Some $280 million has been requested in preliminary funds for the new convention center, which could spur development for a new 650-plus-room hotel. A hotel more than double the size of the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel and Spa as an anchor for the convention center is going to bring in more second-tier conventions […]
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Reclamation project
But some rally around those issues as the foundation of the United States, and encourage active discussion, promotion and debate. Planted firmly in the triad is Reclaiming America for Christ held on July 28 and 29 at First Baptist Church of Moore. The event featured speakers who did not avoid controversy, addressing issues such as […]
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$30 million question
The budgets were presented to each of the eight MAPS 3 project subcommittees July 26 and 27, and came before the MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board July 28. Within those preliminary proposed budgets was $252 million for the convention center, the largest and most expensive of the MAPS 3 projects. The exact amount of money […]
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Race track
The district covers part of eastern Oklahoma County and goes into northern Cleveland County, encompassing parts of Oklahoma City, Del City all of Valley Brook and part of Moore. Reynolds announced his resignation in May, effective July 1. Reynolds, who has held the Senate seat since 2000 and was facing term limits, was elected as […]
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Mapmakers
The City Council wards, as required by federal law and the city charter, are redrawn every 10 years after the census is taken to ensure that each encompasses near-equal populations. There are a few proposed changes in the ward lines, such as all of the Capitol Hill community being included in Ward 6. The city […]
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So perhaps it should come as no surprise that the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s comprehensive water plan became contentious before it was even released. A draft version of the plan in April covers a variety of water-related issues in the state and provides both technical and policy recommendations affecting the reliable water supply up to […]
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Very refreshing
His research and understanding of the subject matter are reflected in his grasp of the issue. I appreciate his approach that informs rather than influences the reader. Please pass along my thanks for his coverage. —Keith Bryant Oklahoma City Bryant is chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
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That’s the ticket
If you were a member of the Oklahoma City Council, you could have gone to see them for free. Over the course of three years, current and former City Council members received thousands of free event tickets, mostly for Oklahoma City Thunder games, but also included tickets to rock concerts, stand-up comedians, ballet performances and […]
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Under pressure
Very hot. So it was last week that the city, for the first time in more than a decade, implemented a mandatory odd-even water rotation program. Update: On Tuesday, July 19 the City of Oklahoma City announced via press release that the temporary outdoor watering ban for NW and NE areas will end at noon, […]
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Emergency functions
At a special Oklahoma City Council meeting July 12, Fire Chief Keith Bryant presented the city’s “window of opportunity” to opt out of the Emergency Medical Services Authority trust and either hand over ambulance services to the fire department or have the city or fire department manage emergency medical services and contract with a private […]