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Mark those calendars! All the key dates for the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2024-25 season
NBA schedule release day for the league’s 2024-25 season has finally arrived, and with it, we can begin to see the contours of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s looming regular season campaign. All the major tilts of the coming season are now known to fans and analysts of the team, making planning your must-see games for the year possible.
Council of the Cherokee Nation Issues Notice to Fill District 11 Vacancy
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Council of the Cherokee Nation issued a public notice on August 14 to fill the unexpired term in Council District 11 due to an upcoming vacancy. On Aug. 1, 2024, Deputy Speaker Victoria Vazquez announced her resignation from her District 11 seat in order to spend more time with her family. Her resignation is effective at noon on Aug. 29, 2024. Her current term expires Aug. 14, 2025.
Guthrie dominates Norman Tournament with four convincing wins; home game on Monday
The Guthrie Lady Jays softball team snapped their three-game losing streak in spectacular fashion, sweeping through the Norman Veteran Bat Invitational with four dominant wins against Class 5A Noble, 4A Newcastle, and 6A programs Norman and Norman North. Averaging eight runs per game, the Lady Jays showcased their offensive power,...
Updates to football, softball recruit rankings: Miscellaneous notebook (8/17)
Since August began, there has been a lot going on, with the Oklahoma Sooners gearing up for their first season in the SEC and Oklahoma high school football, softball, and other sports beginning as well. This month, a few things involving OU commits in rankings and performances have transpired this...
Cherokee National Treasure Dan Mink continues creating culturally significant official artwork for Cherokee National Holiday
TAHLEQUAH – The theme of the 72nd edition of the Cherokee National Holiday is “ᎢᏛᏍᎬᎢ ᎢᎦᏤᎵᎦᏯ ᎾᏍᎩ ᏧᏩᎬᎬᏗᏗᏒᎢ: Weaving Our Future.” As with the designs for the previous decade plus, the art representing the 2024 theme was designed by Cherokee National Treasure Dan Mink.
Greater Galilee Baptist Church welcomes back Youth Activity Day following pandemic
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Greater Galilee Baptist Church held its annual Youth Activity Day Saturday and kids were able to learn about different things they were interested in. They learned about automotive maintenance, CPR, and computer use, just to name a few. Reverend Christopher Foster, the youth minister at...
Final preseason scrimmage an ‘interview’ for starting jobs
Coach Stan Drayton described the Temple football team's second and final full-scale preseason scrimmage on Friday night at Franklin Field as an "interview" for players looking to solidify spots in the starting lineup for the season opener at Oklahoma, which is now less than two weeks away. The question this...
‘Yellowstone’ is Looking For Extras as They Film Concert Scenes in Texas
Calling all extras! Here's your chance to be a part of one of the best TV shows in recent years. Yellowstone is coming to Texas to put the final touches to its last season. They are looking for extras to be a part of some concert scenes at the Ft. Worth Stockyards in a couple of weeks.
FTC accuses North Texas car dealerships of discrimination against Black and brown customers
The Federal Trade Commission accused three North Texas David McDavid car dealerships and the company that owns them of saddling customers with hidden fees for unwanted add-on items — especially Black and Latino consumers. The FTC voted 5-0 to issue an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive and the dealerships,...
Texas could spend $55 billion to prevent flooding
GEORGETOWN, Texas - The State of Texas is looking to implement a new flood plan, one that could cost around $55 billion. According to the Texas Water Development Board, one in six Texans live or work in areas at risk for flooding. "We want to put out a state flood...
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
First Responders work to contain Peter Switch Fire
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - On August 18, our crews were out after a large grass fire was spotted near Bacon Switch Road around 2 p.m. Officers blocked off roads to prevent access to the large fire. At the time this article was published, the cause of the fire was...
Multiple agencies responding to grass fire near Rifle Range Road
UPDATE: In what Wichita West VFD said was their last update as all their members have been cleared from the scene, the Peter Switch Fire is 75% contained as of 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 18. Many other agencies have also been released from the scene. Crews will continue to ensure the fire remains contained […]
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
See the Moment a Tornado Hits Hotel in Oklahoma
Watch a firsthand account of a hotel in Oklahoma taking a direct hit from a tornado. In what had to be the longest two minutes in their lives, employees quickly scrambled inside when they realized they were caught in a tornado. It’s wild because shortly after they get back inside...
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