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Pet Of The Week: Puck
Our Pet of the Week is Puck, a 2-month-old dog. Puck is 8 pounds and is a sweet and affectionate puppy. She loves to play and explore, making her the perfect companion for outdoor adventures and walks. However, she's just as happy to cuddle up on the couch and watch...
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer headed to Owasso!
This October, the old Carl’s Jr. at Smith Farm MarketPlace in Owasso is getting a makeover and becoming a Waldo’s Chicken & Beer with construction well underway:. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more!
Musicians To Assemble For Tulsa's First Swim Meet: A Live Vinyl Recording Event
Tulsa FMAC and Sunset Club Records are partnering to close out Tulsa Music Month with a big event. Swim Meet is a free event with networking and a live vinyl recording. Musicians are invited to join together at the Chimera Cafe on July 27 to celebrate Tulsa music. Featured bands include; Winston Churchbus, Along Came Paully, Dead Shakes, Damion Shade, Fabulous Minx, Hector, and the Hexed.
Okarche area makes the cut in blockbuster movie
It was like a scene for a movie. Literally. Cinematically. Yes, the spot south of Okarche was the scene and yes, it is in the new movie “Twisters.”. The opening scene of the blockbuster summer movie is just south of town. That movie scene was filmed at Northwest Expressway...
Southwest Airlines publishes its initial redeye schedule
Southwest Airlines has new flights available for booking today as the carrier continues responding to Customer demand and preferences with additional service around popular events in Southwest® destinations, as well as redeye operations for the first time. Flexibility for Football. After expanding our college football and professional football playbooks,...
OKC ZOO ANNOUNCES FAMILY FUN HAPPENINGS FOR ASIAN ELEPHANT AWARENESS MONTH
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, together with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and international elephant conservation partners, is proud to celebrate the fifth annual Asian Elephant Awareness Month. Since 2019, Asian Elephant Awareness Month has helped inspire people to learn more about Asian elephants and how to help conserve their populations and habitat. This August, the Zoo invites guests to get involved and tag the Zoo @okczoo and share their favorite elephant pictures and videos with #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth to Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter). In addition to sharing elephant photos and videos, the Zoo invites all elephant fans to head to the Zoo on Saturday, August 3, 2024, for World Elephant Day, a special animal awareness day that celebrates the Zoo’s Asian elephant herd, caretakers, and conservation efforts and research in support of Asian elephants.
CN strives to meet child care needs across reservation
TAHLEQUAH – For more than 30 years the Cherokee Nation has offered child care services to its citizens, but the current administration is ramping up efforts to fill in the gaps. The tribe’s ongoing plan is to replace aging Head Start facilities and build new child development centers across...
Show Review: Bowling For Soup, Keep Flying, and Eternal Boy at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK
“There’s 104 days of summer vacation till school comes along just to end it. So, the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Like maybe….” seeing Bowling For Soup if you were in Tulsa on July 20. The Wichita Falls band...
2024 OKC Thunder fan survey officially open
The dust has settled for the NBA offseason. As the calendar nears August, most rosters are set. The Oklahoma City Thunder enters the 2024-25 season as a title favorite. The Thunder had a productive offseason. They shored up their weaknesses with the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. Both are seamless fits for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Voices of Veterans: SSgt. William Yoss shares his story of service in the U.S Army
Jul. 26—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss. William Yoss, who served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division, was born ...
Norman to shift recycling operations to the city starting in August
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The City of Norman will be taking over recycling operations beginning Aug 1. According to the City of Norman, utility customers will experience savings due to the shift from a third-party contractor to a city service. There will be no changes to what can be...
Yukon’s Bedell was respected, adored by all
First Baptist Church in downtown Yukon was filled to capacity Thursday for funeral services to honor the life of legendary YHS track and football coach Clay Bedell. Though the much-loved and revered coach is gone, his spirit and legacy will not soon fade, that much is clear. “Bubba,” as he was affectionately referred to, will be remembered by one and all as a man with a deep passion for coaching and mentoring youth, unmatched dedication to the athletes he trained and endless love for his family.
Historic First: Inaugural Girls All-State Dual Shines at Broken Arrow Event Center
Another historic “first” took place Wednesday night when the first Oklahoma Coaches Association Girls All-State Dual took place in the new and very impressive Broken Arrow Event Center. While this was the first Girls All-State Dual sponsored by the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA), it was the third time...
Is Brandon Miller a Franchise Player, Would OKC Welcome Back Kevin Durant, and Sophomore Projections
Tate and KOC react to Brandon Miller’s progression, discuss whether he will become the next franchise star for the Charlotte Hornets, and talk about Memphis’s decision to double up on bigs with Zach Edey. Then, Tate and Tyler discuss the Thunder’s ascension, whether it’s championship or bust for OKC, and whether the team would welcome Kevin Durant back. Plus, Kyle Mann and Tate share their observations about the top summer league players and performances and which sophomores are ready to make the leap.
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