State Supt. Ryan Walters has long championed more parental choice in Oklahoma schools. Well, he’s finally getting his wish! It turns out many parents are opting their children out of social studies lessons that would teach skepticism about the 2020 presidential election results. Walters, who slyly snuck “conspiracy theory 101” into the state’s curriculum, has […]
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Housing hit
Democrats rarely manage to pass a bill these days, but Oklahoma City Democrat Sen. Julia Kirt nearly pulled off a miracle by securing bipartisan support for Senate Bill 128. This bill would’ve extended eviction wait times, giving renters a much-needed breather. Despite getting a thumbs-up from the Oklahoma Legislature, a feat in itself, Gov. Kevin […]
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Cowgirl blues
Megan Moroney with Charlie Worsham 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17 The Criterion 500 E. Sheridan Ave. 405-840-5500 criterionokc.com $39-$149 In case anyone’s concerned about the question posed by the title of Megan Moroney’s latest album, Am I OK?, the “Tennessee Orange” singer helpfully appended an answer to the deluxe version, Am I OK? (I’ll Be […]
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Making artists
Neighborhood Noise 8 p.m. June 18 Hubbly Bubbly 2900 N. Classen Blvd., Suite K 405-609-2930 facebook.com/hubblybubblyokc $10 The Pressure’s off for now, but Queen Caution is still pushing local hip-hop. When Queen Caution (linktr.ee/queencaution), aka Carissa Cudjo, realized her Pressure battle-rap competition was not fostering the uplifting community environment she intended, she changed the format […]
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‘Love’ hurts
Kat Lock at Jazz in June June 21 Andrews Park 201 W. Daws St., Norman jazzinjune.org Free Kat Lock is about to be “Talkin’ Bout Love,” but this time, she’s not talkin’ ’bout anyone in particular. “I kind of started writing differently a couple years ago, probably during COVID and all that,” Lock said. “I’m […]
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Rico, indeed
If you’re familiar with the area near NW 16th Street and Drexel Boulevard, you’ve probably seen the little Guatemalan grocery store, Tienda Guatelinda, that’s been tucked in there for two decades. Púchica Muchá Que Rico shares some DNA with the store. Its co-owner, Andy de León, is the son of Pia de León, the longtime […]
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Oklahoma GOP: Goons on parade
The Oklahoma Republican Party’s recent annual meeting marked a pivotal moment for the state’s political landscape, cementing a leadership slate and policy agenda that signal a hard-right lurch. The newly elected leadership, under the banner of unwavering conservatism, unveiled a platform that prioritizes ideological purity over pragmatism, drawing sharp criticism for its exclusionary tactics and […]
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County circus
The City of Norman is having a rough year, and not just because of the University of Oklahoma’s inaugural season in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). Rather, 2025’s forecast has been as bad as one could expect when trying to weather the storm when federal funding for national weather services is being cut. With the two […]
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Prognosis negative
While the month of May has been Mental Health Awareness Month for nearly 75 years, things could not be in more disarray at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). As the Oklahoma House of Representatives continues to investigate the department’s massive shortfalls on top of a nearly $610 million budget, […]
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Tulsa treasures
Culture Tulsa’s storied cultural landscape is alive and well, offering a wide array of activities to benefit your mind, body and soul. Gathering Place 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through March 7 2650 S. John Williams Way E., Tulsa gatheringplace.org 918-779-1000 Free It’s free to visit the 66-acre park along the Arkansas River, where you’ll find […]