Though recent rain may suggest otherwise, water in Oklahoma is becoming more and more a precious resource. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board and Oklahoma Water Research Institute invite residents to speak out about any water issues they have in order for the state to create an effective water plan. “Water is becoming more important, […]
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Edmond Visual Arts Council, chamber partner on art piece for anniversary
The Edmond Visual Arts Council unanimously agreed to partner with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce on the art piece entitled “Legacy” at a June 20 meeting. To be used as a legacy piece to commemorate the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Anniversary, the piece will be dedicated in October during the Chamber’s open […]
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Andrew’s appeal denied
Brenda Evers Andrew ” convicted and sentenced to death for the 2001 murder of her husband, Oklahoma City advertising executive Robert Andrew ” had her appeal denied by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The judges ruled 4-1 in rejecting the appeal. A jury found Brenda Andrew guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to […]
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Oklahoma landmarks placed on historic list
ties brings the total number of listings in the National Register from Oklahomato 1,106. “? Scott Cooper
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En Vogue fronts Urban League awards gala
The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City just might “Free Your Mind” this weekend at its 60th annual Awards and Membership Gala with dinner, awards and a performance by Grammy-nominated R&B group En Vogue. The event takes place 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The night will include” silent and […]
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Disappointment can be the most defining element in sports
For Daniel Agnew, disappointment came last September. Just three days prior to his scheduled departure for Switzerland ” where he was slated to compete in the 2006 Triathlon World Championships ” Agnew got a call from his sponsors letting him know that due to financial issues, they had decided not to help fund his trip. […]
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Celebrate Route 66 through live music, activities
The Route 66 Preservation Foundation will hold the National Route 66 Festival Thursday through Sunday in Clinton. The event is a national one held every year at a different location along the route. “An Oklahoma location was chosen for this year in honor of our centennial,” said Erin Adams, president of the Clinton Chamber of […]
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Critics: Statehood ceremony perpetuates stereotypes
For 100 years, a mock wedding ceremony between Mr. Oklahoma Territory and Miss Indian Territory has been re-enacted. The ceremony is symbolic of Oklahoma entering the union as the 46th state on Nov. 16, 1907. In conjunction with an official centennial project, the latest re-enactment unfolds 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the historic Foreman Prairie House […]
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Another rocket company ready to do business with state
At this month’s meeting of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, Patrick Bahn, the chief executive officer of TGV Rockets, with headquarters in Norman, announced the successful June 9 test of an engine that would form the core of a new rocket system. TGV’s unmanned rocket is intended to be used in place of billion-dollar […]
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State emergency director to advise FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking Oklahoma’s Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood to sit on FEMA’s new advisory board. Gov. Brad Henry announced the appointment of the disaster veteran Wednesday. Emergency Department spokeswoman Michealann Ooten said Ashwood’s new advisory role won’t take him from his current state position. EXPERIENCEAshwood brings 19 years […]