Years of cattle wrestling and ranchhanding have taken their toll on Jay Rankin, one of the last of the great American cowboys. When he speaks, his lips barely move, so you’ve got to lean in close to hear the stories he tells. He’s spent most of his 70-plus years on the sprawling Selman Ranch in […]
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Irish ayes
above David Haynes pulls Michael Collins whiskey off the shelf at Grand Cru. Peter Crandall Polk described the amber spirit as having “the flavor that is missing from American and Canadian whiskeys. It makes the back of your throat warm, like a fire on a cold morning. A hint of smoke, almost a burnt vanilla. […]
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Light rail proponents met recently with Texas rail reps to talk about commuter rail’s next step in Oklahoma
Don’t be afraid of the price tag. That’s what commuter and light rail proponents in Oklahoma City are urging citizens and stakeholders to do as discussion continues on commuter rail possibilities. Last month, Rep. Charlie Joyner, R-Midwest City, and other proponents, discussed commuter rail service in the state with representatives from the Dallas Area Rapid […]
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Modern-day adventurers explore the abandoned and forgotten buildings of Oklahoma
The Bryant Center at N.E. 23rd Street and Interstate 35 was a community center for the city’s African-American population. Martin Luther King Sr. and Clara Luper spoke there in its heyday. Residents gathered to talk and share fellowship. Gamblers traded faded bills and rolled worn dice. It was the gambling that put an end to […]
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The American Diabetes Association presents the Tour de Cure, a cycling event to raise awareness
Tour de Cure6:30 a.m. SaturdayWild Horse Park1201 N. Mustang, Mustangwww.tour.diabetes.org Nathan Hamilton thought he’d be the lucky one in the family. With an astounding number of family members with diabetes, Hamilton knew all the signs. His sister was diagnosed at age 13, his father at 17, and when Hamilton was 23, he was sure he’d […]
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Lavender farms offer fragrant adventures
Row upon row of the busy plant ” spiking up with spears of flowers that range from dark purple to hot pink to white ” create a scent on the Oklahoma winds that remind you more of France than Middle America. For fans of “u-pick” farms and farmers’ markets, state lavender farms offer not only […]
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A popular natural springs park still attracts big crowds after 100 years
It’s always been about the water. At the turn of the century, settlers sought out the healing powers of the natural mineral springs and shaded travertine formations in the wooded areas south of Oklahoma City. Flowing pure from the ground near Sulphur and Davis, the springs were rumored to cure ailments.A long historyThat’s wild More […]
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Falconry brings the ‘sport of kings’ to Oklahoma skies
Oscar Pack of Mustang is an enthusiastic hunter. Yet, he rarely hunts with firearms or archery. Instead, he trains his eyes to the sky to watch his golden eagle ” a 9-and-a-half-pound bird of prey with a 7-foot wingspan ” eye rats, rabbits, mice and other birds to bring down in a hunt. wingMENGetting started […]
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Bill allows formation of transportation districts between cities, encouraging passenger rail
Central Oklahoma cities, towns and counties now can form transportation districts with each other, thanks to a bill approved by the state Legislature. Proponents say the measure brings Central Oklahoma one step closer to a comprehensive commuter transportation system. Earlier this year, House Bill 2846, authored by Rep. Charlie Joyner, R-Midwest City, was passed. The […]
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Live Earth Oklahoma uses entertainment to bring awareness to global water issues
Live Earth OklahomaSaturday-SundayOKC Adventure Districtwww.liveearthoklahoma.com On Saturday and Sunday, Oklahoma City will join cities around the globe in the Live Earth Festival. If organizers have their way, Oklahoma’s event will be among the largest and most comprehensive. It takes a villageRunning water Throughout the world, Live Earth festivals and charity runs will be held in […]