When you picture a desert, it’s usually a hot, dry and desolate place with no water, smack dab in the middle of nowhere. What many don’t know is that there are actually deserts right here in Oklahoma — ones that have buildings and trees and are full of people. They are called food deserts, and like more traditional deserts,...
“It’s not mutually exclusive,” shares Rania Nasreddine, “be a girly girl in a great outfit while metaphorically crushing souls at the poker table.”
A former Tulsa-based attorney turned professional poker player and tech innovator, Nasreddine blends sharp intellect, entrepreneurial vision and a commanding presence, inspiring women to play fiercely, win big and look fabulous while doing it. Known as one...
Just how much is the Oklahoma music scene worth to the folks at the Red Dirt Relief Fund?
The answer: At least a million bucks.
That’s how much the Tulsa-based nonprofit organization has provided in emergency financial assistance to the state’s music-industry pros since 2012, when it all began.
“I think we started with $10,000,” says Katie Dale, the group’s co-founder and...
The enigmatic city of León, Nicaragua, is a bohemian bastion and a university town to boot. Artists, poets and revolutionaries created León's panache.
Waking up in León delights the senses and brings promise to a new day, as street washers clean the debris from the prior evening’s crowds. Being a pedestrian-friendly city laid out on an easy grid, one thing...
A good night’s sleep is essential to one’s health, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 American adults don’t get enough sleep. To help learn why sleep is so elusive, many people turn to sleep tracking tools via wearable devices and mobile apps.
Wearable devices include rings, wristbands, headbands and smartwatches that work with...
Tucked in the heart of eastern Oklahoma just 40 minutes south of Tulsa, Okmulgee is a destination rich in cultural depth, natural beauty and small-town charm. Its name comes from the Muscogee word oki mulgi, meaning “bubbling” or “boiling water” — a reference to the area’s natural springs and flowing creeks that still define its landscape today.
The city has...
While you’ll likely still be able to cook an egg on the sidewalk this month, it’s also the time to start prepping your home for the fall and winter. After all, Oklahoma’s weather is mercurial, and it’s just as likely to snow in October as it is to be 85 degrees. That said, here are a few ways to...
The Changing Tides of Oklahoma Football
The University of Oklahoma football team, a member of the Big 12 Conference since 1996, made the move to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 2024. That shift had “an extremely positive impact on our football program and our fan base,” says associate athletics director Mike Houck. “When you’re a part of the best conference...
Oklahoma’s many success stories are written by those who keep their heads down and their communities moving forward. Among them are visionaries, problem-solvers, work horses and innovators who pour their talents into creating the greatest possible experiences, products, services and outcomes for their clients.
Whether they’re performing cutting-edge surgery, advocating for their clients in the courtroom, creating a building to...
