Candice Macis

Suicide rates in Oklahoma are on the rise

• By Candice Macis
Oklahoma veterans, Native Americans and residents age 10-34 are among those with the highest risk.
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New Capitol Hill Library site on track

• By Candice Macis
The new library will feature a large meeting room, a children's activity area, four study rooms and space for modern technology like computers.
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Museum organizers also added a public lecture, Matisse’s Windows, 6 p.m. Sept. 7.

• By Candice Macis
Museum organizers also added a public lecture, Matisse’s Windows, 6 p.m. Sept. 7.
• Tags: Arts, Becky Weintz, Fauvism, Henri Matisse, Matisse in His Time, michael anderson, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Pablo Picasso

Reality fest

City and state organizations come together for Prepare Fest, an event to educate and prepare communities for disasters and threats.

• By Candice Macis
“They’re supposed to do an evacuation on a periodic basis,” he said. “In order to facilitate filling the place to somewhat of a capacity, 1,000 or so [people],” a safety festival seemed appropriate.
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State Question 779 sparks debate over sales tax

• By Laura Eastes and Candice Macis
State Question 779 would utilize a 1 percent sales tax to fund the Education Improvement Fund.
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