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On the western side of Oklahoma, winter wheat outcome looks devastating

Drought damages wheat crop

Tulsa Beacon

STILLWATER – On the western side of Oklahoma, early cotton acre establishment is in question, and winter wheat outcome looks devastating, according to Gary Strickland, Jackson County director and southwest regional agronomist for Oklahoma State University Extension. With winter wheat crops being harvested as of last week, OSU Extension experts predict a nearly 50% decline…

Drought impacts OK herds

Tulsa Beacon

STILLWATER – As current drought conditions in western Oklahoma decline past what they were in 2010 and 2011, cattle producers across the state are faced with making difficult herd management decisions. Culling is a routine practice used to manage the stocking rate on the ranch and maintain a productive, healthy and problem-free herd. In fact,…

Candidate filing for City Council, auditor begins June 15

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Candidates for the Tulsa municipal elections can beginning filing on June 13. The candidacy forms must be done and submitted no later than 5 p.m. on June 15. The offices that are open are city auditor and all nine city councilors. All  are two-year terms. The mayor has a four-year term and will not be…

Summer reading program coming

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“Oceans of Possibilities,” Tulsa City-County Library’s 2022 summer reading program for all ages, a free annual program, is from June 1-July 31. This summer’s program features local and national artists. Families will enjoy entertaining and educational stories at their favorite libraries. All four age groups – littles, children, teens/tweens and adults – can read their…

Inflation affects virtually everyone

Tulsa Beacon

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Rising inflation is impacting nearly every American in the early start of 2022. But according to Ramsey Solutions’ Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 85% of those who use a monthly budget believe it helped control their impulse spending. The study reveals 8 in 10 Americans are struggling with their day-to-day finances…

Adult with Disabilities prom June 17

Tulsa Beacon

On June 17 at 6:30 p.m., Pathways Adult Learning Center will be fulfilling a dream for many students as they host their first ever prom for more than 80 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who attend their program. During their planned “Under the Sea” prom, the students will have the opportunity to promenade on…

Church security seminar June 18th

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma Church Security Association (OCSA) will hold a Basic Church Security Seminar, June 18, at Grove First Baptist Church, 501 East 13th Street.  The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. and last until 5 p.m.  There will no charge but an offering will be taken. This seminar presents an overview of the subjects taught…

Legislature ponders federal funding

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma Legislature called a concurrent special session last week to facilitate the spending of the $1.8 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This lets the Legislature continue to be involved in how to spend the money. As of last week, $17.8 million in requests have been received by a committee for about…

Budget agreement calls for tax cuts

Tulsa Beacon

State savings deposits and more money returned to taxpayers highlight the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget agreement, which also funds law enforcement at record levels, eliminates the developmentally disabled services waiting list, fights federal overreach, and makes investments in economic development. The FY 2023 legislatively-appropriated budget is $9.7 billion, which is 9.7%, or $858.9 million,…

Liability for performing abortions

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives approved House Bill 4327 as amended by the Oklahoma Senate. HB4327, authored by Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville, in the House and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, in the Senate, provides civil liability for anyone performing or abetting an abortion in Oklahoma. Structured much like the “Heartbeat” bill recently passed in this…