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Oklahoma 4th best state for 1st time homebuyers

April 27, 2023

New research reveals valuable insights into the best and worst states for first-time homebuyers in the United States. Oklahoma is named fourth best state for first-time homebuyers with an average down payment requirement of $22,237.41. First-time buyers in Hawaii face the highest down payment requirement, with an average of $110,360.38 needed upfront. The overall average…

Tulsa County lawyers to offer free legal advice on May 1st

April 27, 2023

In celebration of Law Day on Monday, May 1, hundreds of attorneys across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice to members of their communities. Members of the Tulsa County Bar Association will participate in the Ask A Lawyer program in conjunction with the statewide effort to provide free legal advice. The number to call in…

Oklahoma awards the National Wild Turkey Foundation Citation of Recognition

April 27, 2023

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Oklahoma House Rep. Anthony Moore commended the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Foundation) for 50 years of mission delivery by issuing an official Oklahoma citation of recognition. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Rep. Moore for our work conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage,” said Lynn Hagerman, NWTF Oklahoma State…

“Oklahoma Gardening” Water Garden Contest announced

April 27, 2023

STILLWATER, Okla. – A few lucky Oklahoma gardeners with picturesque water gardens will be featured on “Oklahoma Gardening” later this summer. Gardeners in Oklahoma are encouraged to enter their water gardens in the “Oklahoma Gardening” contest by emailing 5-10 photos, along with a brief description of the garden, by May 1. Include in the description…

OK Baptist Disaster Relief Serving at OBU, Other Areas After Tornadoes

April 27, 2023

SHAWNEE—In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. Jason Yarbrough, state director for Oklahoma Baptist DR indicated the ministry volunteers will be serving at OBU and…

Get Your Oklahoma Beef Passport

April 27, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 15, 2023) – The Oklahoma Beef Council wants to reward you for eating beef at Oklahoma restaurants this summer. Sign up for the Oklahoma Beef Passport, eat beef at local restaurants, earn points to win prizes – it’s just that simple. To get your all-digital Oklahoma Beef Passport, go to oklabeef.org/passport. In…

May’s Patriot Pastor Luncheon

April 27, 2023

On May 2nd our Patriot Pastors members will hear from special guest speaker Pastor Dixie Pebworth, lead pastor of God’s Shining Light Church in Tulsa. You’ll want to hear Pastor Dixie Pebworth’s inspiring salvation story and the mission and purpose of his Wings of Freedom ministry. Event Details Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:30 am to…

2023-24 PGA LEAD Class

April 27, 2023

FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America has selected 15 PGA Members for the 2023-’24 PGA LEAD class, the program’s eighth cohort which includes Jason Dochney, PGA of JSJ Inc., Tulsa, Okla. Established in 2016, PGA LEAD is the Association’s leadership development program, created to identify, mentor and progress PGA Members from diverse backgrounds along…

New bond issue Improve our Tulsa III public hearings

April 20, 2023

Mayor G. T. Bynum proposed a new Tulsa Bond and Sales Tax initiative: Improve our Tulsa III, on March 22. This next week there will be public meetings held to hear public comments on this on new tax initiative. This new tax would have a price tag of $772 million dollars, and would replace an…

OTA stops work on ACCESS Oklahoma

April 20, 2023

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority notified its board and its consultants that all work on the comprehensive, long-range plan, known as ACCESS Oklahoma, will cease as of Friday, April 14. This stoppage includes the work on the Turner Turnpike as well as the widening and interchange additions for safety and community access on other highly used…