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List of area 4th of July events and activities

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Tulsa Drillers Games + Fourth of July Activities When: June 26-27, 7 p.m.; June 28, 6:30 p.m. Where: ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. Cheer for Tulsa Drillers and enjoy some of the best fireworks shows around! On June 26, there will be a special Stars & Stripes edition of the Drillers’ fireworks show. On…

City of Tulsa council filings for the August 25th election

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The City of Tulsa Counciland auditor election filings were held last week from June 8-10.  Of the nine council and auditor races only four drew no opposition.  Laura Bellis of District 4, Christian Bengel of District 6, Phil Lakin Jr. of District 8 and Nathan Pickard as City Auditor were elected as they are unopposed. …

State Senate and House Districts races

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There are numerous State Senate and House races this year, some will only be voted on in the general election in November, some are already decided. Starting with the State Senate in District 2 there is a challenger to Sen. Ally Seifried, 33, of Claremore by Payton Pepin, 44,  of Claremore, the winner of which…

Early voting begins June 11

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Early voting begins Thursday, June 11 for voters in Tulsa County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary, Gwen Freeman, said early voting is open to all voters. “You do not…

Experts warn SQ 832 will drive up already-high costs

Tulsa Beacon

Under State Question 832, the minimum wage in Oklahoma will more than double to $15 an hour by 2029 and then continue rising at a rapid pace every year thereafter. The money for those raises has to come from somewhere, and experts agree consumers will ultimately foot much of the bill. They warn SQ 832…

Tulsa Beacon Endorsements

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U.S. Senator for the seat left vacant by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin: The Tulsa Beacon endorses current U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern.  Hern while not perfect has been a staunch conservative in the U.S. House with a proven track record. First District U.S. House – It is a varied field of…

Hotly contested Tulsa District Attorney’s race

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Incumbent Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler and Colleen McCarty are squaring off in the District 14 race in Tulsa County. As only two Republicans filed, the primary will decide that race. There are two other county races that will be  decided by the Republican primary as well. Incumbent Tulsa County D.A. Kunzweiler has 28…

Silver Dollar City salutes America’s 250th

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OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 28, 2026) —As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Silver Dollar City invites families to celebrate the red, white & blue the old-fashioned way: together. During Summer Celebration, June 6 through August 2, families can slow down, soak up summertime traditions and make memories together with patriotic entertainment, nostalgic fun…