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Antibody testing is now available

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In the face of rising cases across the state, Oklahoma Blood Institute is relaunching its Chinese coronarvirus antibody testing program. The test will provide donors an additional piece of health information, similar to the existing health screenings typically provided to all donors. Discovering if an individual had a previously-unknown infection is beneficial in the event…

Tulsa improves its flooding rating

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Tulsa has moved up in 2021 from a Class 2 ranking to a Class 1, the highest possible ranking in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System. With Tulsa’s Class 1 rating, National Flood Insurance Program policies issued or renewed in the city limits are eligible for a 45% discount in premium costs starting…

More seniors date in the pandemic

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — By now you’ve probably heard that there has been an increase in computer usage by senior citizens in recent years, an increase that has accelerated since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. But what you may not know is that more and more of the 55-year-old-plus set are using their PCs, Macs…

‘Empty the Shelters’ pet adoptions

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Bissel  Pet Foundation will host its fall 2021 “Empty the Shelters” event from Oct. 4-10, including the Humane Society of Tulsa & Sand Springs Animal Welfare. “Empty the Shelters” is a quarterly event that helps pets find their forever homes through reduced adoption fees at shelters across the country. The effort has helped more than…

Mulready to speak to GOP Women

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The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County will meet for lunch on October 12 at 11:30, at the Tulsa Country Club. Glen Mulready, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, is the speaker. Send reservations to [email protected].

Coalition for mineral rights efforts

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Five agriculture and mineral owner groups announced the formation of the Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma, a non-profit corporation to create a voice for the interests of Oklahoma mineral owners. Representing approximately 150,000 individual members, the founding organizations of ROCO include the National Association of Royalty Owners of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, American Farmers and…

John 3:16 Mission

Helping the Homeless: John 3:16 Mission aids the sheltered and unsheltered

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Homelessness is a growing problem in Tulsa and the situation will become more serious – even deadly – as fall and winter approach. That’s what the Rev. Steve Whitaker, senior pastor and CEO of John 3:16 Mission, said in an interview on Tulsa Beacon Weekend on KCFO AM970 about homelessness becoming more complicated. There is…

Dahm: Teach the U.S. Constitution

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In honor of the recent Constitution Day, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed SB1097 creating a pilot program for Constitution courses to be offered to high school students in Oklahoma. “The Constitution of the United States is one of the greatest governing documents ever created in the history of mankind,” Dahm said. “It’s great that…

Schools must follow mask mandate ruling

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Hofmeister and Oklahoma State School Boards Association President Mike Ray. Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, sent a letter to Attorney General John O’Connor requesting he inform local school boards and administrators adopting mask mandates to implement them according to established guidelines and provide those and any potential harms to parents. Standridge said he understands that while…

OKC Thunder rules are pushing an agenda

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Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, criticized the announcement that the Oklahoma City Thunder will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours  of fans to attend home games: “By requiring vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test, the Oklahoma City Thunder and its management are pushing an agenda of fear. Not only…