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Whataburger Rolls Out $2 Brownies for the Summer
Whataburger’s irresistible new deal is set to earn major brownie points! From July through August, chocolate aficionados can indulge in a decadent brownie for just $2 by purchasing any meal from Whataburger’s extensive menu across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Brimming with rich, fudgy goodness and generous chocolate chunks, this brownie is the little treat you deserve. Add it to your classic Number One order or pair it with an All-Time Favorite meal like the Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich. At breakfast, grab a Bacon Taquito with Cheese and complete your order with an Iced Coffee and a brownie!
The Porch Joins OU Students On Route 66 Road Trip
A group of University of Oklahoma students and their professors will set off on a road trip on Monday to learn more about all the cultural stops along Route 66. Students and professors from the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication will travel along the famous highway from Oklahoma City to the Santa Monica Pier in California.
Oklahoma City Airport Trust Considers Name Change For Will Rogers World Airport
Will Rogers World Airport may be changing its name in 2025, according to the Oklahoma City Airport Trust. According to the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, the airport is considering a name change in February due to a survey conducted by the trust. The survey, which polled around 6000 participants, showed...
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes 3D-Printed Homes Study To Address Affordable Housing
For many Oklahoma City families, buying a home is not an option. One lawmaker wants to study creative 3D technology to reduce construction costs. Some state leaders are optimistic about its possibilities. They hope to use the technology to solve Oklahoma’s lack of affordable housing. Greg Shinn with the Oklahoma...
OKC Thunder sign New Hampshire's Clarance Daniels to summer league roster
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed New Hampshire’s Clarence Daniels for their summer league roster. He went undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft. Daniels had a predraft workout with the Thunder last month. The 23-year-old spent the last two seasons of his college career at New Hampshire. He had...
Hillcrest Gives Safety Warning Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday
Doctors at Hillcrest are reminding people to be careful ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. They say between fireworks and grilling accidents, this is a busy time for the burn center. Dr. Weera Chainakul said on an average weekend they'll see about 5 burn patients, but over the Fourth...
Warmer Temperatures, Storm And Rain Chances This Week
Sunday will be cooler, but still warm as the OKC metro sizzles down a bit after chances of light to moderate showers throughout the day. The lows will come in right around the mid 70s, with the highs for Sunday only reaching the low 90s in most areas of the metro as temperatures cool down further going into the week.
Water Safety Tips For Children Who Are Swimming This Summer
For this Oklahoma's Own Focus On Kids, a reminder about water safety after a near-drowning this week. Lifeguards jumped in to save a brother and sister who were floating face down in about three feet of water at a pool in Oklahoma City. Both went to the hospital, but are...
Former Notre Dame basketball standout signs with Oklahoma City Thunder
The 2024 NBA draft has come and gone and no former Notre Dame players had their names called. One did however agree to a short-term contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cormac Ryan, who spent for years at Notre Dame after transferring from Stanford, is headed to the Sooner State.
How Vasilije Micic's advice guided OKC Thunder to Nikola Topic on NBA Draft night
The Oklahoma City Thunder was looking to draft a player who was thousands of miles away and had no timetable for return after injury. Luckily, they knew someone who had been there before. ...
OKC Woman Finds Life And Love Through Her Workouts At Healthy Living OKC
Robin Obert-McMahon has always been into fitness even competing in triathlons, right up until things started feeling a little off. “I called my friend who is a doctor and I said something is wrong,” said Obert-McMahon. It was discovered that she was Type-1 diabetic, and things were pretty serious.
OKC authorities ask residents to call fireworks hotline instead of 911
OKLAHOMA CITY — A dedicated fireworks hotline is now active as people gear up for Independence Day events across Oklahoma City, and authorities are requesting you call it instead of 911. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The city says the hotline is all about...
Local police & fire raise money for Special Olympics
If you and your loved ones are looking for a fun way to give back to a great cause over the weekend, a friendly match has been announced between The Village Police Department and The Village Fire Department who are looking to raise funds for Special Olympics Oklahoma.
Historic Industrial OKC Business Moving Out Of Bricktown As Company Expands
Bricktown used to be a warehouse district, but over the years the downtown Oklahoma City district transformed. Owners of a business that has been there since the early days said it's time to move on. Many people from Oklahoma recognize Federal Corporation’s historic building. While moving is bittersweet its owner...
OG&E says power outages for some parts of the OKC Metro will continue well into Friday
CRESCENT, Okla. — OG&E says power outages for some parts of the OKC Metro will continue well into Friday. In Crescent, many are working through the heat to get power back on, but OG&E says the estimated restoration is 10 p.m. Friday. "We've restored 76% of our customer count...
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