Created as a state commission in 1994, the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW) is committed to improving the lives of Oklahoma women and girls.
“The Commission is the official voice for women at the state capitol, serving in an advisory capacity to the governor, legislature and state agencies on quality of life and economic opportunity issues,” says...
Coming off a stellar performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, OSU alum Jacob Fincham-Dukes of Harrogate, England, is still relishing in a dream come true. He represented his country in the long jump and placed in the top five.
“It has been something that I’ve been dreaming about for almost the last decade,” Fincham-Dukes says. “The energy was...
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s crucial for individuals to make financial preparations to put themselves in the best position heading into the new year. Here are some tips to help jumpstart your taxes.
Analyze and Assess
Start by reviewing your budget and expenditures. Analyze where you spent more or less than anticipated and adjust your budget for the upcoming...
Although it’s been well over a half-century now, Edmond’s Greg Burgess still remembers with crystal clarity the first time he ever heard a Bob Wills song.
“We were horse people, and me and my dad were going to feed horses one day when ‘Roly Poly’ came on the radio,” he recalls. “I’d never heard that style of music before. I...
If you’re looking for variety on a Caribbean island, Antigua is the place for you. Also called Antigua and Barbuda, this charming island cluster is full of surprises.
The colorful port entrance immediately charms and ingratiates you. This travel writer was welcomed by jovial boat operators dancing and posing atop their boat for the camera. The barracks style buildings remind...
Never mind that Altus, population an estimated 18,000, is somewhat isolated in Oklahoma’s southwest corner. And never mind that the city is surrounded by some of the most unusual, albeit hauntingly beautiful, landscape this state can offer. Local leaders attest, with ample evidence, that the quality of life in Altus, the county seat of Jackson County, is better than...
The study of history is a quest for understanding what it means to be human, according to renowned historian H. W. Brands.
For nearly 40 years, the New York Times bestselling author and University of Texas at Austin professor has engaged and enlightened scores of students and readers about America’s past with his rich explorations of human nature and the...
Doing a World of Good
Besides the obvious contributions of providing employment and bolstering the state’s economic infrastructure, oil and gas companies help improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans with their employee volunteerism and charitable giving.
“The energy industry does a really fantastic job of supporting the communities including Oklahoma City, where our headquarters are,” says a spokesperson for...
You’re jonesing for a juicy burger? Oklahoma’s got it. How about authentic Italian and Mexican? Why, of course.
Let’s get a little more niche. You say you’re craving Sichuan cuisine? Check. Laos delicacies? Yup. Okie-style barbecue, New American, Ethiopian, French, Vietnamese? You got it.
In short, Oklahoma’s in the midst of a culinary renaissance. We’re no longer just a meat and...
