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Liberty Bowl pits OSU vs. Missouri

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It will be a Big 12 reunion in the Liberty Bowl on December 31 in Memphis when Oklahoma State faces former Big 12 member Missouri. The series between Oklahoma State and Missouri dates back to 1915, with the teams meeting 52 times in the series.  The Cowboys have won three of the past four matchups,…

‘Unhook the Horns’ ban was not a smart decision by the Big 12

Tulsa Beacon

Last week, the Big 12 Conference contributed to the “wussification” of America. Conference officials announced that University of Oklahoma players and coaches would be penalized for displaying an upside-down longhorn symbol during the Big 12 Championship game with Texas. Can we get any more patronizing as a society? The game was won by OU, 39-27,…

Daniel Keating passes at age 74

Tulsa Beacon

Daniel G. Keating, twin brother of former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, passed away in Tulsa on Saturday. Dan Keating was 74. “America has lost a patriot. Conservatism has lost a champion. And Tulsa has lost its biggest promoter,” said Charles Biggs, editor and publisher of the Tulsa Beacon. For years, Dan Keating wrote a weekly…

Filing for area school board races will be December 3-5

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Filing for area school boards and municipal elections in Owasso, Skiatook and Sand Springs will be from December 3-5. All the filings will be at the election board office at 555 N. Denver Ave., said Tulsa County Election Board secretary Gwen Freeman. If two or more candidates file for any school board election, a primary…

Tulsa Stock the Station drive opens

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The City of Tulsa has started the 8th Annual Stock the Station Food Drive to will help Tulsans in need this Christmas season. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (CFBEO) will be the recipient of donations and will deliver goods to 130 Partner Programs in Tulsa proper. Residents can drop off nonperishable food items…

Circle Cinema hosts White Christmas

Tulsa Beacon

On December 15 and 14, Circle Cinema will host two sing-along screenings of the Irving Berlin classic, White Christmas. Guests are invited to sing along at a 7 p.m. screening on December 14 and 2 p.m. on December 15.  Veterans get free admission. There will be pre-show trivia and a free Christmas bell at both…

Plan targets child abuse prevention

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) completed the 2019-2023 Oklahoma State Plan for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) approved the plan, in accordance with state law. Input was obtained from nearly 1,000 responses to a survey, feedback gathered from 15 Community Cafés across the…

Free examinations with donations

Tulsa Beacon

Hunt Spinal Care, 10020 S. Mingo Road, will offer a free consultation and exam (for new patients) for every full bag of nonperishable food items brought into their office until December 31. The food will be donated to Bixby Outreach Center. The gift certificate can be used by the person who donated the food or…

Turner Turnpike work advancing

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) report that a section of the Driving Forward Turner Turnpike expansion project will be completed several months ahead of schedule. Officials held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the first half of the Turner Turnpike expansion project with the completion of the first eight miles of the project on…

Motorists need to watch out for deer

Tulsa Beacon

During November, Tulsa County deputies have encountered large numbers of deer while patrolling Tulsa County roads and highways. “Deer are very active this time of year,” said Undersheriff George Brown. “We want drivers to be aware, so they can use added caution to try and avoid these potentially deadly collision.” The National Highway Safety Office…