The April 1, 2025 election will have a variety of types of elections, mostly voting will be in specific areas, none of them in all of Tulsa County. Many people will have no election and others will have several. There will be two special election primaries for the Oklahoma House in Districts 71 (Tulsa) and…
Members of the Oklahoma Senate have passed, by a supermajority margin, legislation that would prevent “jackpot” awards in Oklahoma courts while still allowing victims to receive full payment for medical treatment and lost income when injured due to another’s neglect. Senate Bill 1065, by state Sen. Brent Howard, caps noneconomic-damages awards at $500,000. The bill…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a measure to increase reimbursement payments to foster families for the first time since 2018. Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, filed House Bill 2030 after a foster family in his district had to turn away a placement of three siblings because they didn’t have the…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a measure prohibiting the manufacture and sale of cultivated meat products in the state. House Bill 2829, authored by Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, would make it unlawful to manufacture, sell, hold or offer for sale any cultivated meat product in Oklahoma. Violators would be guilty…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that would lower insulin costs and improve access to affordable prescription drugs through a new state-run program passed the House floor today with a 77-13 vote. The bill authored by Rep. Eddy Dempsey, R-Valliant, now moves to the Senate for further consideration. “No one should have to ration their insulin…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure modifying the dates for certain elections has successfully passed the House floor and is now one step closer to becoming law. Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, introduced House Bill 2106 to increase voter participation in all elections while ensuring Oklahomans have plenty of opportunities to cast their votes. Under the current…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Monday passed legislation in the House that would restrict social media accounts for youth under 16 and require parental consent for minors 16 and 17 years of age. If House Bill 1275 were enacted, social media companies would have to verify age and could not allow youths…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Monday passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 1203 would allow Oklahoma’s state savings accounts and pension funds to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin. “This is a groundbreaking initiative to position Oklahoma as a national leader in embracing sound…
Oklahoma City, OK – Seasonal allergies continue to wreak havoc across Oklahoma, with Oklahoma City ranking as the #3 worst city in the nation for allergy sufferers and Tulsa close behind at #4, according to the 2025 Allergy Capitals™ report, released this week by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The report, which…
March 29th Event to be Hosted at Meadow Gold Mack’s in Tulsa TULSA—The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Oklahoma Today magazine, in partnership with Visit Claremore, the City of Stroud, and Meadow Gold Mack’s Route 66 Outpost, will release the 2025 Route 66 Guide and Passport at a special event from 11 a.m. to…
In today’s dynamic workplace, success relies on culture shaped by behaviors rather than just technical skills or innovation. Christine Porath’s Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace explores how civility—both in action and attitude—can transform organizations. The book presents compelling research and real-world examples showing that civility drives productivity, morale, and long-term success. Even small,…
One of the websites I check on a regular basis the Babylonbee.com. It is a satirical site that is run by Evangelical Christians. It looks like a news site and it tackles the big issues, including presidential politics and modern Christianity. Here are some examples of “news stories” on the Babylon Bee. – On Elizabeth…
Without hesitation, the most common question someone asks when the unexpected happens is, “Why?” It is personal too, “Why did this happen to me?” It is as if we think the answer will somehow make it easier to accept. However, I assure you, if there was a reason, it will not make it easier to…
When I was growing up, I was taught to respect my elders. I don’t ever want to be unkind to senior citizens. But Democrat Joe Biden, 78, is running for president and let’s face it, he is not up to the task. On the evening of March 3 – Super Tuesday – he temporarily confused…
[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] “What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.” Variations of this quote are attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson about 1841 and had migrated to the listed iteration by 1900 in a sermon by John Barnett Donaldson. My grandmothers…
TPS District 3 School Board No endorsement However, of the two Dorie Simmons is the more moderate candidate. Tulsa Tech School Board Office No. 2 Both candidates are Republicans – Kibbe has the educational background, but Blackburn has a business background. The Tulsa Beacon would suggest Blackburn just to bring some common sense into education. OK…
Throughout history, Christians have endlessly endured persecution for their faith. As Jesus Christ taught us, there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another—a sacrificial love exemplified in His ultimate sacrifice for the Church. Sadly, this spirit of sacrifice remains a painful reality for many Christians today, who continue to be…
It’s been said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results.” This describes the failures in reading proficiency by Oklahoma students, despite billions of dollars of increased spending on public education in Oklahoma. The Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University revealed that from 2013 to 2024 Oklahoma’s per-pupil spending increased 47 percent…
It’s said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results.” This describes the failures in reading proficiency by Oklahoma students, despite billions of dollars of increased spending on public education in Oklahoma. Edunomics Lab revealed that from 2013 to 2024 Oklahoma’s per-pupil spending increased 47 percent during that decade, but National…
OU BEAT BY DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPS Oklahoma gave the defending champion UConn Huskies a battle, but in the end, UConn held on for a 67-59 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night. Although UConn is the defending National Champions, they are seeded eighth in the West Region, while OU was…
OU ROMPS FLORIDA GULF COAST A stellar performance by Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers led the No. 3 seed Sooners to an 81-58 win over No. 14 seed Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Sooners improved to 26-7 overall, FGC finished the season at 30-4. This was the second consecutive year…
Last Saturday, I had the wonderful opportunity to introduce my grandkids to hockey. My son, Joshua, my two grandkids, Penny (7) and Oliver (almost 3), and I attended what was their first Tulsa Oilers game. Three generations of hockey fans, cheering on the local team. For me, I’ve been a life-long fan of hockey. I…
There is only one men’s college basketball team in our state that has made it to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: the Oklahoma Sooners. It is the first time since 2021 that the Sooners have made the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma, the No. 8 seed in the West Regional, will face No. 9-seed Connecticut in the…
BRANSON, Missouri – It would be difficult for a stage play to have more impact than the production of Jesus here at Sight & Sound Theatre. The public ministry of Jesus Christ, His miracles, His relationships, His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection are dramatically portrayed as only Sight & Sound can. Even though…
Vacation plans are on hold and Tulsans’ best options for entertainment due to the coronavirus outbreak are in their own living rooms. Movie theaters closed All the movie theaters in Tulsa – even the Admiral Twin Drive-in – are closed due to the pandemic. Entertainment venues, which tend to draw big crowds, are deemed “non-essential”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nineties country-music hitmaker Joe Diffie died March 29th due to complications related to COVID-19. In all, Diffie charted 18 Top 10 singles, with the majority reaching the top five, including 1993 radio essentials Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) and iconic song, John Deere Green. Diffie’s popular hits also…