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Kimberly Burk
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The Calling of a Lifetime
It might seem like pulling off the impossible – to open (or re-imagine) three restaurants in nine months. But such industry and creativity define chef...
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Change is A-Comin’
A pedestrian bridge was scheduled to be hoisted into place in the early morning hours of Sept. 14, and Shannon Cox was not about to...
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More Than Horsin’ Around
Horses are Stoney Stamper’s bread and butter, and it’s been that way in his family since 1905. But climbing into the saddle is also a...
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A Culinary Destiny
Quinn Carroll’s success as a chef might have as much to do with his character as his skills in the kitchen. “I treat everyone with...
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Gas Prices, Demystified
Decisions made by the leaders of nations can affect oil supply and demand, explains Tom Seng, director of the School of Energy at the University...
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Change in the Air
Integral infrastructure updates are just around the corner for the 24 museums and sites owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and caretakers are practically giddy...
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A Look Inside Native America
What’s New? The Oklahoma economy is booming, thanks in part to a variety of infrastructure projects spearheaded by Native American Nations. For example, the Choctaw...
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The Draw of Cowboy Poetry
Joe Kreger wrote his first poem in response to hardship. Fellow cowboy poet Wallace Moore created verses in his head while on the job at...
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A Wealth of Information
Aaron Pope has seen lots of smiles and a few tear-filled eyes since the long-awaited 1950 census records were released on April 1. As the...
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Summertime Adventures
Arkansas “There’s so much to do in Arkansas this summer, and you can find trip ideas and inspiration at arkansas.com,” says Leah DiPietro, deputy chief...