A tough, analytical mind leaves the city council
Councilman Pat Ryan developed a reputation as tough politician who never shied from taking on an issue he viewed as important.
#OKCEd Briefs: Health center proposed, board punts lease from pro team
During the April 6 OKC school board meeting, a proposal for a new health and wellness center was offered, a charter school application was approved and a lease with a semi-pro football team as rejected.
Fan video: Johnny Polygon’s “Curtain Call”
Oklahoma hip-hop musician Johnny Polygon recently posted this fan-made video, directed by Jeff Hagood, to his official YouTube account.
Song premiere: Skating Polly, “Benny Once Told Me”
Oklahoma City ulgly-pop punksters Peyton Bighorse and Kelli Mayo have released a new Skating Polly song, “Benny Once Told Me,” and you can hear it first at Oklahoma Gazette.
A bill to give Oklahoma City the power to sponsor a charter school won’t make it past the House common education committee, its author said.
A bill to give Oklahoma City the power to sponsor a charter school won’t make it past the House common education committee, its author said.
Blog: Cornett’s documentary is a film for us
Mayor Mick Cornett’s new documentary gives an intimate look at the struggles OKC overcame to reinvent itself.
PODCAST: Capital City talks the rise of the neighborhood in OKC
This week on the Capital City podcast, Allison Bailey, Ben Felder and Shannon Entz, a senior planner with the city of Oklahoma City, talk the rise of neighborhoods in OKC.
Metro Briefs: Architecture Week, Placemaking Conference and more
The American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter will host the 14th annual Architectural Tour on April 11, one of several events taking place during Architecture Week next week.
Birrieria Diaz serves up delicious Mexican fare
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food, look no farther than Birrieria Diaz. And make sure you order Tacos Diaz — no excuses.
Nuggets Food Briefs: Outstanding in the Field and more!
Farm-to-table food returns to the farm as Outstanding in the Field returns to Oklahoma this fall.
Diverse hip-hop artist plots her course for scene domination
A young OKC MC is squeezing her way into the scene.
The imbalance in male-dominated club lineups isn’t exclusive to Oklahoma City, but last year, Kristy Boone got involved to help make a difference locally.
The imbalance in male-dominated club lineups isn’t exclusive to Oklahoma City, but last year, Kristy Boone got involved to help make a difference locally.
Retreats offer sanctity, spiritual focus around Oklahoma
These retreats in the greater Oklahoma City metro area offer respite for those seeking quiet time and peaceful reflection.
Darlingside rolls into The Depot with some indie folk
The classically trained members of Darlingside bring their quirky brand of folk to Norman’s Whistle Stop Series.
Agritourism, weddings increase in popularity, provide options for farmers
It could be a visit to a local winery or a tour of a nearby farm, but agritourism is on the rise in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) has recently seen a great increase in people wanting to experience what goes on outside major cities. “Agritourism is defined as inviting…
Chicken-Fried News: Black hole judge
FOI Oklahoma’s Black Hole Award is back for another year, and surprisingly, Mary Fallin was left out again.
Letters to the Editor: April 1, 2015
Free speech Recently, late at night, the University of Oklahoma (OU) released a statement that conflated the SAE story with the Joe Mixon story and announced with a straight face that this was not a double standard. They took great pains to say that Mixon was kicked off the team for a year and also…
t’d off: Chill out with these stress-free tea-making tips
Does anything taste more like spring than iced tea?
Chicken-Fried News: Critical research
Jim Bridenstine paid a Tea Party consultant thousands of dollars and won’t tell anybody what it was for.
Wine Forum of Oklahoma brings together cork dorks on April 11
The student committee grew by 100 percent between 2013 and 2015 and now includes 150 students.
New facility offers laid back experience with same thrill of paintball sport
During the late 2000s, paintball was a fairly popular pastime. Nearly 5.5 million people nationwide played at least once in 2007, according to a report from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, making paintball one of the most popular extreme sports in America. By 2013, participation had fallen to 3.5 million and domestic sales of paintball…
Chicken-Fried News: Diaper dandy
Wayne Coyne carries around a diaper bag because traveling is hard, man!
Yoga program to treat vets with PTSD
A local yoga studio helps veterans deal with PTSD through nontraditional practices.
Festival attendance continues to grow
Street festivals in the metro consistently draw crowds numbering in the thousands and serve as examples for festivals across the country.
Oklahoma Gazette installs Jumbotron in Crown Heights
Oklahoma Gazette editor-in-chief Jennifer Chancellor announced today the addition of a new Jumbotron that will be placed atop Gazette offices at the corner of Shartel Avenue and 36th Street.
Myriad Botanical Gardens brings springtime fun
Spring brings many events to the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
Thursday night’s Merle Haggard concert in Shawnee helps fund a local aid program.
Thursday night’s Merle Haggard concert in Shawnee helps fund a local aid program.
Chicken-Fried News: Smile!
Two young men tried to steal a woman’s purse in Wal-Mart, but she fought back, and it was all caught on camera.
Chicken-Fried News: Money pool
Kirk Humphreys is in hot water for comments he made on a political show, but he swears that’s not what he meant.
Red River Craft Beer Festival samples state’s best beers
Proceeds from the event will benefit thousands of young soldiers and their families.
There’s no story without their roots.
There’s no story without their roots.
Alton Brown to perform at Civic Center
Alton Brown brings his flair for food entertainment to the live stage.
It’s springtime and the outdoor sitting is pretty
Spring is here, but not for long.
Commentary: Patients battle more than cancer
The day I was diagnosed with cancer was a normal day. I had no symptoms when I visited the doctor for my annual checkup when they found my PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level had spiked since the previous year. I’ve been a health nut all my life, and it was a shock when I learned I…
Every day is “Something Day.” It’s National Realtors Day or the Official Hug Your Grandma Day or “Wednes” Day.
Every day is “Something Day.” It’s National Realtors Day or the Official Hug Your Grandma Day or “Wednes” Day.
OKC neighborhoods see revitalization
Many of OKC’s urban neighborhoods are facing a renaissance due to demand and public investment.
Chicken-Fried News: “Official” scam
You can all just calm down; Barry Switzer is not hanging out in Kiev, Ukraine, asking you for money.
OKG Shop 7: Fooled ya!
Get your fools on ya’ll!
