News Briefs

Stitt tabs Gen. Ben Robinson (ret.)

April 25, 2019

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed retired Air Force Gen. Ben Robinson as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military, a cabinet position that requires Senate confirmation. “Gen. Ben Robinson bravely served our country in the United States Air Force, and continues to contribute to Oklahoma’s veterans and military community every day,” said Stitt. “He is…

City auction will be on April 27th

April 25, 2019

A WNBA basketball goal used by the now-defunct Tulsa Shock, the former marquee from the BOK Center, and distinctive coin collections will be among the many items up for bids at the next City of Tulsa Surplus Property Auction. The auction will be April 2, at the City of Tulsa surplus property facility, 108 N….

National Day of Prayer on May 2

April 25, 2019

The National Day of Prayer is May 2 and some events are scheduled in Tulsa. There will be a service from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ORU Christ’s Chapel, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. From 6:30-8:30 p.m., there will be a “concert of worship and prayer” at Victory Church, 7700 S. Lewis Ave.

Conservation efforts slow soil erosion

April 25, 2019 Bryan Painter

The recently released 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture detailed in part that less and less of Oklahoma’s soil is whisked away by its powerful winds. A good anchor will do that. “The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and local Districts felt sure the actual findings of the Census would show that the roots of conservation in…

So. Nazarene opens vet center here

April 18, 2019

Southern Nazarene University’s new veterans’ center opened April 16 in Tulsa, providing services to veteran college students and their families during the transition from military to academic, civilian life. In the past, students had to navigate the system on their own or seek help from SNU’s VETS Center in Bethany, said Brint Montgomery, the VETS…

Glenpool HS Singers to perform at Carnegie Hall May 27

April 18, 2019

On May 27 at 8 p.m., the Glenpool High School Warrior Singers and the Shawnee High School Choirs will represent Oklahoma in a massed choir of more than 150 voices on the stage of New York City’s Carnegie Hall. It will be the first appearance at the legendary concert venue for both ensembles. The event…

Oklahoma exports continue growing

April 18, 2019

According to new trade data released by the Census Bureau, Oklahoma had just over $6.1 billion in exports during 2018, a 14 percent increase over 2017. The top export commodities for the state included industrial machinery and parts, electrical machinery, and aircraft parts. The data also shows increased exports to both Canada and Mexico, Oklahoma’s…

Pecan workshop will be April 25th

April 18, 2019 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER – If you are interested in learning more about native pecans, mark your calendar for April 25 and attend the Native Pecan Field Day. Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology are partnering with OSU Cooperative Extension professionals in Okfuskee County, the Noble Research…

Innovative technique by OU will help dialysis patients

April 11, 2019

For the first time in many years, a major technological advance is changing treatment for patients requiring dialysis for kidney failure. OU Medicine vascular surgeons in Tulsa were the first surgical team in the United States to perform the new procedure using a device called the Ellipsys Vascular Access System. Traditionally, patients with kidney failure…

Metro Diner in Tulsa Hills in May

April 11, 2019

Metro Diner will be opening their doors in the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center in early May and is looking to hire more than 100 Tulsa-area residents. The diner has received numerous accolades including being featured on The Cooking Channels Cheap Eats, and Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives hosted by chef Guy Fieri. Metro Diner’s…