With a retro vibe and American staples, Sid’s Diner is the tastiest hole-in-wall joint you’ll stumble across in El Reno. If you don’t believe us, check out the 2,000+ raving Google reviews!
Sid’s, open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, offers both a breakfast and lunch/dinner menu. Highlights from the former include biscuits, omelets and breakfast specials with bacon, ham,...
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...
Life has its ups and downs – and when the downs get a little too low, reaching out for help via one of Oklahoma’s many support groups is an excellent, sometimes life-saving, choice to make.
Whether you are seeking information and guidance regarding a chronic medical condition such as cancer, grief support after the loss of a loved one, assistance...
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...
Oh no, it’s January! Generally a month dedicated to quitting recently started New Year’s resolutions, January also serves as a dumping ground for garbage films destined to hopefully make a quick profit before disappearing from the public eye. From the rubble I’ve gathered a few that might rise above, but only time will tell!
First up is one of the...
Did you know Oklahoma is totally encompassed within two large drainage basins? These are the Red River and the Arkansas River. The two bodies of water, as well as their many tributaries, flow into Oklahoma from all six of our neighboring states; however, all surface water leaves Oklahoma by way of the Red, Arkansas and Little Rivers, as well...
There’s something for everyone this month when it comes to community events.
In Tulsa, Expo Square hosts the Akdar Shrine Circus on March 1-2; the Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show on March 7-9; the FIRST Robotics Green Country Regional competition on March 20-22; and the Jurassic Quest dinosaur event March 28-30. Other Tulsa goodies include the Tulsa Irish Festival,...
Nestled between Tulsa and Oklahoma City along the historic Route 66, Shawnee is a charming town brimming with history, culture and natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to its rich past, looking for family-friendly activities, or hoping to find a peaceful reset, Shawnee offers something for everyone.
A visit to Shawnee wouldn’t be complete without exploring St. Gregory’s Abbey, a Benedictine...
Oklahoma is becoming a stronger and more consistent player in the film industry, with plenty of new movies and television shows filming here regularly.
“Oklahoma is thrilled to be hosting a number of film and television productions in 2025 from local, national and international filmmakers,” says Jeanette Stanton, Oklahoma Film and Music office director. “To name a few, production recently...
Freedom. Emancipation. Liberation. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, which officially took place in Texas on June 19, 1865. Only recognized as a federal holiday starting in 2021, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. But Black communities across the country have long celebrated this pivotal...
