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TCCL annual Adult Creative Writing Contest

Tulsa Beacon

TULSA, Okla. — One thing is missing from the bookshelves of the world: your perspective. Now is the time to be your own author and write your own story. Local wordsmiths are invited to enter the annual Adult Creative Writing Contest from Feb. 1-March 31 for a chance to win cash and have their stories…

Absentee ballots for SQ 820

Tulsa Beacon

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail for the March 7, Special Election for State Question 820 is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, February 20. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary, Gwen Freeman, says absentee voting is available to all voters and can be…

South Tulsa Baptist Marriage Initiative

Tulsa Beacon

South Tulsa Baptist Church is hosting a Marriage Initiative on Sat & Sun, March 4-5, 2023.  Join us for a conference that will strengthen and encourage your marriage! The guest speakers are David and Denise Glenn, founders of Kardo Ministries. Kardo Ministries is a family discipleship ministry based in Houston, Texas with partners on six…

Protect Our Kids NO 820 launches Former Governor Frank Keating Chairs Effort to Stop Recreational Marijuana

Tulsa Beacon

A coalition of community, business, and law enforcement leaders filed papers with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission this week to oppose SQ 820, the effort to legalize recreational marijuana under state law. Official documents list former Governor Frank Keating as the chairman of the organization, Protect Our Kids No 820. “We simply must protect our children.”…

Owasso School Board Election Feb. 14

Tulsa Beacon

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, a non-partisan primary election will be held for a member on the Owasso Public School Board representing Ward 3. Three candidates are seeking the position: the incumbent Neal Kessler, who is also the current president of the board, Kristy Moon, and Vincent Donaldson. The election follows on the heels of…

Tornadoes and ice highlight January weather

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma’s January 2023 may have begun with a springlike bang, but it ended with a more appropriate wintry punch. Warm weather dominated the first three weeks of the month, and was on pace to become one of the warmest Januarys on record before winter crashed the party. The early springlike weather also brought Oklahoma its…

Early voting on school candidates and propositions begin on Thursday, Feb. 9

Tulsa Beacon

Early voting begins for the Board of Education Primary for ISD-11 Owasso Public Schools Office No. 3, Special Propositions Elections for ISD-7 Skiatook Public Schools, ISD-5 Jenks Public Schools and ISD-9 Union Public Schools; as well as a the City of Broken Arrow Special PSO Utility Franchise Election, Thursday, February 9 for voters in Tulsa…

Act to push back against ATF rule and protect Second Amendment rights

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has filed legislation to protect the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans and prevent further federal overreach. “The feds are continually looking for ways to circumvent the Constitution and trample our fundamental rights,” Dahm said. “The arbitrary and onerous pistol-brace rule set by ATF – an agency filled…

Legislation to stop federal regulations on firearm suppressors made in Oklahoma

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 720, to ensure firearm suppressors and the basic materials used to manufacture them in Oklahoma are not subject to federal laws or regulations. “The federal government has time and time again tried to enforce gun control measures across the country, and infringe on our…

Bill would phase out and replace federal funding and control over K-12 education

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation has been filed to cut and replace financial ties and control of the federal government over common education in Oklahoma. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, authored Senate Bill 863 to authorize the State Department of Education to develop a ten-year plan to phase out the acceptance and use of federal funds for…