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ADA, Okla. — Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by dozens of tribal leaders and medical providers in groundbreaking ceremonies Aug.

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the newest member of the herd with the arrival of Atlas, a Plains zebra foal born August 9, 2025 in the habitat at Expedition Africa presented by Inasmuch Foundation. Born to mother Calypso (9) and father Mars (14), the young male is now the sixth member of the herd that also includes big sister Selene, adult female Nebula, and foal Aurora.

OKLAHOMA – A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Alabama, commissioned by the Alabama Department of Insurance, showed that homeowners with FORTIFIED homes are better protected from hurricanes than with standard construction. FORTIFIED Standards are used to mitigate homes as part of the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) Strengthen Oklahoma Homes grant program.

When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become that much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock can’t simply squeeze into the backseat. These animals often depend entirely on their owners to shield them from the elements within their pasture, so having a proper plan in place is vital for their safety.

Your sleep habits can have a lasting effect on your overall health. Simply tweaking a few of your tech device habits can help upgrade your sleep hygiene for a better night’s rest.

OKLAHOMA CITY – As temperatures continue to rise, OG&E lineman Kevin Pettigrew wants to share ways that customers can stay safe and cool in the summer heat. “When we’re out there climbing poles and wearing full gear, we know how brutal the heat can be,” said Pettigrew, OG&E Foreman A Construction.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has launched Operation Robocall Roundup, an effort to crack down on the robocalls that disrupt Oklahoma families every day. Drummond and a coalition of attorneys general are sending warning letters to 37 phone companies that are letting illegal robocalls pass through their networks and reach Oklahomans' phones.

USDA’s July Dairy Outlook included production forecast updates that raised U.S. milk production for both 2025 and 2026.

Two Pottawatomie County 4-H’ers were recognized for their achievements in 4-H at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night Assembly during the 104th State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University.

What is on the Pecan to-do list for August?