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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...