(Calendar of events)
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Shawnee Forward: Driving economic growth and community prosperity
Note: This piece was part of the News-Star's annual summer magazine, Experience Shawnee, which was released on July 27. Check out the full 60-page magazine under the special sections tab on news-star.com.
Applications open for Emergency Response Capability and Impacts grant program
OEM OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has announced opening of the application period for the new Emergency Response Capability and Impacts… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Five Potawatomi Fire players compete in 2024 TBT
From Staff Reports LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Five members of the Potawatomi Fire basketball squad competed in the $1 million event called The Basketball Tournament (TBT).… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Saturday events to Celebrate World Elephant Day
OKC Zoo The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, together with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and international elephant conservation partners, is proud… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The August work period
This August, I’m looking forward to being at home in Oklahoma and taking advantage of the opportunity to meet and engage with constituents across the Fifth Congressional District. Since Congress’s early years, August has traditionally been a district work period, and this time away from the Capitol is dedicated for Members of Congress to return to their home districts and states, engage directly with their constituents, and immerse themselves in the local issues that matter most to their communities. While this period is a hiatus from legislative activity in Washington, it serves a crucially important role in ensuring that Members of Congress remain connected with the very constituents we serve.
Oklahoma Native royalty magazine, News-Star staffer win first-place honors
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) hosted the Indigenous Media Conference (IMC), formerly known as the National Native Media Conference, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City, July 25-27.
NFIB: Shop small during annual Tax-Free Weekend
National Federation of Independent Business OKLAHOMA CITY – Ahead of the annual Tax-Free Weekend, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) here in Oklahoma is… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Sales tax holiday begins Friday
It’s midsummer, and with the start of August comes Oklahoma’s sales tax holiday, which falls on the first weekend; this year it’s Aug. 2, 3 and 4.