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Grants to enhance school security

November 7, 2019

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), in partnership with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security and its subsidiary, the Oklahoma School Security Institute (OSSI), has received three federal grants of more than $1.7 million to strengthen safety, security and mental health initiatives in public schools statewide. “The Oklahoma State Department of Education and the…

Dr. Everett Piper opens the new Liberty Center

October 31, 2019

On November 4, author and former Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Dr. Everett Piper will launch a new hub of speakers with traditional solutions and insight for political, spiritual and business topics in American culture. The new venture is called EkklesiaSterion and the goal is to guide the Church in government, business and reformation. “Our goal…

Unequal Funding

October 31, 2019

DT district to get more than twice If the $639,000,000.00 tax increase passes on November 12, the money for streets will not be spent equally around the City of Tulsa. In fact, Council District 4 is slated to get more than double what will be spent in Districts 3, 5, 6 and 9 (see related…

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show will be November 9-10

October 31, 2019

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show, the world’s biggest gun and knife show, will return to Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds November 9-10. From a modest starting in 1955, the show has grown to almost six miles of indoor exhibits. The show will fill the 11-acre building with more than 4,250 exhibits of fine antique and…

Absentee ballot deadline is Nov. 6

October 31, 2019

The deadline for application for an absentee ballot for the November 12 City of Tulsa tax increase is 5 p.m. November 6, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. Absentee ballot applications are available at the Election Board office at 555 N. Denver Ave. and an online version is at www.elections.ok.gov. The ballots…

Route 66 markers being installed

October 31, 2019

Installation of Route 66 Historical Markers at 29 Tulsa locations has begun. The project is scheduled for completion in October. The signs feature tourist-oriented narratives and historical photos. A sales tax increase included $15 million for projects on Route 66 in Tulsa. The City of Tulsa has contracted with Hoffer & Waska, LLC for $30,550…

Victory Christian boosts nutrition

October 31, 2019

SIOUX FALLS, S.D, (PRNewswire) – Victory Christian School, a Tulsa K3-12 private school, has partnered with LifeBase Solutions to become the first primary school in Oklahoma to provide a new nutrition platform to their student athletes to maximize development, performance and recovery. “We all know the importance of proper nutrition and hydration to improve performance…

Church security seminar Nov. 16-17

October 31, 2019

The Oklahoma Church Security Association will host a Basic Church Security Seminar in Claremore November 16-17 at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, 1921 Holly Road, Claremore. “This seminar’s content is directed toward church security team staff and hospitality/greeter staff,” said Bill Kumpe, Founder and administrator of the Oklahoma Church Security Association. “Pastors and senior church…

Ceremony for Gilcrease Expressway

October 31, 2019

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the Gilcrease Expressway extension as part of the Driving Forward initiative on October 22. Gov. Kevin Stitt, Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz and other officials attended the event. “This groundbreaking ceremony represents our effort and determination to make Oklahoma…

Jewish Film Festival is Nov. 10-14

October 31, 2019

The 6th Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival returns to Circle Cinema this November 10-14. The five-day fest highlights Jewish Culture through new and classic films from Israel and around the world. The lineup is: Fiddler On The Roof Sing-along November 11 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10. Redemption November 10 at 7 p.m. GI Jews November…