It’s a time to give and splurge, and a cup of Swiss Miss and Lucky Charms marshmallows doesn’t scream, “Happy holidays!” Luckily, the locals know how to craft cocktails that will keep anyone happy and warm all winter long (and you can leave your kid’s cereal box on the shelf). If it’s a break from […]
Luke Atkinson
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Space heater for your heart
It’s a time to give and splurge, and a cup of Swiss Miss and Lucky Charms marshmallows doesn’t scream, “Happy holidays!” Luckily, the locals know how to craft cocktails that will keep anyone happy and warm all winter long (and you can leave your kid’s cereal box on the shelf). If it’s a break from […]
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Golden Graham
Graham is the CEO of Graham Industries, a company that specializes in these very different areas. Although Graham said people have compared his company’s ventures to being “‘James Bond’-like,” it isn’t located under a volcano or an undisclosed island like an elusive hideout. It is located in a quiet office building in Bethany with no […]
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Neighborhood haunts
After all, beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder, but when the term comes to mind most think of a dark, smoky atmosphere filled with bluesy-rock music and an often sullen or overly rowdy crowd. For a frame of reference, some say Moe’s from “The Simpsons” would qualify as a dive bar. And Obi-Wan […]
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Bar exam
There aren’t a ton of people who need a late drink on a work night. They tend to prefer other things, like sleep. Tuesdays, sandwiched between the beginning of the week and hump day, are especially difficult days to draw in a crowd. Kyle Davis, a manager at La Luna Mexican Cafe, 529 Buchanan in […]
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Growing rowing
The sport of rowing continues to make a splash in Oklahoma City. In fact, the United States national rowing team has taken so much of a liking to the Oklahoma City River, it decided to make the waterway its new home. The USRowing team will consolidate its lightweight division training operations to the Oklahoma City […]
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Wanda Jo Peltier and Mike Christian battle for the south-side OKC House seat
The candidates for House District 93 are ramping up their campaigns and slinging some mud in preparation for the next vote. Republican incumbent Mike Christian and Democratic primary-winner Wanda Jo Peltier square off for the seat, which governs much of the south-side of Oklahoma City. Both candidates have held office before and know the workings […]
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Two Republicans face only a primary for outgoing Sen. Glenn Coffee’s District 30 seat
Primary voters in District 30 will choose between two candidates for their next state senator.After exhausting term limits, Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee is stepping down from the Legislature, leaving his district seat up for grabs. The two candidates vying to fill the position are Republicans David Holt and Matt Jackson. David HoltMatt JacksonWho […]
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Nearly $10 million in MAPS 3 money has been collected; Citizens Advisory Board to meet
The MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board will meet for the third time in its monthly meeting Thursday. The board plans to hear more presentations and receive updates on revenue collection for the $777 million initiative. Program Manager Eric Wenger said the presentations will focus on Oklahoma State Fairgrounds upgrades and information about Project 180, a […]
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Three Democrats seek nomination in House District 93, with winner facing Republican incumbent
Three candidates will make up the ballot for the Democratic primary race for District 93 state representative. Jeff PackhamWanda Jo PeltierWilfredo Santos-RiveraWho can vote Voters will choose between Jeff Packham, Wanda Jo Peltier and Wilfredo Santos-Rivera. The winner of the primary will advance to the main election against Republican incumbent Mike Christian. Jeff PackhamJeff Packham, […]