Charles (Charley) Rogers Biggs unexpectedly departed this world on August 29th, 2022. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. In 1953, he was born the youngest of five sons of Harley Upton Biggs and Rama Rogers Biggs. Charley and Susan met in 1981 through a mutual friend and married in July 1982….
From July 2020 to July 2021, Oklahoma’s population growth outpaced most of the country thanks in part to people moving into the state. Officials attribute much of that migration to the lack of COVID restrictions and, in many cases, say the lack of widespread school closures was one factor that drew families here. “I personally…
Oklahoma’s per-pupil funding for public schools typically ranks low in 50-state comparisons. But significant local property-tax bases have allowed several dozen Oklahoma districts to achieve dramatically higher per-pupil funding levels. In a significant share of those districts, per-pupil funding exceeds not only the average in Oklahoma, but also most states, and some districts have per-pupil…
Oklahoma State University is welcoming its largest freshman class in history. With 4,668-plus first-time freshmen enrolled, the class of 2026 eclipses previous records and represents an increase of more than 9% over last year’s freshman enrollment for the fall semester. The OSU Honors College also set a new enrollment record for the second consecutive year…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, said he is considering proposing legislation that could be brought forward in the House’s current special session to assist Oklahoma farmers and ranchers in the current drought. “Previously, in times of serious drought, Oklahoma’s government has stepped in and assisted ranchers with shipping hay,” Humphrey said. “During Oklahoma’s…
Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have risen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 37.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 61.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marxist elements seek to brainwash our next generations of citizens using the Critical Race Theory [CRT]. They’re using a similar strategy to upend the cornerstone of American democracy — the free enterprise that has given us, as a nation, economic freedom. The focus of the National Center for Public Policy Research’s Free…
As Oklahoma high school students return to the classroom this month, they will participate in an initiative helping them prepare for life after graduation. For the third consecutive year, all incoming freshmen in Oklahoma public schools will begin a four-year Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP) process. ICAP guides students through a variety of academic and…
Signature Symphony will open the 2022-2023 season October 1 with “Rachmaninoff and the Dance Floor,” featuring pianist Charlie Albright, who has been praised for his “jaw-dropping technique” and “virtuosity with a distinctive musicality.” “Legends and Swans” will feature violinist Andrew Sords, who has been described by Cleveland Classical as a violinist with “…total command of…
A Republican race for the U.S. Senate, several statewide offices, nine Tulsa Council races, three proposed Tulsa Charter changes, and a Republican race for Tulsa County Commissioner will be on the ballot in Tulsa County for primarily runoff races on August 23. The biggest focus with be on the statewide GOP runoff between U.S. Rep….