Cover Story Teaser: This is why we’re fat
We’re constantly bombarded by fad diets and weight loss advice from celebrities and professionals, we’re told that sitting and standing all day isn’t doing us any favors and some say that there’s nothing we can really do about our weight because it’s all genetics. But some Oklahoma experts insist that it’s the type and amount…
County Jail Series: For any jail facility to succeed, county, city and community leaders must help plan it
Oklahoma County Chief District Court Judge Ray Elliott said he understands concerns county commissioners have about the current facility. He also worries about where a new one might be built.
OKG Eat: Mighty dogs
Have you no shame? We hope the answer is “no,” because we have a list of delightfully decadent foods that cannot be consumed by those encumbered with embarrassment.
Tulsa organization raises awareness of dangers of secondhand smoke in local establishments
Free the Night spawns a statewide movement to curb smoking in bars and restaurants.
Food Briefs: Slaughter’s Hall and WSKY Lounge new chef, Guyutes serves lunch, MIO store is bigger and more
Jonathan Groth is the new chef at Slaughter’s Hall and WSKY Lounge, Guyutes now serves lunch, the MIO store at the Oklahoma State Fair is bigger and more.
Dance classes provide education opportunities for children
Project Plié brings together community and professional dance organizations.
Local fabrication artist gets creative, finds ways to continue his craft
Hughe Meade fabricates large metal artwork in OKC, finds buy in New Mexico.
deadCENTER growth leads to new hire
The local film festival finds a new executive director.
ARTonTAP adds drinking and dining to OKCMOA’s draw
The beer gets you in the door. The art brings you back.
Local meteorologists to entertainment giants, everyone has their eyes on Periscope
By Aug. 2, more than 10 million Periscope user accounts had been created.
Enjoy queso and more at The Mont in Norman
You can have it all — and by all, we mean queso, a Cuban sandwich and a delicious Swirl — at The Mont in Norman as long as you’re not wearing burnt orange.
Commentary: Learning from Ahmed Mohamed
Ahmed Mohamed’s arrest shined a light on Islamophobia in Texas, but Oklahoma is not immune.
A 70-page strategy was unveiled at last month’s city planning meeting.
A 70-page strategy was unveiled at last month’s city planning meeting.
Chicken-Fried News: Clucking mad
A 14-year-old 4-H member addressed the Oklahoma City Council recently, reminding it that it needs to make a decision regarding urban chickens.
Chicken-Fried News: Okie doke
Washington Post columnist Esther Cepeda likened the country’s treatment of immigrants to the way Okies were treated in the past.
Strong cast, writers, director makeEverest worth climb
Everest reaches cinema pinnacle in 3-D IMAX.
Exhibit explores Native art in Americas
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History showcases aboriginal American art as it was influenced by colonialism.
Chicken-Fried News: Get outta here
Oklahoma courts have spoken yet again, telling officials that they have until Oct. 12 to remove the Ten Commandments monument from capitol grounds.
Organizers expect around 30,000 guests at this year’s Plaza District Festival, which runs noon-10 p.m. Saturday.
Organizers expect around 30,000 guests at this year’s Plaza District Festival, which runs noon-10 p.m. Saturday.
Chicken-Fried News: Logo letdown
A blog ranked all of the NBA logos, and the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t do very well.
Oklahoma’s children might live shorter lives than their parents if obesity trends continue, state health officials say.
Oklahoma’s children might live shorter lives than their parents if obesity trends continue, state health officials say.
Letters to the Editor: September 23, 2015
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to jchancellor@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com. Include a city of residence and contact number for…
Chicken-Fried News: We’re No. 49!
A study shows that Oklahomans rank pretty low when it comes to emotional and physical well-being.
American Aquarium celebrate newfound fame with a stop at Wormy Dog Saloon
After a decade of hard work, North Carolina band American Aquarium has finally found the spotlight and recognition.
Oklahoma City Jazz Festival runs through Saturday
Oklahoma City Jazz Festival celebrates jazz in Oklahoma and features performances through Saturday.
Throw on your dancing shoes and pearls for Broadway Ball
This year’s Broadway Ball has a Roaring Twenties theme, features a silent auction and benefits Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.
Organization readies adults to lead by example, interaction with youth
The Mentoring Project is a faith-based organization that helps other programs find trained mentors.
Chicken-Fried News: Calling dibs
A group of Native Americans hope to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
OKCPS sets up Super Saturdays to increase parental involvement
“The type of workshops included … help parents prepare their kids with reading and math at home,” said Huerta.
Ask anyone and they’ll name intersections where panhandlers stand in Oklahoma City.
Ask anyone and they’ll name intersections where panhandlers stand in Oklahoma City.
Partnership enables community to connect with potential school donors
The Foundation for OKCPS connects donors with schools in need.
Chicken-Fried News: For love
An Oklahoma inmate planned to rob a bank so he could go back to jail and be with his love, but things didn’t exactly go according to plan.
Rodeo elite to gather for Hall of Fame induction
The Rodeo Hall of Fame inducts its class of 2015 this weekend at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
