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Texas Panhandle sees slight drought improvement in July, but remains mostly dry
The most recent report from the Texas Water Development Board showed that drought conditions improved slightly in the Texas Panhandle as well as elsewhere in the state over the last week amid forecasts for further upcoming rain in the High Plains area.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
Food On The Move To Distribute 90 Pounds Of Tomatoes
Food On The Move is preparing to distribute 90 pounds of tomatoes at one of their food and resource festivals on Tuesday. In March, TTCU donated 750 tomato plants from Southwoods Nursery. Now, the plants have been harvested and are ready for the community to eat. TTCU staff members will...
Local Theatre Company Brings Classics To Life With A Modern Twist In OKC
Storyteller Theatre was started by the husband-and-wife team Justice and Brenna Wickstrom in 2019. “What we do here is we put on multiple shows, especially throughout the Summer. Every other week we’ve got another show going on,” said Justice Wickstrom. Enough shows to keep actors and actresses as...
Dozens of murals showcase creativity and innovation in Enid
KOCO 5 is back On the Road to celebrate our 70th anniversary, starting where it all began — in Enid. We walked around Enid all Monday morning and learned about the history and culture that makes it unique, including how the town has around 80 murals. KOCO 5 couldn't scratch the surface of all the beautiful murals throughout Enid, but we got to stop by three that were recently finished.
Norman House Democrats back superintendent against mandated Bible curriculum
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman House Democrats have issued statements of support of the Norman Public Schools Superintendent not implementing the Bible in the school curriculum. Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters originally announced school Bible instruction in June. Oklahoma House Democratic Representatives Annie Menz, D-Norman:
The Porch Visits Edmond Theatre Company To Learn Trendy New Dance Moves
A local kids theatre company is putting on a series of concerts this summer that will showcase a variety of different routines and dance moves. News 9's Jordan Ryan took the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to Stage 405 in Edmond to take a peek into their new summer shows. While...
National High School Rodeo Finals Barrel Racing Results: Kloe Nichols Takes Victory!
National High School Rodeo Association Barrel racing results from the National High School Rodeo Finals on July 15, including top performers like Kloe Nichols and McKynlie Bowers. 1. Kloe Nichols, Boulder, Wyo., 17.478. 2. McKynlie Bowers, Woodward, Okla., 17.566. State of Play. Top contestants from various locations across the USA...
350,000 records of American Indian history made public through Tulsa Public Library System
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Thanks to research, reporting and a generous donation from Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma, for the first time ever, an extensive digital collection of American Indian history is now available at no cost to the public through the Tulsa Public Library System. As of July 12, anyone with...
Mullet over: Norman boy aims for best hair
A local Norman boy Cameron Nutt is going for best mullet in the country for ages 0 to 4. Cameron was born with a full head of hair but with a gnarly cowlick in the front... as the son of a hairstylist, getting a toddler to sit still for a haircut was quite a challenge in itself.. on top of a cowlick... so what does one do? business in the front and party in the back... fast forward to halloween,... they decided that he should be the former ou football player brian bosworth "the boz" and added the lines to the sides. needless to say, his hair compliments his personality!
Under-the-radar offseason move tabbed as 'fantastic piece of business' for Thunder
Though the signing of Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency has been the move that has drawn the most attention from fans and news cycles, Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports seems to believe there's one particular "under-the-radar" move made by this OKC Thunder team that could prove to be just as beneficial.
The Porch: Tulsa Mentorship Program Hosts Bowl For Kids' Sake Fundraiser
A Tulsa mentorship program is having one of its biggest fundraisers of the year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma is asking the community to Bowl For Kids' Sake. "It is teams of six working together to collaboratively raise $900," said Abi Sutherland, Tulsa Area Director. Teams that meet that...
Must see inside: Mega mansion with bowling alley, basketball courts, barn on the market
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An ultra-luxury estate is on the market and can be yours if, as they say, the price is right. According to The Agency, the one-of-a-kind gated property in Oklahoma City is set on 36 acres with 19,000 square feet of living space. The estate was...
Thunder vs Heat recap: Ajay Mitchell shines, but OKC falls to 0-2 in NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS — The Thunder fell to 0-2 in Las Vegas Summer League, falling to the Heat in a 102-73 loss Monday. Here are three takeaways: More: Where does OKC Thunder's Big Three rank in the NBA for 2024-25 season? ...
Plans set to revitalize Oklahoma City's oldest public housing complex, neighborhood
A two-year planning process to revitalize Oklahoma City’s oldest public housing complex and the area surrounding it is six months in. Will Rogers Courts opened in 1937 and lacks modern amenities like shower heads and central AC. The public housing apartments serve some of the city’s poorest residents and have made headlines for shootings.
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