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Oil & Gas 12-Month Collections Reach New High

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Boosted by record receipts from oil and gas production, Gross Receipts to the Treasury in February show the state’s economy continues to expand despite ongoing inflationary pressure, State Treasurer Todd Russ announced today. Collections for the past year are $17.62 billion, up by 12.9 percent, compared to the 12-month collection total in…

Tulsa listed in top ten worst cities for seasonal allergies

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More than 100 million Americans live with various types of allergies every year. ​Many of them have seasonal pollen allergies. AAFA’s yearly Allergy Capitals report explores how challenging it is to live with seasonal allergies in the top 100 U.S. cities. The report looks at these important factors: Tree, grass, and weed pollen scores Over-the-counter…

Citizen Involvement in Legislative Process

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Join Patriot Pastors for a civics class with guest speaker, Amanda Teegarden. This is part of our ongoing adult education. In this training class, attendees will learn how: the OK state legislature works how to contact your elected officials the course of a bill through the legislative process lobbying and how to read legislation for…

Patriot Pastor Luncheon Speaker for April

Tulsa Beacon

We are pleased to announce that E’Lena Ashley is our special guest speaker for our April 4th Patriot Pastors Luncheon. Elected in April 2022, Ms. Ashley has proven to be a strong, bold voice for conservative values as a member of the Tulsa Public School Board. Ms. E’Lena Ashley is a veteran of the US…

Applications open for OK Human Services Energy Crisis Assistance and Water Assistance

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OKLAHOMA CITY (March 21, 2023) – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) and Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) at OKDHSLive.org. ECAP Eligibility: Households which have received a 72-hour cut-off notice at the time of application or an…

How to request and emergency ballot for the April 4 election

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Registered voters, who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 20 and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary, Gwen Freeman, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 20 to vote under special provisions….

Primrose School donates 2,359 books for Read Across America Day

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To help combat the growing literacy crisis in America and to honor Read Across America Day, which was held on March 2, children at Primrose School of South Tulsa and Primrose School of Broken Arrow donated 2,359 books to Broken Arrow Neighbors and Child Abuse Network. This donation is part of Primrose’s Og’s Bountiful Book…

Tulsa County voluntary flood buyout program

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The Tulsa Board of County Commissioners approved the voluntary buy-out plan for homes affected by the 2019 flood at their meeting on Monday, March 13. Due to the extensive damage to housing and infrastructure, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the State of Oklahoma was eligible to receive disaster…

Jenks students win in C-SPAN Documentary Competition

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WASHINGTON (March 15, 2023) – Today C-SPAN announced that students at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma are winners in C-SPAN’s national 2023 StudentCam competition. The following students have won prizes: Sophia Smith and Jacob Shaddock will receive $3,000 as first prize winners for the documentary, “Unearthing the Options,” about the future of death care…

Pruning is imperative for good tree and shrub health

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Despite it still being coats, hats and gloves weather, there are some outside chores gardeners need to do before spring planting season arrives. Pruning, although not necessary every year, is an important part of tree and shrub health and can improve functionality. It also keeps the landscape looking neat and cared for. Now through late…