Almost a year after Oklahoma City formally opened sprawling Scissortail Park south of the central business district, three other big park projects that would fulfill the long-held vision of connecting downtown to the Oklahoma River and to the southside are in progress. When plans were drawn to relocate an obsolete and crumbling section of Interstate […]
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Cover: Rocket launch
Last week, Highlights magazine (yes, that one) issued a “statement about human decency, plain and simple” calling for the U.S. government to cease the “unconscionable” practice of separating immigrant children from their families. “Moral courage means standing up for what we believe is right, honest and ethical — even when it is hard,” Highlights chief […]
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Balancing act
Oklahoma City’s 36th mayor, David Holt, said 1993 is the year everything changed for Oklahoma’s capital city. That year, almost half a million people called Oklahoma City home, and some undoubtedly were reluctant. State historians agree that downtown was virtually vacant and the economy was suffering. Oklahoma City was on its way to becoming Detroit, […]
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Holiday adventure
Stars & Stripes River Festival 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday Riversport OKC 800 Riversport Drive riversportokc.org 405-552-4040 Free Riversport Adventures hosts its annual Stars & River Stripes Festival full of action, adventure and a day of water fun you won’t find anywhere but Oklahoma City. The event starts 8 a.m. Saturday and is a celebration of […]
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Cover: Oklahoma Gazette sizes up Mick Cornett’s 14 years in office
Cornett leaves office as OKC’s 35th mayor next month, passing the gavel to mayor-elect David Holt.
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MAPS 3 tax is anticipated to sunset with a $28.5 million surplus
The MAPS 3 tax is anticipated to sunset with a $28.5 million surplus.
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RiverSport Adventures’ Surf Zone Thursdays start weekends off with a splash
Catch the event 4-9 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 24 at Riversport Adventures Oklahoma City.
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OKC leverages federal dollars to expand affordable housing options
The new federal budget plan puts those funds — and the revitalization they bring to the metro — in jeopardy.
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Summer Guide: Oklahoma River Cruises offers a voyage for every occasion
The charter cruise service brought in 15,000 passengers last year.
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Summer Guide: Near or far, adventure awaits across Oklahoma
There is no more favorite time of the year for young and old than summertime, when just about everyone can get out and explore the wild, beautiful parks and attractions locally and across the state.