Forming good habits can be tough full stop, but especially hard when it comes to money. However, learning how to manage your family’s finances can provide you and your loved ones with a greater sense of security and a better quality of life.You can get on the right track with a little help.
Track, Track, Track
In the age of paper...
When you think Oklahoma sports, you probably think football. Or maybe basketball. Or baseball … or softball, or soccer, or BMX, or kayaking. The point here? Oklahoma has a hand in so many semi-pro and pro sports, which not only enhance state pride, but boost our bottom line, too.
In this year’s sports feature, we examine the unique foothold Oklahoma...
What Does Aging Gracefully Look Like?
“Aging gracefully includes being able to continue doing what you love to do on your own terms and having the freedom to make those choices,” says Valerie Bomar, the associate executive director of Covenant Living at Inverness (CLI) in Tulsa.
It is important, as the years add up, to make purposeful choices that can help...
Bluegrass & Chili Festival
You’ll want to make your way to downtown Pryor on Sept. 6-7 for the annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival. A perfect combination of live music, shopping, dining and family-friendly entertainment, there’s a reason this free event has remained an Oklahoma favorite for so long.
Just a few of the activities include a car show with 50 class...
Tribal Updates
Modoc Nation
Oklahoma’s larger tribes are reaching some major milestones in areas like economic development, education, healthcare and cultural preservation. But it’s important to note that smaller tribes are also prospering, says Modoc Nation Chief Robert Burkybile.
“We have a bit of an advantage as a small tribe,” says Burkybile, who leads the Nation of 355 citizens. “We have people...
Tulsa
Lortondale
If Lortondale is known for one thing, it’s character. The historic Tulsa neighborhood, which prides itself on its mid century modern homes, was conceptualized by Tulsa architect Donald Honn and builder Howard Grubb in the 1950s.
Originally priced between $12,750 and $16,650, the homes in Lortondale have steadily increased over time.
Empty nesters interested in settling in Lortondale can tap into...
Trends in Education: What’s New and What’s Next
The world of education is fast-moving, with existing and emerging trends impacting the scholastic landscape – including reduced enrollment barriers, an uptick in artificial intelligence usage, increased student support and high-return academic programs to help ensure students earn degrees they can truly utilize.
Higher education continues to change at a rapid pace, says...
Asher Anand Patel
Holland Hall
Attending: Brown University
Intended major: International and Public Affairs through Brown’s Watson Institute! I know that I want to work as a civil servant when I’m older, and this concentration will help me analyze topics like security and development across both foreign and domestic lenses.
Biggest influence: My student council advisor, Mrs. Philippa Kelly. Over four years of...
Celebrity Attractions
Kristin Dotson, CEO of Tulsa’s Celebrity Attractions, dubs the coming year as their “biggest season to date – with seven shows across nine playing weeks,” she says. This season also brings four Oklahoma premieres with Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Mrs. Doubtfire; Clue; and Back to the Future. With so many excellent musical options to consider, Dotson says putting...
What does it mean to truly be the best business in Oklahoma? For some, it simply means offering the highest quality services to hardworking patrons. For others, it revolves more around creating memorable experiences, a sense of security, or just the tastiest plate of food imaginable. No matter your definition, the beauty in being the best is that it...
