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State Senate and House races on Nov. 5 ballot

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There will be nine different senate and house elections in Tulsa County.  Depending on the district you are in you may or may not see any senate or house districts on your ballot.  Many of these elections have already been decided in the primary and runoff elections.  There are five senate and four house races…

Early voting through Sat.

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(Oklahoma City) – “Early voting” – officially known as in-person absentee voting – began at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday for the November 5 General Election. Early voting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 through Friday, November 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No excuse…

Families moving to Oklahoma

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Oklahoma is gaining more families, measured as a percentage increase, than all but 11 states in the country, according to a recent analysis. According to the report by the Institute for Family Studies, the trend among most (although not all) states that are gaining families is that those states are generally conservative political environments. “Today,…

OSU Extension breaks ground on new Tulsa County site

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STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Extension in Tulsa County will enjoy a new downtown facility on the OSU-Tulsa campus thanks to funding from the Tulsa County Board of Commissioners. Officials from OSU Extension, OSU-Tulsa and the Tulsa County Board of Commissioners attended a special groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29 where construction is expected to…

Oklahoma among top states in job creation

Tulsa Beacon

A recent analysis by an official with the Committee to Unleash Prosperity finds Oklahoma has been among the nation’s top states for job creation since February 2020, the last pre-COVID month. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Committee to Unleash Prosperity Senior Fellow E.J. Antoni found that Oklahoma generated more jobs than…

National Diabetes Awareness month practical tips

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 29, 2024) — This November, Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is highlighting National Diabetes Awareness Month by offering simple tips to help Oklahomans prevent Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the leading preventable health issues affecting Oklahomans. “Preventing Type 2 diabetes is about creating…

America’s #1 Theme Park Christmas Event Returns to Silver Dollar City

Tulsa Beacon

OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (October 29, 2024) — Jingle all the way back to the magic of Christmases past at Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, 6-time winner of USA Today’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event.” Be immersed in the nostalgia of childhood wonder as The City shines brighter than ever with more than 6.5…

Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Tulsa Beacon

STILLWATER, Okla. – The latest drought monitor map from the Oklahoma Mesonet shows dry conditions intensifying, and 34 counties are currently under a burn ban. Drought is taking its toll on agricultural producers and two of the state’s largest commodities – cattle and wheat. Wheat grazing challenges Jimmy Kinder is one of three generations who…

Court of Civil Appeals, Tulsa County and City races

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There are many candidates that will be on the ballot on November 5, this week’s coverage will include the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals retention vote, Tulsa County District 2 Commissioner, the Tulsa County Clerk and Tulsa municipal elections. The voting for the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals is a retention vote.  The Justices do not…

Database shows 65 Oklahoma children subjected to sex change

Tulsa Beacon

A new database compiled by the organization Do No Harm, a group of medical professionals, shows that 65 children were subjected to some form of sex-change procedure in Oklahoma from 2019 to 2023. According to the Stop the Harm database, of the 65 child patients identified in Oklahoma 18 underwent some form of sex-change surgery…

Columns

Bonhoeffer lived his life and talents effectively, do we?

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What sense does the name evoke? Who is he? Do you know his family? Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was born in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland) with a twin sister Sabine. Their father was a professor of neurology and psychiatry, who opposed the Fuehrer’s…

Every life tells a story: Here is my Faith Journey

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My salvation story beautifully illustrates God’s faithfulness throughout my life. It all began with my parents, who met while studying in Dallas, Texas—my mother at the Dallas Bible Institute and my father at Dallas Theological Seminary. I made my debut at my father’s graduation from DTS in 1951, just four days old. As the second…

‘Shotgun Sam, the pizza man and my horse’s name is Alice’

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They tore down the old Shotgun Sam’s Pizza Parlor on Sheridan Road just north of 21st Street. That building hasn’t been Shotgun Sam’s for decades but it is etched in my childhood memories. You didn’t go to Shotgun Sam’s for the food – you went for the experience. I really did not eat there much…

Does this match what you have learned?

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] What happened? For the first 200-years from the Europeans in America, education was provided primarily by ministers. In 1635, Joseph Cotton, a Puritan minister influenced the establishment of Boston Latin School to teach basic academic skills and religious principles. In an interesting re-definition, this…

Opinion

Letter: Karen Keith is the best choice for Tulsa Mayor

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In our opinion, Karen Keith is the clear choice for Tulsa Mayor in the upcoming election and it’s not close.  We’re convinced that she will prioritize public safety and work with Republicans and Independents to preserve Tulsa as a good place to raise a family, run a business and practice our faith.  Republicans and conservatives…

Editorial: ENDORSEMENTS

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President/Vice President The Tulsa Beacon endorses former President Donald Trump/ J.D. Vance.  Make America great again! Kamala Harris/Tim Walz would be a travesty for our nation. 1st District Representative Kevin Hern State Corporation Commission While Brian Bingman might not be the Conservative we had hoped for he might be the best candidate we can get….

Letter: Awake and Strengthen

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I was there, ground zero, at the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Canada. I brought my wife and our young children. There were inflatable bouncy castles, and street hockey games. It was peaceful but powerful. Canadians were exercising their democratic rights – freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. By the winter of 2022, Canada’s leaders had…

Letter: On Election Day, be Discerning, not Disengaged

Tulsa Beacon

What should Christians do when neither presidential candidate aligns with their values?  I’ve heard sincere believers say, “I just can’t vote for someone who is blatantly immoral, dishonest, egotistical, and hedonistic.  I might just sit this one out or vote third-party to make a statement.” Of course, I wonder which of the candidates they are…

Sports

TU comes back against UTSA, wins 46-45

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UTSA jumped out to an early lead, but the Tulsa Golden Hurricane battled back and won in surprising fashion, 46-45, Saturday at H.A. Chapman Stadium. It was the second largest comeback victory in Tulsa history. The Golden Hurricane improved to 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the AAC, while UTSA is also now 3-5, 1-3. The…

Gordon back but OSU loses to Baylor

Tulsa Beacon

In a penalty filled game, Baylor outran Oklahoma State, to a 38-28 win on Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco, Tex. It was the Bears’ first conference home win since they beat Kansas on Oct. 22, 2022, ending an eight-game home losing streak in Big 12 games. “The step today was, man, we won a…

OU blows 1st half lead, loses to Ole Miss

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A good first half was negated by a poor performance in the second half, as the Rebels of Ole Miss beat the Oklahoma Sooners, 26-14, Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. It was the first time these teams had met on either campus and the first time the Sooners have never played in the…

Cowboys lose a close one to BYU Cougars

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With 1:13 left to go in the game, it was all but over, but it wasn’t over. The Oklahoma State Cowboys had taken a 35-31 lead late in the fourth quarter but left just enough time on the clock for BYU to hustle down the field and score the game winning touchdown. Cougars’ quarterback Jake…

Entertainment

Sight and Sound production of “Jesus” in Branson

‘Jesus’ at Sight & Sound in Branson has a great impact

Tulsa Beacon

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…

Question marks for Branson shows, Disney, Six Flags, etc.

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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”…

Singer Joe Diffee dies

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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…