Talk of possible city council candidates already underway
While Election Day is still more than eight months away, some names are emerging as possible candidates.
Group continues effort to reverse course of downtown boulevard
A controversial plan for a downtown boulevard enters the homestretch of the design phase.
If you’re the kind of person who has a job, you’ll probably be doing this on a weekend. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t have a job, you probably don’t need my advice on drinking during the day.
If you’re the kind of person who has a job, you’ll probably be doing this on a weekend. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t have a job, you probably don’t need my advice on drinking during the day.
Pub W takes its food offerings to an attractive level
Pub W might be the only joint in Oklahoma that includes a quote from author, counterculture hero and vagabond Hunter S. Thompson on its menu.
Donburi meal-in-a-rice-bowl has everything
Donburi is a meal all in one dish, Japanese comfort food popular with the busy lunch crowd.
If you can’t beat it, join it — the heat, we mean. Pepperbellies, here’s a veritable who’s who of hotness.
If you can’t beat it, join it — the heat, we mean. Pepperbellies, here’s a veritable who’s who of hotness.
New business offers Escape from OKC
Put your puzzle-solving skills to use with The Escape OKC, the Google-proofed experience your adventurous mind is looking for.
Nuggets: Food briefs this week
The Bricktown Brewery has a new food truck, District House is about to make some changes, and there’s a new Sunday night farmers market in town.
Paddleboard rental company making waves in OKC
A new paddle board rental company provides a cure for boredom.
Prevention key to combating teen pregnancy
Millions of Oklahoma tax dollars go toward teen childbearing each year, while much less money goes toward prevention.
Energy FC has eyes on playoff berth
OKC Energy FC is in a playoff position with seven games left in the season.
Chicken-Fried News: Feeling stabby
This is the last time you put a knife in me! Hear me?! Police recently connected the dots from a bloody knife in the pocket of a drunk dude to a man that had been stabbed in the abdomen while minding his own business. According to a NewsOK story, James Johnson was sitting cool and…
Chicken-Fried News: Still fighting that fight
A Salt Lake City, Utah, attorney is using the Freedom of Information Act to sue the FBI over an open records request connected to the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City. Jesse Trentadue alleges that the bureau failed to adequately complete his records request and he knows that the…
Chicken-Fried News: Abandoned cellar? Put your kids in it!
Grand plans for Aubrey McClendon’s wine cellar didn’t quite work out as intended. The project, near the Chesapeake campus at NW 68th Street and Classen Boulevard, was started in 2006. It was abandoned sometime in 2008, complete with rusting steel beams and a partial foundation. Grand plans are once again underway, but rather than storing…
Chicken-Fried News: Bigger than The Beatles?
It’s no secret that a lot of people like Garth Brooks. It’s why he’s the best-selling musician since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991. But things are about to get even peachier for Brooks, as he stands to sell even more once he offers digital downloads through garthbrooks.com — and at a “stupid price.”…
Chicken-Fried News: Abortions and t-shirts
The owners of Hobby Lobby have been credited for being pioneers for religious freedom following their successful challenge to the federal government’s requirement to provide contraceptives as part of employer-provided health insurance. Now it appears that even satanists want to follow that example. In a letter posted on its website, the New York-based Satanic Temple…
Chicken-Fried News: Thanks, Obama!
This meme will never end. Ever. And as long as the blame train is chugging ahead at dangerously high speeds, let’s all get on like bunch of freight hoppers. Watch your arms and legs, people. Recently, U.S. Republican Senator Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, told MSNBC that he visited the U.S.-Mexico border and interviewed Central American youth.…
If only I was a corporation
I should have expected the Hobby Lobby decision, given the record of the Roberts court, but it still made we wonder, yet again, if people are paying attention to what we are becoming — or more accurately, what we have become. Because Oklahoma’s Green family, which owns the company, objects on religious grounds to the…
More troubling to me is the unquestioned assumption that the Green family’s version of Christianity is normative.
More troubling to me is the unquestioned assumption that the Green family’s version of Christianity is normative.
OKG Shop: Back to school
Whether you are getting the little ones ready for their first big day or wanting to look sharp for your first day back, several places in Oklahoma City can help you look your best.
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 6, 2014
Starting salary isn’t the problem Your Chicken-Fried News piece (News, Chicken-Fried News, “More teachers needed,” July 23, Oklahoma Gazette) on low teacher pay has motivated me to share my two cents. I have been involved in Oklahoma education since 1968, when I began my teaching career at Ulysses S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City.…
BLOG: Dorman begins airing first campaign commercial
Joe Dorman begins airing commercials in his bid for Oklahoma governor.
Coburn’s brash, anti-spending approach is admirable to many in this Republican state.
Coburn’s brash, anti-spending approach is admirable to many in this Republican state.
BLOG: Boulevard letters sent to council, mayor
Copies of the letters sent by Friends for a Better Boulevard sent to the Oklahoma City council and mayor.
A final effort to reverse course of downtown boulevard
A local group makes another effort to reverse the course of a proposed downtown boulevard.
BLOG: OKC second most conservative city in America
OKC comes in at No. 2 on a list of the most conservative cities in America.
Planned highlights for this year’s tour include Guilford Gardens and the Potager Garden, soon to be featured in Southern Living magazine.
Planned highlights for this year’s tour include Guilford Gardens and the Potager Garden, soon to be featured in Southern Living magazine.
New superintendent joins students on first day of school
On the first day of classes in OKC, new superintendent Robert Neu joined students on a bus ride to school.
Film review: Guardians of the Galaxy
Just when you think you have reached your up-to-here limit of a ho-hum summer movie season, up pops Guardians of the Galaxy.
PHOTOS: First day of school in OKC
Over 43,000 students returned to school on Aug. 4 for the first day of class.
Best of OKC 2013
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Best of OKC 2010
FOOD & DRINK Best Steaks – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Best Seafood – Pearl’s Oyster Bar Best Sushi – Sushi Neko Best Burger – Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler Best Pizza – Hideaway Pizza Best Barbecue – Earl’s Rib Palace Best Sandwiches – City Bites Best Restaurant with Healthy Menu Options – Saturn Grill Best Appetizer Menu – Louie’s…
Best of OKC 2009
FOOD & DRINK Best Coffeehouse – Java Dave’s Best Breakfast – Jimmy’s Egg Best Sunday Brunch – La Baguette Bistro Best Sandwich Shop – City Bites Best Burger Joint – Irma’s Burger Shack Best Pizza – Hideaway Pizza Best Barbecue – Earl’s Rib Palace Best Steakhouse – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Best Seafood – Pearl’s Oyster Bar…
Abortion doula training set for OKC
Emotional support is different for everyone, and it is something an upcoming abortion doula training event will examine.
Best of OKC 2008
PEOPLE Best Beloved Public Figure – Carrie Underwood Best TV Personality – Gary England Best Radio Team – Jack and Ron, KYIS-FM 98.9 Best Local Musician or Band – Carrie Underwood Best Visual Artist – Greg Burns Best Waiter/Waitress – Beth Robinson, Boulevard Steakhouse Best Bartender – Beth Robinson, Boulevard Staekhouse ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best…
Best of OKC 2007
Best Politician – Gov. Brad Henry Best Radio Personality or Team – Joey & Heather, KKWD-FM 104.9 Best TV Personality Hairdo – Amy McRee, KWTV Channel 9 Best Local Artist – Carrie Underwood Best Waiter/Waitress – Kendra Kimball, Deep Fork Wood Grill & Seafood Best Bartender – Shannon Barrow, Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria Best…
Best of OKC 2006
THOROUGHBREDS Best Television Personality – Brad Edwards, KFOR-TV Channel 4 Best Radio Personality or Team – Jack and Ron, KYIS-FM 98.9 Best Person You’d like to Breed with – My Spouse Best Okie to Become Famous Recently – Carrie Underwood, “American Idol” Winner 2005 Best waiter or Waitress – Eric Walker, Hideaway Pizza Best Bartender…
Best of OKC 2005
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY Best Television Personality Who’s Too Good for This Market – Gary England, KWTV Best Radio Personality or Team – Jack and Ron, KYIS 98.9 FM Best Weatherman/Meteorologist – Gary England, KWTV Best Community Actor who Oughtta be in Movies – Matt Browne – Lyric Theatre Best Local Performance…
Best of OKC 2004
EVERY TIME I THINK OF YOU (PEOPLE) Best Honest Politician – Governor Brad Henry Best Non-Politician Who Should Run for Office – Kelly Ogle Best Celebrity Turned Entrepreneur – Toby Keith Best Radio Personality or Team – Jack and Ron, KYIS 98.9 FM Best Local TV Personality – Gary England, KWTV Best Local Singer or…
Best of OKC 2003
GEMS Best TV News Personality That’s Too Good for This Market – Amy McRee, KWTV Best Morning Radio Team – Jack and Ron, KYIS Best Metro Hottie – Amy McRee, TV News Anchor, KWTV Best Person to Escort to the City Limits – Kirk Humphries, Mayor of Oklahoma City Best Government Official – George W.…
Best of OKC 2002
FACES Best Television Personality – Gary England, KWTV 9 Best Morning Radio Team – Jack and Rom, KYIS 98.9 FM Best Person You’d Like to See in a Thong – Jenifer Reynolds Best Person to Receive a Wedgie – Gov. Frank Keating Best Egomaniac – Barry Switzer Best Lying Politician – Gov. Frank Keating Best…
Best of OKC 2001
PLAYERS Best Television Personality – Gary England, Chief Meteorologist, KWTV Channel 9 Best Morning Radio Team – Jack and Ron, KYIS-FM Best Local Talk Radio Host – Jim Traber, WWLS Best News Source – KWTV Channel 9 Best City Council Member – Mick Cornett, Ward 1 Best Local Mover and Shaker – Bob Stoops Best…
Best of OKC 2000
FACES Best Television Broadcast Personality – Jenifer Reynolds Best Morning Radio Team – Jack Elliott and Ron Williams Best Local Performing Artist – Edgar Cruz Best Local Pain in the Butt – Ed Gaylord Best Colorful Character – Barry Switzer Best Guy to Have in Your Corner If You’re a Criminal (Just Accused, Of Course)…
Best of OKC 1999
FACES Best TV Reporter Too Good for This Market – Dean Blevins Best Person Who Should Have His or Her Own Talk Show – Dean Blevins Best Morning Radio Team – Rick Walker and Brad Copeland (KATT-FM) Best Local Band – The Martini Kings Best Government Official – Gov. Frank Keating Best Person You’d Like…
Best of OKC 1998
JUST FOLKS Best TV Reporter Who’s Too Good For This Market – Dean Blevins Best TV Reporter Most Likely to be an Android – Mike Morgan Best Morning Radio Team – Rick and Brad (KATT) Best Larger Than Life Okie – Garth Brooks Best Government Official – Gov. Frank Keating Best Person you’d Like to…
Best of OKC 1997
PEOPLE Best Television Personality – Linda Cavanaugh Best Morning Radio Team – Rick and Brad – KATT-FM Best Newcomer – Meg Alexander Best Local Sports Figure – Shannon Miller Best Local Hero – Firefighters Best Local Villain – Timothy McVeigh Best Government Official – J.C. Watts Best Person Who Knows How to Have a Good…
Best of OKC 1996
PEOPLE Best Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love – Dean Blevins Best Television Personality – Jenifer Reynolds Best Morning Radio Team – Rick & Brad KATT-FM Best Newcomer – Heather Unruh Best Local Sports Figure – Shannon Miller Best Local Hero – Oklahoma City Firefighters Best Local Villain- Timothy McVeigh Best Ex-OU Jock Still Living in Norman…
Eight months out, names emerge for council races
Four Oklahoma City council seats are up for election in March, 2015, which includes Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.
Best of OKC 1995
PEOPLE Best Dressed Man – Gov. Frank Keating Best Dressed Woman – Jenifer Reynolds Best TV Newscaster – Jenifer Reynolds Best TV Meteorologist – Gary England Best Sportscaster – Bob Barry Best Government Official – Gov. Frank Keating Best Local Hero – Oklahoma City Firefighters Best Local Sports Figure – Troy Aikamn Best Newcomer –…
Best of OKC 1994
PEOPLE Best Dressed Man – Kent Ogle Best Dressed Woman – Jennifer Reynolds Best TV Newscaster – Jennifer Reynolds Best TV Meteorologist – Gary England Best TV Sportscaster – Dean Blevins Best Newcomer – Spinozi Best Politician Who Won’t Be Seeking Re-Election – U.S. Senator David Boren Best Oklahoma Living South of the Red River…
Best of OKC 1993
PEOPLE Best Dressed Man – Kent Ogle Best Dressed Woman – Jennifer Reynolds Best TV Newscaster – Jennifer Reynolds Best TV Meteorologist – Gary England Best TV Sportscaster – Bob Barry Best Lawyer to Hire When You’re in Big Trouble – Andy Coats Best City Official – Ron Norick Best State Official – Gov. David…
Best of OKC 1992
PEOPLE Best Dressed Man – Joe Johnston Best Dressed Woman – Jane Jayroe Best TV Newscaster – Linda Cavanaugh Best TV Meteorologist – Gary England Best TV Sportscaster – Dean Blevins Best Local Sports Figure – Shannon Miller Best Local Hero – Garth Brooks Best Local Villain – Edward Gaylord Best Person You’d Like to…
Best of OKC 1991
PEOPLE Best Dressed Man – Vince Orza Best Dressed Woman – Jane Jayroe Best Local Maverick – Barry Switzer Best City Official – Ron Norick Best State Official – David Watlers Best Radio Talk Show Host – Al Eschbach Best Radio Personality – Mark Shannon Best TV Newscaster – Linda Cavanaugh Best TV Meteorologist –…
Best of OKC 1990
PEOPLE Best City Official – Paula Hearn Best Commercial Spokesperson – Tom Park Best Couple – George and Donna Nigh Best Dork – Chuck Davis Best Dressed Man – Dean Blevins Best Dressed Woman – Jane Jayroe Best Gubernatorial Candidate – David Walters Best Local Hero – Tom Jones Best Local Maverick – Frosty Troy…
Best of OKC 1989
PEOPLE Education Advocate – Hans Brisch Friend of the Downtrodden – Jesus House Inspirational Figure – Rev. Norman Neaves Local eccentric – Edward L. Gaylord Local Problem-Solver – Brad Edwards OU Athlete Who Hasn’t Been Arrested – Stacy King Local Visionary Performer Who’s Headed for the Big Time – Maya Person Who Got What He/She…
Best of OKC 1988
PEOPLE Male Catch – Dan Slocum Female Catch – Jennifer Eve Geek – Butch and Ben McCain Local Talent – Maya Arts Patron – John Kirkpatrick Business Owner – Vince Orza Underdog – David Walters Self-Promoter – Vince Orza Civic Do-Gooder – John Kirkpatrick Club DJ – David Byrd, Chevies City Council Member – Jackie…
Best of OKC 1987
PEOPLE Non-Elected Civic Leader – City Manager Terry Childers Local Musician – Harvey & The Wallbangers Ex-OU Jock Still Living Here – Steve Owens Person You’d Like to Ship to Tulsa – Ed Gaylord Male TV Anchor – Jerry Adams Female TV Anchor – Linda Cavanaugh News Reporter – Brad Edwards Radio Personality – Mark…
Best of OKC 1986
FOOD & DRINK Cinnamon Rolls – Grandy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburger – Johnnie’s Coney – Coney Island Decadent Dessert – Pioneer Pies Exotic Entrée – Magnoia Café Chili Cheeseburger – Johnnie’s Steak – Steak & Ale Restauran All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet – House of Szechuan Restaurant That’s Always Good – Flip’s Restaurant That’s Gone – Glen’s Hickory Inn…
Best of OKC 1985
FOOD & BEVERAGE Chocolate Chip Cookies – Famous Amos Bakeshop Ice Cream – Kaiser’s Ice Cream Parlor Barbecue – Leo’s Barbecue & Catering All-Around Treatment of an Egg – Jimmy’s Egg Salad Bar – Western Sizzlin’ Fresh Gourmet Pasta – Pasta Pizzaz Baked Goods – Ingrid’s Kitchen Chicken-Fried Steak – Ann’s Chicken Fry Bargain Lobster…
Letters to the Editor: July 30, 2014
Who’s to blame? Donald Smith (Commentary, Letters, “No war,” July 16, Oklahoma Gazette) wishes to remind those of us with “short memories” that the United States sent troops into Iraq at the order of George W. Bush. I wish to refresh his memory and ask him if he remembers 9/11. Does he remember which Middle…
Film review: Hercules
Hercules pits Dwayne Johnson with director Brett Ratner, and the finished product is about what you would expect from this not-at-all-unlikely pairing: all brawn, no brains.
Sometimes a film ends and you’re left sitting in your seat, unable to move, speechless and in shock.
Sometimes a film ends and you’re left sitting in your seat, unable to move, speechless and in shock.
Success is no mystery for author Carolyn Hart
Oklahoma native Carolyn Hart is author to more than 50 novels and recently received the highest award in the mystery genre for her body of work.
