The ribeye may soon be the official state steak. State Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, is the author of Senate Bill 21. Murdock said the bill is all about promoting a vital part of Oklahoma’s economy and heritage. “The cattle industry is a huge part of Oklahoma’s identity,” Murdock said. “We have 5.1 million head of…
STILLWATER – When the weather is cold and limiting outdoor activities, it is a good time to tackle some house cleaning projects you may have been putting on the back burner. Cleaning out your pantry is a good way to ensure you have only the freshest foods available for your family, said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma…
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is offering assistance to anyone affected by the partial-shutdown of the federal government. More than 300 community-based partner agencies in 53 central and western Oklahoma counties have offered to help. “We have asked our partners to extend their eligibility assistance to anyone impacted by the shutdown,” said Katie Fitzgerald,…
The City of Tulsa has started the 8th Annual Stock the Station Food Drive to will help Tulsans in need this Christmas season. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (CFBEO) will be the recipient of donations and will deliver goods to 130 Partner Programs in Tulsa proper. Residents can drop off nonperishable food items…
Stillwater – The holiday season is officially here and Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching. While many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends, the risk of food poisoning is lurking. “Every year in the United States, approximately 48 million people get sick because of some form of foodborne illness,” said Ravi…
Child and adult care institutions across the state will take part in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which provides meals to hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans each year. During the last program year – October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018 – over 900,000 children and adults were served in Oklahoma through…
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has joined public health officials in other states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella associated with raw beef products, including ground beef, packaged at JBS Tolleson, Inc. As of Oct. 23, a total of 120 cases in 22…
The annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive kicks off on Oct. 1 with the goal of raising enough food and funds to provide 2 million meals to families, children and seniors living with hunger in Oklahoma. The month-long drive benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and their partner…
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a Louisiana-based company, just broke ground on its sixth Tulsa restaurant at 10707 E. 71st St. When it opens in December, it will be the 21st Raising Cane’s in Oklahoma and 423rd system-wide. The new restaurant will begin hiring 75-80 crewmembers for multiple positions in the weeks ahead. “We love Tulsa,…
There’s always something new at Branson’s Silver Dollar City BRANSON, Missouri – Do you ever feel like your favorite amusement park is the same year after year after year? That’s not true with Silver Dollar City. The folks who run Silver Dollar City are constantly checking with visitors to see what they like and don’t…