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House Republicans Elect New Caucus Leadership

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Republicans this week elected their new caucus leadership for the upcoming 60th Legislature. The 81 Republicans maintain their supermajority in the House. Newly elected caucus leadership includes: Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow, as Caucus Chair Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, as Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, as Caucus…

House Republicans Elect Hilbert Speaker-Elect

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Republican caucus today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker-Elect of the House for the 60th Legislature. Speaker-Elect Hilbert has served as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House since 2022. He is set to become the 45th Speaker of the House and the ninth Republican speaker. “I am deeply…

TU Coach Kevin Wilson let go

Tulsa Beacon

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa Vice President and Director of Athletics Justin Moore has announced that Tulsa Head Football Coach Kevin Wilson has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Wilson concludes his two-year tenure at Tulsa with an overall record of 7-16, including 3-12 in conference play. “I would like to extend…

Dan Keating left his mark on America, Oklahoma, Tulsa

Tulsa Beacon

I first met Dan Keating in 2004 when he was instrumental in raising funds for the first Senate campaign for former Sen. Tom Coburn. We met but we didn’t speak a lot. Not too much later, Dan asked me to join him for lunch. I didn’t know what to expect. I thought he might be…

Beacon to be closed for Thanksgiving

Tulsa Beacon

The Tulsa Beacon will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from noon on Wednesday, November 27, and all day Thursday and Friday November 28 and 29.

New Tulsa VA Medical hospital to be named after Sen. James Inhofe

Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate unanimously passed a bill introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to name the new Veterans Administration (VA) 75,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical hospital in Tulsa the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in honor of the life and legacy of the late-Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, who tirelessly served…

Pro Tem Designee Paxton Names Key Leadership Positions

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Designee Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today has named key members of his leadership team after being tapped as the Senate’s next leader. Pro Tem Designee Paxton has appointed Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, as the Senate Majority Floor Leader, Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, as Appropriations Chairman and Sen. John Haste, R-Broken…

New State Senators sworn in at capital

Tulsa Beacon

On November 13, the new members of the Oklahoma State Senate were sworn in.     The ceremony was led by Sen. Brent Howard, the chamber’s chief presiding officer, in the Senate chamber, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV administered the oath of office.  Fourteen new senators joining the Oklahoma Legislature this year…

House Republicans Elect Hilbert Speaker-Elect

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Republican caucus today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker-Elect of the House for the 60th Legislature. Speaker-Elect Hilbert has served as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House since 2022. He is set to become the 45th Speaker of the House and the ninth Republican speaker. “I am deeply…

White Christmas movie ‘sing alongs’ at Circle Cinema

Tulsa Beacon

A festive, interactive movie experience sponsored by Celebrity Attractions will be held at he Circle Cinema. Eleven screenings of the classic holiday film White Christmas have been scheduled with lyrics on screen to give a full Sing-A-Long experience.  There will be Pre-show trivia with prizes, Sing-A-Long interactive props, Holiday pipe organ music and festive photo-ops…