Tyshawn Archie scored 18 points to lead the University of Tulsa men’s basketball team to a 96-63 victory over Southwestern Christian University, in the Donald W. Reynolds Center on Saturday afternoon. It was the final nonconference game on the schedule for the Golden Hurricane, and the win improved Tulsa’s record to 6-7. For SCU, the…
A failed two-point conversion attempt proved to be the difference in the end, as Navy defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 21-20, in the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium, in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday. The Sooners (6-7, 2-6 SEC) jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead with a pair of touchdowns in the…
It is time for my 23rd Annual Sports Fan’s Letter to Santa Claus, even if it’s a little late. Dear Santa Claus, It was an election year, and with that, I think you may have brought us a few early Christmas gifts, so let me begin by saying thank you. It was another good sports…
My view of the new year has adjusted this time and one reason is because I now have two grandchildren, a granddaughter, 20 months, and a grandson, 3 months. My hope for them is a real relationship to God through Jesus Christ and a life filled with purpose, peace and joy. I am concerned about…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, today filed legislation to phase out Oklahoma’s personal and corporate income taxes over a decade, with the goal of eliminating the tax entirely by 2035. House Bill 1009 would reduce the personal income tax rate by 0.00475% annually and the corporate income tax rate by 0.004% annually over…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today added to its transparency portal a government efficiency survey intended to root out duplication of services, waste and inefficiencies in state government. This initiative piggybacks on the federal effort to eliminate government waste through the newly-created federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “We will work hand-in-hand…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus today issued the following statements regarding the announced proposed partnership between Oklahoma and Denmark. “God has blessed Oklahoma with rich abundant petroleum resources,” said Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, who chairs the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus. “Oklahoma’s oil and gas is all-natural, locally-sourced and we must reject the unscientific climate…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today announced the appointments of chairs and vice chairs of Senate committees for the upcoming Legislative Session. “We have put together a strong group of Senators who will collectively help move our state forward,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton said. “Each individual members have subject matter expertise in these…
The Tulsa Beacon will close for its annual two-week vacation at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 13 and reopen on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The Tulsa Beacon will also be closed on Tuesday, December 31 at 2 p.m. for New Year’s Eve as well as January 1, 2025 for New Year’s Day. …
TULSA, Oklahoma –– University of Tulsa Vice President and Director of Athletics Justin Moore announced on Sunday evening the appointment of Tre Lamb as the school’s 35th head football coach. A news conference is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the ONEOK Club at H.A. Chapman Stadium and will be carried live on ESPN+ and…