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Jeff Thompson
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Safety, Diversity and Tourism
Congressman and former University of Oklahoma quarterback J.C. Watts once said: “I like to call the ethos I grew up with ‘Oklahoma values.’ But you’d...
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Uplifting Voices
If you grew up in Tulsa and are old enough to have listened to the radio on your commute, you probably remember John Erling, a...
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Working On and Off the Court
The Seattle SuperSonics came to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Thunder; since then, the team has remained beloved, winning a division title in...
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A Plan for Success
Ever since the Land Run of 1889, territory has been an essential part of the identity and history of Oklahomans. Immortalized in our state song,...
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Preparing for Emergencies
This past June, on Father’s Day Weekend, northeast Oklahoma experienced what is referred to as a “derecho.” This term references a long-lasting squall line of...
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Accessible, Affordable, Enjoyable
Oklahomans may be looking for a new hobby to take on this summer, and one possibility that is both entertaining and has a very low...
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Nature Awaits
Did you know Oklahoma is ranked eighth in the nation for most convenient camping states? Oklahomans seem to enjoy camping more than the average American...
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A Passion for Ping-Pong
Table tennis, the original name for the game often referred to as Ping-Pong, originated in England in the late 1880s. The game evolved from lawn...
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An Important Election
Tuesday, Nov. 8 ushers in Oklahoma’s general election for a variety of government leadership roles. Oklahomans will either elect the state’s 29th governor or re-elect...
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Sighting Birds of Prey
The bald eagle has an important and honored place in both Native American and Oklahoma history. Long before the bald eagle became the national symbol...