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Oklahoma Forged

In 1978, Mark Carter took up welding at a vocational technical school, then transitioned to building oilfield pressure tanks and shoeing horses. For 35 years,...

A New Type of Independence

Across Oklahoma, new neighborhoods are emerging for empty nesters, and for those who are 55+. These spaces cater to those wanting to stay active, social...

From Solo Hobbies to Brand New Communities

Oklahoma is home to a diverse and thriving community of social clubs, many of which go beyond the typical to embrace unique and niche interests....

A Delicious Celebration

Modern southern cuisine is at the heart of OKC’s newest restaurant, Lorena Southern Twist, which opened its doors to diners in April 2025. In September,...

Learning Against the Odds

Oklahoma has long faced challenges in education. But in July, WalletHub released its 2025 study, States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Using information...

Monarchs on the Move

Oklahoma plays a key role in monarch butterfly migrations in both spring and fall. The peak of their autumnal migration typically occurs in late September...

United by Food and Football

Football season means it’s time again for tailgating at universities and colleges around the country. Some would say that none do it better than Oklahomans. ...

Breaking the Habit

Oklahomans who want to kick their nicotine habits can access a variety of resources. One of those resources is Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, or...

Safe Kids, Strong Futures

Launched in 1983 by a group of private citizens, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) was established to create a strong, statewide network that...

An Earth-Shattering Education

Oklahoma has historically been one of the more earthquake-prone areas east of the Rocky Mountains. Our strongest earthquake, a magnitude 5.8, occurred in September 2016...