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Who is The Great One in hockey?

Tulsa Beacon

For my generation of hockey fans, Wayne Gretzky was “The Great One.” Now we have Alexander Ovechkin who has been given the moniker of “The Great One.” Who really is “The Great One?” Gretzky retired from the National Hockey League in 1999, with a league record of 894 goals. He also had 1963 assists for…

Sometimes war movies can provide a good history lesson

Tulsa Beacon

For some reason, there has been a rash of war movies released in the past few months. I have always had a keen interest in the history of warfare, especially World War II, since my late father, Harley Biggs, served in the Army in the European theater. I have seen some of these recent movies…

Tulsa area Reps respond to delay of TPS audit release

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, and Mark Tedford, R-Jenks, commented on the recent delay in releasing the state audit of Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) and its management of federal relief funds, calling for greater transparency. “I find it unfortunate and deeply frustrating that Tulsa Public Schools delayed the audit findings,”…

Senior Day at the Capital to be held March 3

Tulsa Beacon

(Oklahoma City) – Oklahoma senior citizens, caregivers, and those interested in matters affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol for Senior Day on Monday, March 3. Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas, needs and concerns with their state lawmakers, visit with organizations and state agencies to learn about services for older…

OK universities hire few Republicans in any field

Tulsa Beacon

While colleges are typically perceived as dominated by left-wing faculty, a common stereotype holds that Democrats are particularly common in the humanities fields while more ideological diversity is present in the hard sciences. But a recent review shows that Oklahoma’s two major universities hire few Republicans in any field, including those within the science, technology,…

Hurricane wins a close one at home over UTSA

Tulsa Beacon

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP   TULSA GETS HOME WIN OVER UTSA Tulsa staved off a comeback by UTSA to hold on and win 80-76, on Saturday at the Reynolds Center. The Golden Hurricane improved to 11-15 overall and 5-8 in The American. TU completed the regular season sweep over the Roadrunners, 10-15, 4-9 The American. Tulsa…

Growing up was special around Marvin and Patty Harp

Tulsa Beacon

I grew up four blocks from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harp, who lived on 8th Street, just east of Sheridan Road. They were Marvin and Patty Harp and their son Ronnie was one of my best friends ever when I was growing up. We were pals with Tim Herron, another great guy we…

BAPS going to new hybrid school calendar

Tulsa Beacon

After months of research and community engagement, Broken Arrow Public Schools approved a hybrid instructional calendar that maintains a five-day school week, rather than transitioning to a four-day week for the 25-26 school year. The proposed calendar was voted on  and approved at their Feb. 10 meeting. Seeking possible solutions for the worsening teaching shortage,…

House committee passes “Bell to Bell” No Cell legislation

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Education Oversight Committee today passed legislation that prohibits the use of cell phones by students during the school day. The legislation is the first bill to be heard and considered in the House’s new two-tiered committee structure and is expected to be heard on the floor later this week. Chairman…

Tax Credit for Pregnancy Resource Center Donations Advances

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Tuesday advanced legislation that would allow a 70% tax credit for any taxpayer contributing to a pregnancy resource center beginning in tax year 2026. House Bill 1201 would cap credits at $50,000 for individuals and $5 million in total for the state annually, but excess could be…