This is the first of three articles looking at Tulsa-area State House races on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Ten candidates in five Tulsa-area State House districts are headed to the Nov. 3 general election after most did not face party primary opponents in June. The races in House Districts 23, 30, 66, 68…
America Remembers On September 11, 2021, Americans remember the worst attack on American soil since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which launched the United States into World War II. On September 11, 2025, family members of 9/11 victims will gather at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to read aloud…
WASHINGTON – A push in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent could give Americans more evening sunlight year-round, but less morning light could affect sleep and change daily routines for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, H.R. 139, in a 308-117 bipartisan vote on July 14….
The primary runoff and the Tulsa City Council election was held on Tuesday, August 25th. The runoff election featured the Governor Republican primary runoff between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei. It was a hotly contested race with much mud slinging and a very close one as well. Drummond captured 184,681 votes to Mazzei’s 186,734 votes. …
The primary runoff and the Tulsa City Council election was held on Tuesday, August 25th. The runoff election featured the Governor Republican primary runoff between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei. It was a hotly contested race with much mud slinging and a very close one as well. Drummond captured 184,681 votes to Mazzei’s 186,734 votes. …
Oklahoma City – Last Wednesday, Gov. Stitt took action to comply with the Oklahoma Constitution and send to a vote of the people the question of whether the legislature shall call a constitutional convention, as required by Article XXIV, Section 2 of the Oklahoma Constitution. Article XXIV, Section 2 requires that the people of Oklahoma…
Come join us for the 2026 Tulsa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and help us honor the 25th anniversary of that tragic day at 7:30 on September 11th at the First Place Tower. If you are a Firefighter or Police Officer, please join us on Friday, September 11th, 2026 as we come together once again to…
Oklahoma students have returned to school following a legislative session that brought changes to teacher pay, reading and math instruction, recess, cell phones, testing, physical fitness and other education policies. The Legislature increased funding for State School Aid and Programs by about $232 million for Fiscal Year 2027, from about $3.98 billion to $4.21 billion….
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector (SA&I) Cindy Byrd today released the Federal Single Audit for FY 2024. This annual audit is a federally-mandated examination of whether the State of Oklahoma spent federal grant money in compliance with federal regulations. The audit report covers roughly $14 Billion of expenditures which are audited based…
A newly released report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has identified a claims-data pattern involving OU Physicians-Tulsa that HHS says warrants further scrutiny. The report, “Wolves in White Coats: How Doctors and Hospitals Pushed and Profited from the Fraud of ‘Gender Medicine,’” analyzes nationwide insurance claims from 2015 through 2025…
Oklahoma faces workforce challenges. Our college system should play a crucial role in addressing that challenge and fueling economic growth. Instead, the University of Oklahoma is receiving national attention for devolving into academic self-parody. Rather than gain renown for producing engineers and scientists, OU is under scrutiny for having a man who identifies as a…
[Analysis of history and science influence on political and religious attitudes.] It’s a small world. We were out on a fine, beautiful Saturday afternoon, headed over to our lab to work on the ham radio repeater. An event was underway at the Mountain Venue. We noticed one of the security guards managing traffic into…
Each year, as summer winds down and the first Monday in September approaches, we pause to honor the contributions of workers across the country. Labor Day is far more than a long weekend, it is a powerful reminder of the value of work, the dignity of those who labor, and the importance of fair and…
Oklahoma is taking in a lot of tax money. In fact, during the last year, the state has gotten so much extra money, it has as much as a billion dollars in the Rainy Day Fund (and other accounts). That’s a billion with a “B.” Gov. Kevin Stitt, to his credit, wants to sit tight…
[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Calvin, the inquisitive 6-year-old asks his imaginary philosopher tiger, “It says here that ‘Religion is the opiate of the masses.’ What do you suppose that means?” The TV replies, ‘It means Karl Marx hadn’t seen anything yet.’ Although Marx was making a derogatory…
U.S. Senator for the seat left vacant by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin: The Democratic runoff – no endorsements. Oklahoma Governor – Republican Runoff – the Tulsa Beacon endorses Mike Mazzei. Gentner Drummond is a Democrat in disguise, a RINO at best. He believes at the state level it does not…
This list is not a comprehensive list of endorsements, that will be available closer the the August 25 election date. It will be added to as decisions on endorsements are made. U.S. Senator for the seat left vacant by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin: The Democratic runoff – no endorsements….
Over the past few weeks, I have had a number of conversations about State Question 844. Almost every one quickly turned to school funding. That concern is understandable. SQ 844 raises real questions about funding for schools and local governments. But after researching the measure, I came to believe it raises an even more fundamental…
America is witnessing a resurgence of ideas that many assumed had been relegated to history. Openly socialist candidates are winning elections. Socialist rhetoric is becoming increasingly mainstream. Class warfare is replacing free-market principles as the preferred language of many activists and politicians. And a growing number of young Americans are embracing ideas that previous generations…
History was made at the University of Tulsa on Saturday as the TU football team defeated Oklahoma State, 24-10, in front of a sold-out crowd at H.A. Chapman Stadium. It had appeared history was made last year when Tulsa beat OSU, 19-12, winning in Stillwater for the first time since 1952, but this game was…
Oklahoma’s John Mateer led the Sooners to a blowout win over UTEP, 51-0, on Friday night at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. It was the season opener for both teams. Oklahoma was ranked 10th in the country coming into the game. It was the first time these two teams have met since…
There has been a lot of criticism of umpires in Major League Baseball for decades, however, it seems with the advent of video replay, social media, and now the ABS System, the criticism has become more common and justified. There have always been umpires whom the fans, players or coaches, thought were just terrible. I…
In a day when the transfer portal is a big deal to college athletics, the University of Tulsa football team has excelled in that department. Tulsa didn’t lose many players to the portal while gaining some players at key positions. Under second-year head coach Tre Lamb, there are great expectations for an improved offense. 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…
