Oklahoma City mayor David Holt is preparing for his State of the City address early. Most of the speeches he gives are ad-libbed, he said, but the State of the City speech is a big deal. “I’m hoping everyone will hear it,” Holt said. But if you’re looking for a free show where you can […]
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Letters to the Editor: April 27, 2016
Oklahoma needs two things: a relevant energy industry and an infrastructure that gets the energy to the people who are going to use it.
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As winter rolls in, so too do winter activities
As winter weather starts reaching an aching arm down the plains, Myriad Botanical Gardens has packed up its splash pad and opened up Devon Ice Rink.
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Preview: OKG cover story reveals benefits, influence of energy industry
From earthquakes to the state budget, the energy sector is as much a part of our state as natural gas and oil is to the ground under our feet.
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OKG shop: Gear up and get out of town
Whether you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon State Park; the cold, clear water
at Turner Falls; or even just Mom and Dad’s house, we’ve compiled a list of local merchants who can help you get stocked up for the trip. Make sure you pack your sunscreen!
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Bees make life sweet
Local beekeepers make all of our lives a little bit sweeter. How do they do it?
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Kicked off
The Energy FC will kick off this spring, and local fans already have shown their excitement. Announcement and preview events were received with a growing flood of fans, even before much information about the team was clear. At the forefront of this effort is to help the team achieve the status of a Major League […]
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We’re no. 51!
The Great Place to Work Institute scored companies based on employee survey responses, in which employees rated trust in management, workplace pride and camaraderie and job satisfaction. The institute also added that the 100 companies promote the best applied management practices. In Chesapeake’s case, it mostly just practices laying people off. “This recognition is a […]
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Ruff stuff
Charley has been helping kids who struggle with their reading skills gain confidence by providing a willing, uncritical audience. Charley is a 7-year-old AKC Certified therapy dog who, along with her person, Jerry Nickell, visits The Village Library to participate in Children Reading to Dogs, a weekly program at several Metropolitan Library System branches. A […]
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Saaaaaa-lute!
For the second consecutive year, the OKC-based company earned a spot on the list of 100 companies considered military-friendly by G.I. Jobs magazine. Devon ranked No. 36 for 2014 after being listed at No. 57 in 2013. More than 5,000 companies applied for inclusion in the magazine. Criteria included strength of company military recruiting efforts, […]