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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.
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...
Criminal Justice Resource Nonprofit Diversion Hub Closer To Construction Of New OKC Facility
Oklahoma is well above the national average for incarceration, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. The metro nonprofit Diversion Hub tries to stop cycles and create proactive solutions. The organization’s new building is closer to construction. In July the city council approved the final plans for Diversion Hub’s new...
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.
Outstanding Performances Highlight 2024 Boy’s All-State Wrestling Duals
The 2024 All-State Duals took place Wednesday night in the new and very impressive Broken Arrow Event Center with the Large West winning 37-30 and the Small East winning by a 34-21 score. In the All-State events, everyone, of course, would like to end their high school career with a...
Sully Says : Pre-season polls are useless
We should all be like Luke Hasz. I asked the Razorback tight end about being picked 14th in the SEC. He said that was news to him. Luke doesn't pay attention to pre-season polls or accolades. Pre-season polls are generally wrong. Look for them to get worse. A team's ranking...
New docuseries 'Routes' features award-winning Oklahoma chefs on their own turfs
Oklahoma has always been a state that offers much more than meets the eye. Now, "Routes," a "Discover Oklahoma" original series from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, will dig into the "unsung heroes and lesser-known places across Oklahoma where roots were laid and communities were made." ...
Lawmakers and advocates celebrate ADA’s 34th anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers, disabled individuals, their family members and other advocates on Friday celebrated a law designed to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as oth...
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