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Carol Mowdy Bond
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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...
Changing with the Times
Oklahoma police departments are increasingly using drones with thermal imaging for their operations, and this imaging identifies heat signatures that are invisible to the naked...
Escape to the Lake
On-the-Water Activities Around Oklahoma, there are marinas and clubs aplenty, plus venues to enjoy your favorite on-the-water sport. Overholser Kayak Club in Bethany offers competitive...



















