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OK National Guard trains in Hawaii

June 22, 2023

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII – More than 30 Oklahoma Army National Guard engineers assigned to the 3120th Engineer Company, 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, arrived at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, June 11, where for the next few weeks they will be renovating the Girl Scouts of Hawaii’s Camp Kilohana. Capt. Ryne Webster, commander of…

Gov. Kevin Stitt and former U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine endorse Ron DeSantis

June 15, 2023

Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis visited Tulsa Saturday, June 10, at an event sponsored by Never Back Down (a DeSantis SuperPAC). The event, was the fourth stop of DeSantis’ Great American Comeback Tour and was held at the Creek Event Center. The building could not accomodate the crowd of people who showed up to see DeSantis. …

OU fights public transparency

June 15, 2023 Ray Carter

The University of Oklahoma has spent more than $1 million investigating claims of bogus financial reports and sexual harassment by David Boren, its former president who stepped down in 2018, but continues to stonewall efforts to make the findings public. Instead, the university has spent the last two years arguing in court that the Oklahoma…

SPLC says Oklahoma parent organizations are ‘hate’ groups

June 15, 2023 Ray Carter

At one time, being a member of a hate group meant one was involved in acts of violence, including lynching, as was the case with the Ku Klux Klan. But now the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has redefined the phrase “hate group” to include parents whose only offense is being active in civic affairs…

Oklahoma gross receipts taper off as energy prices decline

June 15, 2023

The 12-month total of $17.48 billion is $146 million less than the high-water mark set in March of $17.64 billion and is slightly less than last month’s total of $17.49 billion. When comparing May 2022 to May 2023, the total receipts decreased $15.6 million, or 1.2 percent. This monthly com- parison includes a drop in…

AAA Route 66 Road Fest – the mother of all road fests

June 15, 2023

If you are a fan of Route 66, classic cars, Americana, the colorful history of The Mother Road, or just looking for a fun, family-friendly weekend activity – you have found it! Experience Route 66 Like Never Before: Explore the history of Route 66 through interactive exhibits Marvel at hundreds of classic cars Enjoy our…

OK State Sen. Prieto at June 9.12 meeting

June 15, 2023

Our guest speaker this month is Oklahoma State Sen. Dana Prieto who represents Senate District 34. The 9.12 June meeting will be at Spirit Life Church, 5345 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. on June 8. As a freshman Senator, Prieto has a unique perspective on the State Legislature, and the Senate in particular….

9.12 Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Hern

June 15, 2023

U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern has requested to join us for a breakfast meeting on Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. The congressman will provide a re-cap of this past year in the U.S. House of Representatives and alert us to new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. We will meet at The Big Biscuit at…

Participate in the Music of Dan Forest, composer, pianist, educator at Asbury

June 15, 2023

Come sing with Dan Forrest and the Tulsa Community Choir! On August 25-26, 2023 Asbury Church will host the Tulsa Community Hymn Festival with acclaimed composer/arranger, Dan Forrest. For this event, we are creating the Tulsa Community Choir, a 200-voice choir comprised of Tulsa area choirs and individual singers. Important Information: Location: Asbury Church (6767…

June 15 Civics Class by Patriot Pastors

June 15, 2023

The U.S. Naturalization process includes passing the U.S. Citizenship test. Could you pass the U.S. Citizenship test? Just how much do you know about U.S. history, the founding of this country, and what form of government we are supposed to have? Do you know who the U.S. President is? (Does he even know?!) Come join…