The Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane) broke ground Thursday, Nov. 5, on a new $40 million humane campus designed to expand animal welfare services throughout Oklahoma. Located at 4001 SW 15th St., the 53,000-square-foot facility will bring the organization’s adoption center, spay and neuter clinic, and animal care operations together under one roof for the […]
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Downtown in December celebrates 25 years of holiday magic in OKC
Downtown in December celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with more than 30 holiday events and attractions throughout Oklahoma City from November through January. Presented by Devon Energy and organized by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, the annual celebration features holiday lights, live performances, outdoor ice skating, shopping and family activities, many of them free. The […]
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Kicks 66 time capsule to preserve OKC memories for 100 years
Oklahoma City’s celebration of Route 66’s 100th anniversary will leave a lasting message for future generations when a time capsule is buried beneath the towering Kicks 66 sculpture on Thursday, Nov. 12. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony at 9:30 a.m. near the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, where the capsule […]
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OKC Zoo Safari Lights returns Nov. 14 with new displays and experiences
The Oklahoma City Zoo is preparing to light up the holiday season with the return of OKC Zoo Safari Lights, presented by OG&E, Nov. 14 through Jan. 3, 2027. Now in its sixth year, the popular holiday attraction will feature new illuminated lantern displays, interactive experiences and expanded ticket options. Guests can explore the colorful […]
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Lucas Ross Named Executive Director of American Banjo Museum
The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district has named Lucas Ross its new executive director, effective Nov. 1, following the retirement of Johnny Baier after 22 years of leadership. Baier, who helped shape the museum’s mission of preserving and celebrating the banjo’s history, plans to return to performing as a musician and entertainer. […]
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Oklahoma Entrepreneur Shows No Sweat and Dives Into the ‘Shark Tank’
Jim Huffman grew up in Oklahoma before building a career in marketing and eventually taking a chance on a struggling apparel brand. Now, the CEO is preparing for an appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank in front of a national audience. Huffman founded GrowthHit, a growth marketing agency, where he worked with a variety of brands […]
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One Book, Two Views: Separation of Church and Hate
POINT Everybody Talking ’Bout Heaven Ain’t Goin’ There By Robert Henry Do Christian nationalists want to bring back compelled orthodoxy and the resulting persecution? Well, the question of whether God is one, two or three has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths throughout history. In 16th-century England, one could only discuss religion, especially the Christian […]
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“Everybody Talking ’Bout Heaven Ain’t Goin’ There”
Do Christian nationalists want to bring back compelled orthodoxy and the resulting persecution? Well, the question of whether God is one, two or three has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths throughout history. In 16th-century England, one could only discuss religion, especially the Christian religion, at his or her peril. William Tyndale—an English scholar fluent […]
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The Battle for the Bible
What happens to a civilization when it abandons the authority upon which it was built? That question emerges from John Fugelsang’s 2025 book Separation of Church and HateFugelsang’s foundational premise is that the Bible we possess today bears little resemblance to what its original authors wrote. He calls Scripture the world’s longest game of telephone, […]
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The Old New Style
The Chrysler Museum of Art’s collection explores a movement that challenged tradition through organic forms, intricate craftsmanship and a celebration of nature. The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art will be on view at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from Oct. 31 to Jan. 24, 2027. The traveling exhibition […]