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Three All-America honors for ORU

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Post-season accolades have been rolling in for the Oral Roberts University baseball squad, who is competing in the College Baseball World Series. Golden Eagles closer Cade Denton was named the 2023 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year and head coach Ryan Folmar was given the Mike Martin National Coach of the…

OU’s football opponents in the SEC for 2024

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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced OU’s opponents for the 2024 year. On July 1, 2024 both OU and Texas will leave the Big 12 Conference and join the SEC. The first year of play will feature both Texas and Oklahoma playing eight teams from the SEC, with neither one playing the same teams, except…

Three All-America honors for ORU

Tulsa Beacon

Post-season accolades have been rolling in for the Oral Roberts University baseball squad, who is competing in the College Baseball World Series. Golden Eagles closer Cade Denton was named the 2023 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year and head coach Ryan Folmar was given the Mike Martin National Coach of the…

OSU baseball boasts three All-Americans

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The Oklahoma State baseball team made its way into the NCAA regional play, has three players who were honored with All-American status.  Nolan Schubart and Carson Benge both freshmen and a junior Isaac Stebens. Nolan Schubart, from Durand, MI, was named to three Freshman All-America teams – Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA and Perfect Game/Rawlings.  In the…

Gov. Kevin Stitt and former U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine endorse Ron DeSantis

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Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis visited Tulsa  Saturday, June 10, at an event sponsored by Never Back Down (a DeSantis SuperPAC).  The event, was the fourth stop of DeSantis’ Great American Comeback Tour and was held at the Creek Event Center. The building could not accomodate the crowd of people who showed up to see DeSantis. …

Oklahoma gross receipts taper off as energy prices decline

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The 12-month total of $17.48 billion is $146 million less than the high-water mark set in March of $17.64 billion and is slightly less than last month’s total of $17.49 billion. When comparing May 2022 to May 2023, the total receipts decreased $15.6 million, or 1.2 percent. This monthly com- parison includes a drop in…

AAA Route 66 Road Fest – the mother of all road fests

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If you are a fan of Route 66, classic cars, Americana, the colorful history of The Mother Road, or just looking for a fun, family-friendly weekend activity –  you have found it! Experience Route 66 Like Never Before: Explore the history of Route 66 through interactive exhibits Marvel at hundreds of classic cars Enjoy our…

OK State Sen. Prieto at June 9.12 meeting

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Our guest speaker this month is Oklahoma State Sen. Dana Prieto who represents Senate District 34. The 9.12 June meeting will be at Spirit Life Church, 5345 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. on June 8. As a freshman Senator, Prieto has a unique perspective on the State Legislature, and the Senate in particular….

9.12 Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Hern

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U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern has requested to join us for a breakfast meeting on Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. The congressman will provide a re-cap of this past year in the U.S. House of Representatives and alert us to new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. We will meet at The Big Biscuit at…

Participate in the Music of Dan Forest, composer, pianist, educator at Asbury

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Come sing with Dan Forrest and the Tulsa Community Choir! On August 25-26, 2023 Asbury Church will host the Tulsa Community Hymn Festival with acclaimed composer/arranger, Dan Forrest. For this event, we are creating the Tulsa Community Choir, a 200-voice choir comprised of Tulsa area choirs and individual singers. Important Information: Location: Asbury Church (6767…