GA Tour Golf KGW 11 a.m. If history is a guide, the final round of this year’s FedEx St. Jude Championship will produce some amazingly low scores when it airs live from TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn. Lucas Glover won last year’s title in a tie-break with a score of -15. Tulsa King ...
Yukon woman sues over sewer back-up
EL RENO – A Yukon woman has sued Yukon city officials over a sewer back-up she claims caused property damage and potential health issues. Amanda Humble and her minor child are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed July 15 in Canadian County District Court. The civil action lists two causes of action – nuisance and negligence.
Sean McClelland Rolls To ASCS Sooner Victory At Creek County Speedway
Landing career win No. 23 with the ASCS Sooner Region on Friday night, Tulsa’s Sean McClelland collected the $2,000 top prize at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. Taking off from the pole, Sean went fairly unchallenged for the win. Making a late race charge, time would run out for Alex Sewell, who tailed McClelland by 0.606-seconds at the checkered flag. Casey Wills picked up two spots for the bronze step, while Emilio Hoover and Kyle Clark completed the top five.
North Texas UPS driver crashes after passing out from heat exhaustion, union says
MCKINNEY, Texas - A North Texas UPS driver was sent to the hospital after allegedly passing out while behind the wheel due to the heat and crashing. Representatives from Teamsters Local 767 say that a delivery driver from Longview was asked to work out of the McKinney building on Friday.
Impact of drought on home foundations and under-slab plumbing in North Texas
North Texas residents are no strangers to the challenges posed by drought conditions, which can have significant implications for home foundations and under-slab plumbing. As the region experiences periods of drought, the soil undergoes changes that directly affect the stability of foundations and the integrity of plumbing systems beneath homes.
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