Cover Teaser: Our panhandling paradox
As local nonprofits make strides to reduce or defeat homelessness, panhandlers continue to camp at some of the city’s busiest intersections. “They panhandle because it works,” said Dan Straughan, Homeless Alliance executive director. The aid of a couple of dollars too often goes into the hands of “professional” beggars, or people who travel coast-to-coast and…
Cover Story: Oklahoma City’s must-eat destination dishes
Oklahoma City has been making stick-to-your-ribs delicacies for a long time. Here’s where to find them.
OKG Shop: Happy otherdays!
It’s January, a winter month in which we delude ourselves into thinking there’s nothing to do, nowhere to go and no Christmas gifts left to return. But January is also filled with fancy celebrations like Dress Up Your Pet Day, Male Watcher’s Day and Peculiar People Day. Here are a few ways to break yourself…
Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund gets revamped
Jackie Cooper’s relatives, including singer Graham Colton, breathe new life into Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund and Red Tie Night.
Oklahoma Gazette’s 2015 film year in review
2015’s year in movies was all over the place and covered Mars as well as a satanic mass in Oklahoma, and 2016 looks promising and even includes a film shot in the Sooner State.
Oklahoma Gazette’s 2015 music year in review
2015 was a great year for music, and 2016 might be even better.
Chicken-Fried News: Ceiling caper
A Broken Arrow man found out the hard way that nothing good can come from crawling around in the ceiling.
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 6, 2016
The Dec. 9 issue of Oklahoma Gazette was, in my not-so-humble opinion, a benchmark edition.
Guthrie group wants State Capitol Publishing Company building returned to community as its future is considered
“It is too important of a building to let it go,” Lentz said. “If it was in the wrong hands, it could be altered from the original purpose and the historical character lost.”
OKG Eat: Fries, guys
OKC is covered with messy, smothered fries.
Concussion misses its mark
Though Concussion touches on a topic that still makes headlines, it leaves out important parts of the story to focus on its lead star.
Chicken-Fried News: Bah, humbug
A man in OKC was arrested Christmas Eve for doing inappropriate things with a goat. We wish this was a joke.
Tulsa native hopes to break new ground as NFL agent
Nicole Lynn says she could be the first African-American woman to represent a player on an active NFL roster.
Del City’s Thai Rice & Noodle Cafe packs a punch
Intense flavors and friendly service make this four-table joint a great stop for both Thai food veterans and newcomers.
OKG interview with Native American activist Suzan Shown Harjo
Harjo sees it as a matter of semantics to say that the living descendants, such as the modern Egyptians, have no legitimate claim to the treasures of their ancestors.
Food Briefs: new Tex-Mex restaurant, Savings & Loan bar, Packard’s New American Kitchen dinner
Good Egg Dining opens new Tex-Mex restaurant, Savings & Loan bar opens soon and Packard’s New American Kitchen holds chefs dinner.
Jersey Boys grabs ears with timeless toe-tappers
The musical story of The Four Seasons get audiences ‘dancing in the aisles.’
Chicken-Fried News: Gas ’n’ go to jail
Two travelers raised the suspicion of police and ended up in the slammer with a nervous fart and the inability to keep their story straight.
Chicken-Fried News: Peaceful surrender
A felon engaged police in a 16-hour standoff in Yukon while avoiding being served warrant papers.
Book discussion series takes on America’s favorite pastime
Baseball and its role in American history is the discussion topic in Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma’s new series at Oklahoma City University.
ArtNow kicks off 2016 in Oklahoma City’s art scene
This Jan. 22 art-buying event will help support Oklahoma Contemporary’s mission of open and free arts access.
Lauren Anderson is true to herself in debut album
This Kansas City songstress is earnest in her performances and on her debut album, Truly Me.
Task force develops plan to address teacher shortage
An education task force has come up with a plan to address teacher shortages and issues with pay.
Chicken-Fried News: Kool-Aid drunk
Oklahoma’s love/hate affair with oil continues as its economy takes another hit.
