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Seniors battle drug, alcohol addiction

August 1, 2019

The president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] said substantial research shows that addiction to alcohol and prescription and illicit drugs among senior citizens has gone unnoticed for too long. Weber called a report by the Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Department published in 2017 a wakeup call. The report…

Senate interim studies list released

August 1, 2019

Education, health care and mental health services, criminal justice policies, and retirement issues are among the topics approved for interim studies in the Oklahoma Senate. The Senate President Pro Tempore’s Office released the list of 72 interim studies. The members of the Oklahoma Senate use interim studies to take a more in-depth look at and…

College students need rental insurance

August 1, 2019 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER – While some stores already are filling shelves with holiday decorations, soon-to-be college or trade school students are making lists and buying things they will need to outfit their new dorm room or apartment. As items are checked off the list and stacked in corner to be moved to school, it will become noticeable…

BATTLING Homelessness

July 25, 2019

Los Angeles appears like a Third World country Like the illegal immigration problem at America’s southern border, homelessness is rising to a crisis level in big cities across the nation. And homelessness is up 10 percent in Tulsa after an 8 percent increase last year. The Rev. Steve Whitaker, senior pastor and CEO of John…

Sales tax holiday is August 2nd-4th

July 25, 2019

After the largest tax increase in state history was enacted in 2018, shoppers can look forward to the state’s annual sales tax holiday next week. In Oklahoma, the average sales tax burden – combining state, county and municipal sales taxes – is almost 9 percent That ranks Oklahoma with the third highest average in this…

State summer meal program for children keeps growing

July 25, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY– A report released by the Food Research and Action Center shows Oklahoma had the nation’s third-highest increase in summer meal participation from 2017 to 2018 with a 14.9 percent increase, but still ranks last overall. Approximately 570 summer meal sites served 16,612 Oklahoma kids daily in July 2018. School officials said summer meals…

Expanded hours for animal shelter

July 25, 2019

As a part of Comprehensive Animal Welfare Reform Plan, Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) announced the extension of its shelter hours. Animal Welfare will extend its Saturday hours and open on Sundays. The new hours are: Monday: Noon – 6 p.m. Tuesday: Noon – 6 p.m. Wednesday: Noon – 6 p.m. Thursday: Noon – 6 p.m….

Children are vulnerable to the heat

July 25, 2019

As temperatures climb, so does the risk for heat-related illness due to hyperthermia (overheating). The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds parents that children’s bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under age 4 are among those at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle–related…

Flintco gets Gilcrease Museum job

July 25, 2019

The City of Tulsa has hired Flintco for the construction project for Gilcrease Museum. Flintco will work with the City of Tulsa, Gilcrease Museum, Gallagher & Associates, and architects SmithGroup and 1 Architecture on the renovation project. “Flintco is honored to be selected as the construction partner for the renovation and expansion of Gilcrease Museum….

Muskogee balloon festival Aug. 16-17

July 25, 2019

MUSKOGEE – Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning will be at historic Hatbox Field August 16 and 17. The balloon festival, now in its second year will host dozens of balloon pilots and their crews, many of which will be in the running for the Oklahoma Hot Air Balloon Championship Governor’s Trophy. Festival-goers will experience luminous balloon…