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Hydration is important in winter

February 28, 2019 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER – Most people do not think twice about keeping themselves hydrated during the hot summer months. However, keeping your body hydrated is important all year long, even in the winter. Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist, said staying hydrated is important all year long. “Hydration is a key factor in overall…

HUD gives Tulsa funds for housing

February 28, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $584,874 to 7 public housing authorities across the Oklahoma to continue helping public housing residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and/or reside in public housing to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on public assistance and rental…

Rules for food mixed with marijuana

February 28, 2019

As a requirement under existing state law, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging current businesses manufacturing or selling food products infused with or containing CBD and/or medical marijuana to obtain their food licenses by April 26. Based on current definition in state statute and recent reports by consumers, many of these new,…

Annual event for Tulsa Boy’s Home

February 28, 2019

Tulsa Boy’s Home will host their annual spring luncheon at 11 a.m. April 4 at the Renaissance Hotel, 6808 S. 107th E. Ave. This is the major fundraiser for the Women’s Association of Tulsa Boy’s Home. All proceeds benefit the home. Tulsa Boy’s Home was founded in 1918 by leaders of First Presbyterian Church of…

Tornado Summit will be March 4-6

February 28, 2019

More than 50 experts from around the country will share their knowledge on disaster preparedness and recovery at the 2019 National Tornado Summit March 4-6 in Oklahoma City. “This conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover how to prepare for the worst but also how to recover quickly and efficiently from all types of disasters,”…

Free World War 1 lectures at TCC

February 28, 2019

Professor Philip D. Smith, PhD, will host two lectures on March 14 and April 18 on World War I at the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus Center for Creativity at 9th Street and Boston Avenue. On March 14, Professor Paddy Swiney will speak on “World War I and the Founding of the Czech State: Breaking…

Tax Vote on Nov. 12

February 21, 2019

Tulsans will vote on a $597,000,000.00 tax increase on November 12 but some city officials want as much as $2,200,000,000.00 just to fix the city’s crumbling streets. About $427,000,000.00 of the giant tax package would be financed through borrowing (bonds) and the rest would be paid for by sales taxes. The sales tax in Tulsa…

Newest USS Tulsa is commissioned

February 21, 2019

WASHINGTON (NNS) — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Saturday at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco. U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma delivered the commissioning ceremony’s principal address. “The Navy’s honor of naming a ship after one of our beloved cities is a recognition we…

Oklahoma House approves constitutional carry legislation

February 21, 2019

The Oklahoma House passed a measure that would allow citizens to carry a firearm without a permit. “This bill solidifies the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans while protecting private property rights,” said House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “We worked with private businesses, schools and college campuses to ensure that their rights are protected.” House Bill…

$1,200 teacher pay hike bill

February 21, 2019

A bill that would increase Oklahoma teachers’ pay passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee last week. During his State-of-the-State Address, Gov. Kevin Stitt called on the Legislature to increase teacher pay by $1,200 this year, and House Republicans made it a priority to accomplish early in the session. House Bill 1780, by…