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Back to School Barber Bash this Sunday

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WHO: Tulsa Tech barber and cosmetology students, as well as instructors Local volunteer barbers and stylists Tulsa Tech administration Area partners and vendors Students and parents from across the region   WHAT: Tulsa Tech’s barber students, along with alumni and other partners will be providing FREE back-to-school haircuts and styling for school age children this…

OSSBA seeks another billion for schools … for administrators

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Since 2018, Oklahoma public school funding has increased by $3.3 billion, with per-pupil revenue surging 51 percent during that time. But the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA), a lobbyist organization hired by school districts, says Oklahoma schools need $1 billion to $2 billion more. And the head of OSSBA says Oklahomans should not necessarily…

Owasso School Bond election to be held on September 9th

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The Owasso Board of Education voted to accept a bond proposal at its regular board meeting on June 9, 2025. The bond included one resolution totaling $169,180,000.  The vote on the proposition will be held with a special election on September 9, 2025 for voters in the Owasso School District boundaries. The bond would be…

Summer reclaims headlines in July

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After months dominated by rain and severe weather, summer finally reclaimed the spotlight in Oklahoma during July. The state’s wet streak ended, replaced by rising heat and drying conditions. A lone tornado touchdown near Vance AFB extended the tornado streak to five consecutive months, bringing the 2025 total through July to 88. Sweltering July heat…

Stitt issues order directing agencies to enforce Pro-Life standards in state government

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Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order strengthening Oklahoma’s commitment to protecting unborn life by directing state agencies to cease all public funding for any individual or organization affiliated with abortion providers. The order follows the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which affirmed that states have the right…

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday at OK State Parks

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Oklahoma State Parks and AARP Oklahoma invite families and nature lovers to join the fun as we celebrate the iconic Smokey Bear’s birthday on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This exciting birthday bash will be hosted at Sequoyah State Park, Lake Murray State Park, and Roman Nose State Park. Guests are…

Tulsa VA Clinic reopens

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Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Eleventh Street VA Clinic located at 10159 East 11th Street, Guaranty Building, Tulsa, OK 74128, will reopen on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The clinic was closed after a water main break. The lessor has made the necessary repairs to the affected spaces. “We appreciate your understanding through this process,” said…

OSU Agriculture celebrates 75 years of seed partnerships with OK farmers

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STILLWATER, Okla. – Before 1950, producing Oklahoma wheat and peanut crops looked a little different from what it does now. Diseases, pests and yields were much more of a challenge for agricultural producers in the early 1900s, as farmers had few ways of obtaining new varieties with stronger genetics. “I imagine wheat production would have…

OK SNAP waiver approved

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Governor Kevin Stitt applauded the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, joined by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of the approval of Oklahoma’s waiver request to remove certain, non-nutritious food options from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): “We are making Oklahoma healthy again,” said Governor Stitt. “I…

Federal Court ruling buoys new Oklahoma anti-discrimination law

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During this year’s legislative session, Oklahoma lawmakers voted to prevent state officials from discriminating against religious persons who want to serve as foster or adoptive parents. Under Senate Bill 658, by state Sen. Julie Daniels and state Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services cannot require any current or prospective adoptive or…