Gardens of the Cross Timbers: A morning at the rig
We were joining several families and friends at the Route 66 Café. It was still hot at six in the afternoon.
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Oklahoma students invited to join Keep Oklahoma Beautiful's Litter Education contests
OKLAHOMA CITY – Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) is inviting students across the state to participate in its annual Litter Education Program contests, which encourage creativity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Finalists will be honored at the Student Environmental Champions Awards in March 2026, and high school and college winners will each receive a $1,200 scholarship.The UnCapped Art Contest invites elementary students to collect plastic bottle caps and transform them into works of art, accompanied by a short essay describing what they learned.
Gov. Stitt proclaims August as No-Kill Animal Shelter Month
Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed August as No-Kill Animal Shelter Month for the state of Oklahoma, a critical initiative aimed at making Oklahoma a no-kill* state this year. This effort underlines Oklahoma’s commitment to ending the unnecessary killing of dogs and cats throughout the state’s shelters.
Registration opens for Lamppost Literary Conference
Registration is now open for the Lamppost Literary Conference, which will be held on Oct. 3, 2025, on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus.
Everyday Home: Donation considerations after home organization
The start of school always sparks a renewed effort to declutter and clean out. After a satisfying round of home organization, you may have a toss and a donate pile.
Force 50 Foundation launches 'Season of the Warrior' campaign tour
Beginning this week and continuing through November, the Force 50 Foundation announces the launch of its statewide “Season of the Warrior” Campaign Tour in support of the Oklahoma Native American Warrior Project. This initiative aims to raise public awareness and generate funding for the dedication of the First American Warrior monument at the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Park, located on the grounds of the State Capitol.
Social Security celebrates 90 years of service to the American people
On Friday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) proudly commemorated its 90th anniversary, marking its unwavering commitment to the financial security and dignity of millions of Americans. Since President Franklin D.
Prague teacher among 37 Oklahoma educators attending teacher institute of Colonial Williamsburg
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thirty-seven Oklahoma educators spent six days immersed in early American history at the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in June. Among the group was eighth grade teacher Pamela Hamman from Prague Middle School.