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Dispensaries generate more sales tax revenue for OKC than bars in December
Oklahoma City medical marijuana dispensaries are plentiful, and so too are the profits they generate for the city. The city...
At town hall, reminders of civil rights struggles past and present
At a town hall meeting Saturday in a predominantly black Oklahoma City neighborhood, there were reminders of the very public...
Red Cross director comes full circle
Growing up in Okeene, Sid Ellington remembers going with his mother, a Red Cross nurse, to the local hospital where she taught...
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What it means to be a Top 10 state, according to Gov. Kevin Stitt
Just call him Oklahoma’s motivator-in-chief. On the campaign trail, Kevin Stitt vowed to make Oklahoma a Top 10 state — a lofty...
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Survey: The best taco truck in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoman's Josh Dulaney wanted to see how far $20 would go at Oklahoma City's taco trucks for an upcoming issue of The...
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Three arrested after fight during basketball game at John Marshall High School
A fight broke out Friday night during a high school basketball game at John Marshall High School.The fight occurred between...
Tablets may soon be available for Oklahoma County jail inmates
Inmates at the Oklahoma County jail may be able to access tablets for communication and entertainment in the near future. The...
Trailblazing 'Realtist' leaves homeowners as legacy in Oklahoma City
Carl B. Carbin, even after 60 years, sold houses nearly to the end. He died Jan. 9 at age 91, after helping make homeowners out...
Beautiful Restoration faces challenge
Nearby neighbors are challenging part of a Christian ministry's plan to offer tangible help and hope to women. Beautiful...
Verdict: Man guilty of murder in OKC deadly drug deal
A 22-year-old Oklahoma City man has been found guilty of murder in a case of a drug deal that turned deadly. Late Thursday, a...
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OKC home show continues
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show continues this weekend at The OKC Fairgrounds. The 38th annual show features experts in...
Marni Jameson: Want to love your yard? Make a plan, part 1
The mud started it. Our three dogs kept tracking it in from the yard. The yard was muddy because the lawn wouldn’t grow. The...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 18, 2020
Rtizway Construction & Design Group: 417 S Meridian Ave., hotel-motel, erect, $3,800,000. SGA Design Group: 10600 W Highway...
Julia Laughlin: Coming soon, 'Gardening 101 Workshop'
If you have ever dreamed of being a Master Gardener but could not find the time to attend the annual fall training program and...
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Group adds four homebuilders to Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Home Builders Association has added four builders to its Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame: J.W. Mashburn, of Oklahoma...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 18, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $34 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 18, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a one-owner, Dallas-style home on a corner lot in Edmond's Olde Town Villas addition. The...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Jan. 18, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
How to shoot photos of your home like a pro
Whether you're showcasing your home for a short-term or long-term rental, a sublet, new roommates or to sell it, great photos...
Oklahoma County jail employees to get $3,000 pay raise
All Oklahoma County jail employees will receive a $3,000-a-year pay raise, according to the sheriff's office. Employees were...
Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer addressed questions from readers Friday morning.
Martinez-Brooks to seek council seat
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, who serves as a volunteer on several city boards and as interim diversity officer at Oklahoma City...
Murder defendant denies planning fatal drug robbery
A murder defendant who took the witness stand Thursday told a jury he did not plan a drug robbery that claimed the life of a...
Oklahoma lawmakers seek to ban cannabis billboards
Some GOP state legislators want to ban billboards advertising medical marijuana, prevent future dispensaries from being located...
Raising the civic IQ: Elected municipal officers invited back to campus
Civics lessons for elected city officers and those thinking about running for office begin Saturday at Oklahoma City University...
Martinez-Brooks to seek Ward 3 city council seat in Oklahoma City
Current Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee is retiring when his term ends in 2021.
Court papers detail claims in dustup between public relations firms
Social welfare organizations may keep their donors' identities a secret.
Barry Stone, Get flashing right on tile roofing
DEAR BARRY: My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture gets into the house, but at the edges of the roof I’ve seen...
Concert review: OKC Philharmonic's 'Minimalism' had whimsy and fanfare
Saturday’s riveting Oklahoma City Philharmonic concert, "Minimalism in a New World," celebrated trailblazing American composers...
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Recent reforms lead over 30% decrease in average inmate population at Oklahoma County jail
The average number of inmates at the Oklahoma County jail has decreased by over 30%, which community leaders attribute to new...
Co-defendant testifies at OKC murder trial
A man who admitted pulling the trigger during a fatal drug robbery told a jury Wednesday he didn't mean to kill the son of a...
Legislator pushes bills to help homeless youth in Oklahoma City
An Oklahoma legislator is working with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to slash red tape that can prevent...
Avana Apartments sale sets record for downtown OKC
A new record sale price has been set for downtown rental properties with the recent purchase of the Avana Arts Apartments....
Raising the civic IQ: Elected city leaders invited back to campus
A partnership of the Oklahoma Municipal League and Oklahoma City University offers a "Learn to Govern" certificate.
Police-scanner watchdog Robert Moose dies
Robert Moose was a man in the know. Whether that was following news from around the world, relaying information about severe...
Trial begins about slaying tied to pot sale
The son of a former county sheriff was unaware of the "death trap" that awaited him and his best friend when they drove four...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Anadarko Anadarko High School class of 1960: Looking for classmates for a 60th reunion June 19-20. For more information, email...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month,...
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Putnam City School Museum to honor four with Lifetime Service awards
Four longtime volunteers will be honored as the 2020 recipients of Lifetime Service Awards presented by the Putnam City Schools...
Former OKC elementary to be converted to a film studio
A former elementary school in far east Oklahoma City may find itself at the center of a pivot in the film and television...
I-235 closure planned for weekend of Jan. 24
Interstate 235 will be closed to through traffic at the Interstate 44 interchange during the weekend of Jan. 24, state...
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OKC school district reports progress, unease from consolidation plan
Tremors from a massive shake-up in Oklahoma City Public Schools are still rumbling one full semester since district...
OnCue set for site of former Founders Bank in OKC
OnCue is set to build a new station on the block that was once home to the midcentury landmark Founders Bank building. The...
Horn introduces bill to rename downtown post office for Clara Luper
Led by Rep. Kendra Horn, Oklahoma members of the U.S. House on Tuesday sponsored legislation to rename the downtown Oklahoma...
'They want them gone': Norman parents complain of school devices
NORMAN — Dozens of Norman parents said they were unhappy with technology use in the city's public school district, with fears...
OKC police: Customer attacks manicurists for speaking Vietnamese
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An angry Oklahoma City woman is accused of slapping a nail salon worker and punching and threatening...
Two injured in school bus accident in SE OKC
Two students suffered minor injuries Tuesday when their school bus got into an accident with a concrete truck in southeast...
You can get a free Popeyes chicken sandwich through DoorDash this week
Popeyes and the delivery service are celebrating their new partnership with the deal.
Downtown to grow out, not up, in next decade
A couple of weeks ago I looked back at the last decade, and it was astounding to put together just a glimpse of all the...
Harding Charter Prep hosts open house for prospective students
Harding Charter Preparatory High School will host its second Prospective Student/Family Open House at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 in the...
OKC man who killed nephew in 'heat of passion' gets 7 years
A man who admitted fatally shooting his nephew during an argument pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to seven...
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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt on quest to read book to every local elementary
Mayor David Holt is on a quest. With a book in hand, he hopes to read to children at every elementary school in Oklahoma City...
Pot petitions face pushback from medical marijuana advocates
Two initiative petitions to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma have divided the state’s burgeoning medical marijuana...
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Creative message: Story of slain, beatified priest is told in book and puppet format
Dressed in a white robe and his colorful Guatemalan stole, Blessed Stanley Rother spoke to a group of metro area children....
Sheriff's deputy announces campaign for Oklahoma County sheriff
Sheriff’s office deputy Mike McCully announced last week he intends to run for Oklahoma County sheriff. McCully, 63, stationed...
OKC civic life for Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
They said it "I'll bet you never thought you'd see me humbled enough to cry." — Longtime Oklahoma City Councilwoman and...
20-40-60 Etiquette: How to juggle time when visiting family during the holidays
QUESTION: We ran around during the holidays to all of the relatives’ houses for gift exchanges and Christmas cheer. We had to...
Northwest hospitality: Two faded Northwest Expressway hotels get a fresh start
Two Northwest Expressway hotels, once top destinations for both visitors and locals, are being brought back to life under new...
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Stitt wants state schools superintendent to be appointed, not elected
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants Oklahoma's state schools chief to be appointed, a move that would give the governor more control over...
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At town hall, Horn disputes claims that colleagues sympathized with dead Iranian general
BETHANY — U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn said Saturday that a Democratic resolution to check President Donald Trump’s military actions...
Oklahoma program offers rescue for horses, other equine
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — When Ken Friend learned a job transfer meant moving his family to California from the small farm they’d...
Richard Mize: On tap, homebuilding stats for 2019
For bar betting and general purposes, here are some major year-end homebuilding stats for the metro area, compiled by Dharma...
What to do in Oklahoma on Jan. 11, 2020: See Carpenter Square Theatre's production of 'The Mystery of Love and Sex'
Performances continue through Feb. 1.
Oklahoma gardening calendar for Jan. 11, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Here's what millennials are looking for as homebuyers
They're here. For years, real estate agents and builders eagerly anticipated the entrance of millennials into the housing...
Find inspiration for outside inside at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show
Nothing like a splash of life inside helps for coping with the dead of winter outside, even during a mild season like this...
Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
CBRE reports these real estate transactions: • Choctaw Real Estate Holdings LLC paid $900,000 to Merle and Suzanne Medcalf for...
Architects in Arabia: Oklahoma City planner leads school accreditation team
Henceforth, I shall call her Lisa, Architect of Arabia, and surely she will grimace. Just as surely, Lisa Chronister,...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
Oklahoma locations added to the National Register The Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District, four sites in Oklahoma City,...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 11, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a modern farmhouse design in east Edmond. The 2,545-square-foot home at 7608 Sunset Sail Ave. has...
Rodd Moesel: Focus on 2020 garden planning, enjoy house plants
The new year is well under way, but it still is several weeks early to start planting our cool-season vegetables. This is a...
Marni Jameson: And the color of the year is … confusing
In announcing Classic Blue the Color of the Year for 2020, Pantone Color Institute, a leading authority on color trends,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
Key Construction Co. LLC: 8400 N Oklahoma Ave., restaurant, erect, $9,500,000. Callaway Architecture: 2201 NW 138, retail...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 11, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $30 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo continues this weekend at Cox Convention Center
If you can't wait until next weekend for a home show, the Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo continues Saturday and Sunday at Cox...
The United States of Oklahoma podcast: Best of 2019
The United States of Oklahoma podcast host Josh Dulaney looks back at some of 2019’s highlights on the show. Great stories,...
Four more flu-related deaths reported in Oklahoma
The most recent flu report shows four more Oklahomans have died from flu-related illness and more than 180 others were...
Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
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Let the Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo put spring in your step
This could spring you from the post-holiday winter blahs. The Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo starts Friday and continues...
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Woman pleads guilty to spray-painting racist graffiti
NORMAN — A woman pleaded guilty Thursday to spray-painting racist graffiti, telling a judge her actions were "out of...
Metro-area residents needed for Oklahoma City's housing market and affordability survey
Oklahoma City is asking metro residents to fill out a housing market and affordability survey to help city planners identify...
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Man wounded in mall shooting jailed for not completing rehab stay
NORMAN — A man shot twice inside a Penn Square Mall shoe store last month was jailed Wednesday for violating a court order....
Home for the holidays, celebrity chef holds pop-up at ChickNBeer
Danny Bowien cooks while home for the holidays, Rococo announces a pair of special events, The Railyard continues to add dining...
Video: Trapped horse gets help from Oklahoma City firefighters
Oklahoma City firefighters helped rescue a horse that was trapped after falling into an old water well enclosure Thursday...
What to do in Oklahoma on Jan. 9, 2020: Check out opening reception for Tulsa artist Whitney Forsyth's exhibit 'Re-New' at Artspace at Untitled
"Re-New," which will be on view through Feb. 29, features a series of mandalas. The mandala is a symbol of wholeness that is...
Ex-Thunder player Enes Kanter planning charter school in OKC
Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Enes Kanter intends to open a charter school in the metro area. Kanter, who now plays for...
Efforts underway to reform Oklahoma County drug court
On a recent Monday morning, roughly 30 drug court participants filed into Oklahoma County Judge Kenneth Stoner’s courtroom. To...
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Embattled Oklahoma County district judge criticized again
Two appellate judges sharply criticized an Oklahoma County district judge Wednesday for not taking herself off criminal cases...
Downtown Oklahoma City hotel opens, finally
After six years of delays prompted by a change in the location of the city's future convention center, the Fairfield Inn and...
Oklahoma couple accused in home repair scheme facing 10 felony counts
A husband and wife are accused of cheating 10 people out of more than $300,000 in a home repair fraud and embezzlement scheme....
Boeing OKC gets new landlord
An investor group from California has bought more than 30 acres and three buildings used by The Boeing Company near Tinker Air...
Free tai chi course offered for seniors, adults with disabilities
BETHANY — Daily Living Centers of Oklahoma will host a free eight-week tai chi course for adults with disabilities and seniors....
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month,...
Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma to host 2020 Self-Advocacy Workshop Series
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma will host the upcoming 2020 Self-Advocacy Workshop Series titled #ADULTING....
Deadline to sponsor 2020 Miss Mustang and Teen Pageant nears
MUSTANG — The deadline to sponsor the 2020 Miss Mustang and Teen Pageant is 6 p.m. Friday. The pageant will be at 6 p.m. Jan....
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Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Anadarko Anadarko High School class of 1960: Looking for classmates for a 60th reunion June 19-20. For more information, email...
Partnerships and collaboration are key to saving animal lives
Looking back on the last decade of animal welfare in Oklahoma City, one thing that clearly stands out is that partnerships and...
Canadian County Democrats to hear Medicaid expansion update Monday
YUKON — Canadian County Democrats will host a meeting about State Question 802 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Yukon Police...
Cleveland County 4-H Trailblazers Horse Club invites 4-H member to annual horse competition
NORMAN — The Cleveland County 4-H Trailblazers Horse Club is inviting fellow Oklahoma 4-H members to compete at the annual...
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Holtzclaw asks U.S. Supreme Court to review convictions
Former Oklahoma City Police officer Daniel Holtzclaw has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review his state convictions of sex...
Councilman James Greiner won't seek re-election in 2021
James Greiner says he will not seek election to a third term on the Oklahoma City Council. Greiner, 38, has represented...
OKC family attacked in Mexico identified
A family from Oklahoma City attacked in Mexico, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old boy, was identified Tuesday afternoon....
Council OKs zoning to fight 'food desert'
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday approved "food desert" zoning to combat poor health outcomes in northeast Oklahoma City....
Oklahoma Democratic Party hires executive director
OKLAHOMA CITY State Democrats select executive director The Oklahoma Democratic Party announced Tuesday the hiring of Scott...
OKC man who pleads no contest to rape charges sentenced to 380 years
An Oklahoma City man accused of raping two women and trying to kidnap three others has been sentenced to nearly 400 years in...
'I just get a little chill thinking about it': Thunder uniforms honor bombing victims, educate new generation
Ryan Whicher is ecstatic the Thunder-Rockets game will be nationally televised Thursday night. It’s not because he lives in...
Design committee efforts result in history saved, restored
Looking back, Tim Johnson was right. Appearing before an agitated Downtown Design Review Committee a few years back, Johnson...
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Accused mall shooter released from jail after family posts bond
Accused Penn Square Mall shooter Elizha Sanders is out of jail after his family posted bail, Sanders' attorney told The...
New OKC turnpike opening Thursday
Commercial warehouses and distribution centers in southwest Oklahoma City are scheduled to get a huge boost Thursday with the...
Oklahoma County jail to get extended commissary service, new staff meal plans
Starting in March, inmates at the Oklahoma County jail will see increased days of commissary service, and jail employees will...
Man who blamed wife for military discharge to spend rest of his life in prison for killing
A man who claimed government agents and others were in control of his body when he fatally shot his wife in the head and face...
Greiner to step down from Oklahoma City Council seat in 2021
James Greiner first won election in 2013 and is in his second four-year term.
Police still looking for suspect in OKC child abduction case
A late-Sunday Amber Alert ended with the safe return of a child, but police say the suspect is still at large. An argument...
Man shot by woman in downtown Oklahoma City domestic incident, police say
A woman shot a man who was a passenger in her car in Downtown on Monday morning. Oklahoma City Police said they got a call of...
20-40-60 Etiquete: Where do you put soup spoon after use?
QUESTION: Is it impolite to leave your spoon in a bowl or cup after you are finished eating? CALLIE’S ANSWER: When you are...
Metro Jewish community looks at security
In the wake of a spate of deadly anti-Semitic attacks across the country, leaders of five metro Jewish organizations recently...
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OKC civic life for Monday, Jan. 6, 2020
Council OKs wage hikes City employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees...
Public school reopenings vary across Oklahoma City metro area
Winter break is over, or about to be so, for public schools in the Oklahoma City metro area, as students and staff return after...
Oklahoma still well above earthquake average
Earthquakes magnitude 3.0 and greater have dropped for the fourth straight year in Oklahoma. There were 62 such quakes in...
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Sunday Morning: Jan. 5, 2020; Helen Ford Wallace
OMRF’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Party: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation President Dr. Stephen Prescott and his wife Susan Prescott...
'The reality is it could happen anywhere': Faith leaders discuss safety in houses of worship
A metro area security professional said the odds are good that some Oklahomans are toting firearms along with their holy books...
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Horn, Trump approval varies by gender, while Sanders has big edge with young voters, poll shows
Support for U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn and her vote to impeach President Donald Trump is much stronger among women, while attitudes...
Firefighters respond to multiple fires across metro area Friday
The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to multiple fires across the metro area Friday.Around 2:43 p.m. in the 4400 block...
Fire on roof of Oklahoma City mall, no injuries reported
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Saturday morning fire on the roof of a northwest Oklahoma City mall was extinguished with no injuries,...
Richard Mize: To times gone by, Taking a look back at the last half of 2019
Denise Patterson was 2019 president of Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, which had a female president for the first...
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Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 4, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a contemporary-French style home with walls of windows and views of lush gardens on 0.6 acre in...
How to enhance the value of a house with art
Everyone has an opinion about what clinched the deal. For Christine Neptune, a collector and co-owner of Gallery Neptune &...
This year's top 10 U.S. home sales totaled $1.1 billion
Last year saw weak annual gains in luxury home prices, new tax proposals on million-dollar properties, and restrictions for...
Marni Jameson: Cure for holiday hangover: Own less, live more
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough — enough buying and spending, getting and giving, eating and, well, consuming in...
Barry Stone: Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?
DEAR BARRY: When we bought our house, the home inspector said the heating ducts might be insulated with asbestos. He...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $40 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Paul Bianchina: About insulation for a dryer vent
Q: I am running my dryer vent through my unconditioned crawl space and out the adjacent wall. I am using smooth rigid pipe and...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
Lusardi Construction: 1121 E Memorial Road, automotive sales, remodel, $1,200,000. No name provided: 7001 NW 150, storage,...
New Year’s resolutions for the gardener in you
The winter months make it difficult to do much outside, but this is a great time to think about making resolutions for your...
Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Jan. 4, 2020
Price Edwards & Co. reports these real estate transactions: • Prism Hair Salon leased 1,250 square feet of retail space in...
OKC Central live chat recap: Housing, sidewalk construction continues downtown
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded questions from readers during this week's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Driver arrested in death of 21-year-old Edmond woman in New Year's crash; left 5-mile trail of damage
A Tulsa woman was arrested on New Year’s Day after allegedly crashing her car into another woman’s vehicle and killing her.
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Moore police officer charged in fatal crash
NORMAN — A Moore police officer was charged Thursday with first-degree manslaughter after an investigation determined he was...
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Rally at Oklahoma County jail protests conditions, policies
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Oklahoma County jail Wednesday evening to rally against conditions for inmates, treatment...
OKC firefighter placed on adminstrative leave after arrest
OKLAHOMA CITY OKC firefighter on administrative leave after arrest A veteran Oklahoma City firefighter has been placed on...
OKC firefighter arrested on DUI, traffic charges
OKC firefighter arrested on DUI, traffic charges
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month,...
Forensic anthropologist to discuss 'Lost and Found: Bones in Oklahoma'
Forensic anthropologist Angela Berg will discuss "Lost and Found: Bones in Oklahoma" during the upcoming meeting of the...
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Genealogy group to hear speaker on dolls
The Oklahoma Home and Community Education Genealogy group will host a presentation on dolls at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 15 in the third...
Parents group to hear speaker on health insurance, substance use disorder
The Oklahoma City chapter of Parents Helping Parents will host a speaker on health insurance during its upcoming meeting from...
Sunbeam Family Services brings toys to more than 100 families
In partnership with the community, Sunbeam’s Season of Joy event celebrated 105 families this holiday season by providing them...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Midwest City Carl Albert High School class of 1970: Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion. For more information, email...
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers interactive activities for kids
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will be offering Kids Take Over the Cowboy events from 10 a.m. to noon the...
Achievers
Three Harding Charter Preparatory High School students recently were chosen to be on the North Central Honor Orchestra. Poojita...
Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of anniversary...
Local fare took centerstage for diners in 2010s
Depending on your view of time measurement, today is either the beginning of a new decade or the first day in the last year of...
Top 10 most-read Oklahoman.com articles in 2019
Can you believe 2019 is over and done with? While taking a look at The Oklahoman's most-read articles of the year, it's clear...
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Winter Thunderland: OKC players help out snow tubers at ballpark
Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helps a rider get started down a slope next to Darius Bazley, left, during...
Recap: Why the Oklahoma County Jail Trust didn't take over the jail Jan. 1
For the last few months, Jan. 1 was a date that brought along feelings of stress for some Oklahoma County officials and...
Decade marks transformation downtown
The past decade for downtown Oklahoma City has been one of rapid transformation, disruption, loss and triumph. Ten years ago,...
Downtown OKC ready to ring in 2020 with Opening Night New Year's Eve celebration
The long-running family-friendly downtown New Year’s Eve event is set for 7 p.m. to midnight Tuesday at Bicentennial Park and...
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks his three 32-point performances
TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exhaled for dramatic effect before ranking his three 32-point performances. “This one might...
Grand Opening: Arts Council Oklahoma City ready to ring in 2020 with Opening Night New Year's Eve celebration
The large, light-wrapped ball has been liberated from storage, the celebratory fireworks show has been devised, and a race...
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Bowien returns for hometown event
The Oklahoman's Food Dude, Dave Cathey, has the latest from the 405 diningscape.
20-40-60 Etiquette: Is invite a vow to gift something on list?
QUESTION: We are invited to a spring wedding and the bride has registered her choice of gifts at several local stores. Are we...
After record cash infusion, $14M sought for governor's economic development fund
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce seeks additional money for an economic development fund dedicated to attracting businesses...
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Robotics, speeches and livestock: State's 4-H program expands offerings while "core values" stay the same
On a recent windy Monday night, tucked into the library of Mayfield Middle School at 1600 N Purdue, Mia Mitchell wore a gray,...
OKC civic life for Monday, Dec. 30, 2019
Marijuana taxes show gains Sales taxes on products sold at medical marijuana dispensaries in Oklahoma City grew throughout...
'Moment they will never forget': Dads reconnect with daughters for holiday social
A little girl in a red and white dress made her way through a hallway filled with metallic-colored streamers. After walking the...
Sunday Morning: Dec. 29, 2019; Helen Ford Wallace
The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City Event: Continuing the holiday tradition with the 74th annual Bachelors Club Ball were the...
Adam Wilmoth: CEO carousel continues to turn
It's the time of year when we often hear about coaching carousels, with many college and pro football coaches finding...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 28, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $31 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Barry Stone: Seller believes home inspections are unfair
DEAR BARRY: As a homebuyer, I can appreciate the obvious benefits of a home inspection. As a seller, however, there is...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 28, 2019
A.C. Owen Construction: 8100 N Interstate 35 Service Road, office-warehouse, erect, $3,000,000. A.C. Owen Construction: 8100 N...
Oklahoma garden calendar for Dec. 28, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Housing highs and lows: Taking a look back at first half of 2019
For metro-area homebuilders, 4,854 was so 2018. They zoomed past last year's total number of starts in November, enough new...
Marni Jameson: Lessons learned from 2019 part 2
Last week, as we looked back at our first six months of 2019, we talked about inspiration, love, archaeology, blended families,...
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Paul Bianchina: Understanding insulation
This time of year, there’s understandably a lot of interest in keeping our homes warmer and more energy efficient, and of...
Moesel: Now's the time to look back and set goals for your garden
We have made it to the final weekend of 2019, and our attentions are torn between a look back at this year and looking ahead to...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 28, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a new Craftsman-style home with a contemporary interior and open floor plan on 0.30 acre northeast...
Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Dec. 28, 2019
ENID Oklahoma Realtor completes national program Lisa Weaver of Enid, 2019 president of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors,...
OKC Central live chat recap: Wheeler set to add school, brewery, more
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded questions from readers during this week's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
FBI seeking information from an armed bank robbery in Oklahoma City
Law enforcement authorities are searching for a man who robbed a bank in Oklahoma City Friday.The FBI said a man wearing black...
Preview: Opening Night 2020 brings New Year's Eve entertainment to downtown OKC
Produced by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, the family-friendly downtown New Year’s Eve celebration is set for 7 p.m. to...
Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
Read the recap of Dec. 27's OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
OKC's Opening Night to ring in 2020 with assorted entertainment
A year ago, Joe Coover rang in 2019 with the best start any performer could hope for: Multiple packed houses. "We had so many...
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Metro Tech moving, expanding downtown campus
Metro Technology Center has moved its downtown campus from BancFirst, which is undergoing a renovation, to Corporate Tower,...
Walcourt renovations include new roof
The historic Walcourt Building just east of downtown has a new roof for the first time in at least a half century as...
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Former DOC administrator Greg Williams to bring new mindset to Oklahoma County jail
Before Greg Williams became one of Oklahoma’s well-known prison administrators, he was almost a biochemist. Williams moved...
Coffee shop's homelessness to end soon
"Joe's Addiction has become a place where people who have lost their family have found a new one." — Jamie Zumwalt in "Beloved...
Man killed, woman hurt in police shooting in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two Oklahoma City police officers opened fire on a gun wielding man, killing him, after a two-hour...
The Oklahoman wants to share your news, celebrate achievements
To have your metro-area community events and news considered for publication, please send details and contact information to...
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic holds annual toy giveaway
The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic recently hosted its annual Warm and Fuzzy Toy Wonderland benefiting families in need this...
Group raises funds for Alzheimer's research, help for families
The Alliance of Women for Alzheimer's Research and Education (AWARE) held their eighth annual fundraising luncheon in November...
Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Midwest City Carl Albert High School class of 1970: Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion. For more information, email...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month,...
Lighthouse fitness complex renovation launched by new owners
The former Oklahoma City Tennis Center facing Lake Hefner, now known as Lighthouse Sports & Fitness Center, is set to...
Northwest Classen graduate returns to teach immigrant students
For Johnny Charqueño, the road has always led back to Northwest Classen High School. A member of the school's class of 1999,...
Bank offers cardholders free admission to museums
Bank of America is gifting access to the arts through its Museums on Us program, which will offer an opportunity for...
Red Andrews Dinner delivers goodwill toward all
Once again, local residents unable to provide Christmas for their family and those who'd like to volunteer to help them can...
Officer-involved shooting reported in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near NE 23 and Martin Luther King Ave., according to the...
Why Oklahoma City as 'The Big Friendly' lacks a friendly embrace
While grabbing a quick breakfast Monday, I had a chance to overhear a familiar comment made by a customer while ordering. She...
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Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren makes first Oklahoma campaign stop
Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren returned to Oklahoma on Sunday for her first campaign stop in the state that played a...
Christmas in 2019: Is that Santa Claus or just my delivery driver?
Imagine the traditional Santa Claus — red suit and hat, long white beard, bulging belly, sleigh and reindeer. Now forget that....
OKC civic life for Monday, Dec. 23, 2019
City revenue outlook darkens Oklahoma City may be seeing the first indications that oil-field reductions are negatively...
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Beginning of Hanukkah celebrated with ceremony in Oklahoma City's Bricktown
A giant menorah lit up the night during a communitywide gathering Sunday to celebrate Hanukkah in Oklahoma City. The seventh...
Warren, back in Oklahoma, sees tribal leaders in private
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Returning to the state where she was born, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren met...
Memorial remembers homeless who died during past 12 months
Jennifer Cobb remembered holding the hand of her friend as the sick woman's life ebbed away at a local homeless shelter. Cobb...
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Sunday Morning: Dec. 22, 2019; Helen Ford Wallace
’TIS THE SEASON Party: Julee Coyle, Linda James and Marsha See were hostesses for their annual holiday party in the See home....
Life returning to OKC's first high rise
Restoration of the Pioneer Building, the city’s first high-rise, is complete, and life is set to return with tenants to include...
Millwood finding more African American teachers with emergency certification
Emergency certifications are a symptom of Oklahoma’s teacher shortage, but they’ve become a key way for a predominantly black...
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OKC Central blog: Good still overcomes tragedy and fear
A decade has passed since I first met restaurateur Shaun Fiaconne. He quickly won the trust of the late Paseo visionary John...
Barry Stone: Seller adamant about firewall requirements
DEAR BARRY: My house was built in 1955, before firewalls were required in garages. The people who are buying it have asked me...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 21, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a well-maintained home with a flexible floor plan in Edmond's wooded Belmont Farms neighborhood....
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $66 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
Turner Construction Co.: 3501 SW 15, business, remodel, $4,500,000. OKC Rockwell Apartments: 7400 N Rockwell Ave., apartment,...
Paul Bianchina: Cool tools for Yuletide
For the avid do-it-yourselfer on your holiday shopping list, here’s a selection of some interesting tools and other products...
Marni Jameson: Lessons learned from 2019 part 1
In keeping with tradition, at the end of every year, I look back on columns I’ve written, the roads we’ve traveled on the way...
Lights, camera, action! Do holiday movie classics inspire Christmas decorating?
Who doesn't love Christmas lights, especially a sparkly setup big enough to drive a sleigh through, laughing all the way?...
Richard Mize: Let memories flood my soul for Christmas
Christmastime is for reminiscing, and with all the plumbing pandalerium, appliance ado, and general alarums and excursions at...
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity frames 1,000th house
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with Maxwell Supply of Oklahoma City, framed the nonprofit’s 1,000th...
Edmond Realtors install officers, present awards
EDMOND — The Edmond Board of Realtors installed officers and presented awards at its recent inaugural banquet. Jilian Gardner,...
Laughlin: The lore of holiday plants
Many of the plants that we associate with holiday celebrations have interesting histories and legends behind them. Have you...
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Penn Square Mall shooting suspect was local basketball standout
A man arrested overnight in Thursday's shooting at Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City played a prominent role on the Douglass...
Richard Mize: OKC food insecurity is about more than stores
Food insecurity in northeast Oklahoma City, ZIP Code 73111 specifically, is nothing new, of course, Ward 7 City Councilwoman...
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Community still awaits Uptown grocery
A planned Uptown Grocery Co. in northeast Oklahoma City has yet to open, nearly a month after owners hoped the store would be...
Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Dec. 21, 2019
Price Edwards & Co. reports these real estate transactions: • Marc Najjar paid Greenoak LLC $620,000 for a...
Thunder GM Sam Presti's leadership program connecting with students
SPENCER — Twenty high school students sat before Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti on Friday. Not all of them...
OKC Central live chat recap with Steve Lackmeyer: John Rex, downtown development and more
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded questions from readers during this week's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Oklahoma City communities working hard to fight back against package thieves
As holiday crunch time nears, packages and gifts continue to disappear. It's the last days before Christmas and millions across...
Cost warrants no longer mean a jail stay in Oklahoma County
Individuals who only have cost warrants no longer have to spend any time in a cell at the Oklahoma County jail after a new...
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OKC police release 911 calls from Penn Square shooting
Police on Friday released audio recordings of 911 calls received after a person was shot Thursday at Penn Square Mall in...
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Arrest made in Penn Square Mall shooting
Oklahoma City police have made an arrest following Thursday's shooting at Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City.
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Proceedings resume for man accused of fatally shooting parents
Criminal proceedings will resume for a 20-year-old accused of killing his parents, a judge ruled this week. Eli Walker faces...
Warren to meet privately with tribal leaders
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., will meet privately with tribal leaders this weekend during her first trip to her home state of...
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Plans progressing for Thunder Alley
Revised development plans for a proposed Thunder Alley south of the Chesapeake Energy Arena are being submitted to the Downtown...
OKC apartments set to join hotel as next addition to Classen Curve
The long envisioned addition of housing into the Classen Curve is set to start in 2020 with construction of a 325-unit,...
Holiday travel ramps up at Will Rogers World Airport
A special visitor greeted Mardi LaRose as she waited to board a flight to visit her grandparents in Sacramento for the...
OKC Thunder, Dodgers reward STEM education
Two Oklahoma City sports franchises are seeking to impact area classrooms. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma City Dodgers...
Bricktown developer Doc Blue dead at 88
Bricktown has lost another one of its colorful pioneering developers with the passing of French “Doc Blue” Hickman. Hickman was...
#ThrowbackThursday: 1934 seasonal shoppers fill downtown OKC
We are running a #ThrowbackThursday image each week, showcasing Oklahoma’s history. Be sure to follow us on Twitter...
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Oklahoma County voters to decide on Sunday liquor sales
Oklahoma County residents can vote March 3 on whether to allow liquor stores in the county to operate on Sundays. County...
Oklahoma City Council sets March 3 election on parks initiative
Oklahoma City voters will decide March 3 whether to increase the sales tax by one-eighth of a cent with proceeds dedicated to...
Downtown OKC's Myriad Gardens planning winter solstice activities
Entertainment on Saturday will include live music from the Christian Pearson Trio and amazing feats from Hooplahoma and her Cyr...
Painting event kicks off round-up technology to benefit Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House
A Ronald McDonald House Pop-Up Paint Party recently celebrated a new technology that allows McDonald's customers to round up...
Online enrollment open for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Online enrollment is available for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)....
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare asks community to consider a new pet during the holidays
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare kicked off its annual Hounds for the Holidays and Feline Navidad events this month. These annual...
Tony Reyes Child Development Center receives five-year accreditation from national agency
The Tony Reyes Child Development Center in Oklahoma City has achieved a new five-year term of accreditation by the National...
Science Museum Oklahoma transforms for holidays, offers fun activities
Science Museum Oklahoma is getting into the holiday spirit this month, transforming the museum into Santa’s science lab on...
Report: OKC top 10 most cyber-secure city
OKC ranks Top 10 most cyber-secure city Oklahoma City is one of the most secure U.S. cities for cybersecurity risks, according...
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Dog park and bar planned for Oklahoma River front
Bar K, part dog park, bar, restaurant and event space is set to be the first commercial anchor for the Boathouse District along...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Midwest City Carl Albert High School class of 1970: Looking for classmates for a 50th reunion. For more information, email...
The Oklahoman wants to share your news, celebrate achievements
To have your metro-area community events and news considered for publication, please send details and contact information to...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month,...
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Records show employee loss exaggerated at Oklahoma County jail
The number of Oklahoma County jail employees who have left their jobs because of management uncertainty seems to have been...
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Gov. Kevin Stitt asks tribes to sign gaming compact extension
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says all class III slot machines will be illegal on Jan. 1, 2020 in Oklahoma if an extension of the...
Elizabeth Warren to hold OKC town hall Sunday
The Democratic presidential contender will return to her alma mater.
Proposed by former Councilman Ed Shadid, the measure would dedicate funds to park programs and improvements
If approved by voters, the fund dedicated to parks would increase the parks and recreation budget by a third or more.
Boeing grants $45,000 to support concurrent enrollment
The Boeing Co. has continued its support of concurrent enrollment programs at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City with a...
New downtown campus opens at UCO
UCO opens new downtown campus The University of Central Oklahoma has opened its new downtown Oklahoma City branch. UCO at Santa...
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MAPS 4 to fill gaps along the Oklahoma River
The Oklahoma River, now 20 years into a transformation from being a drainage channel and eyesore, is set to undergo even more...
Lincoln Square developer makes pitch to partner on Jewel Theatre revival with owner
Three groups Monday indicated they are interested in teaming up with the owner of the city’s last surviving black movie theater...
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Remembering 'cherished lives': Second 'Homeless Person's Memorial Service' is planned
The reasons people experience homelessness are often complex. Some lose their jobs and have no savings or support network to...
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OKC Catholic archdiocese adds name to list of credibly accused priests
A priest from India who served briefly in Oklahoma City in 2001 as been added to the list of priests who have had...
MORE: Brown Bag bidding adieu; Magic Noodle expanding to Asian District
The Food Dude shares gift ideas for the foodie on your gift list plus news from the 405 diningscape.
Toddler killed by gunshots fired into Oklahoma City home
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Bullets were fired into an Oklahoma City home early Monday, killing a 2-year-old girl and wounding her...
The Archivist: Remember the poor apostrophe during the holidays
Who knew? There is grammar intrigue at Christmastime! In her article titled "Use 's With Your Season's Greetings" published in...
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OKC Civic Life for Monday, Dec. 16, 2019
Initiative signatures verified Signatures have been verified on an initiative petition proposing an eighth-cent sales tax...
20-40-60 Etiquette: Looking for an appropriate gift for a new date
QUESTION: I had my first date with a new woman on Dec. 5. We have plans to go out several more times this month. Since “tis the...
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First National rebuild begins: Apartments, hotel rooms, restaurants, retail and more are planned for the historic structure
More than two years of demolition at First National Center is wrapping up, and construction is well underway with two completed...
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MAPS rewind: A vote for neighborhoods
MAPS 4's focus on residents' daily lives was a winning strategy in last week's election. "MAPS 4 struck at the heart of what...
Trump supporters more likely to avoid gluten, study from OSU researcher says
An Oklahoma State University professor recently examined the politics of gluten and found President Donald Trump’s supporters...
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Sunday morning: Dec. 15, 2019; Helen Ford Wallace
COCKTAILS & CANDY Party: Amy Bankhead and Elyse Hatcher celebrated the holiday season at the Oklahoma City Golf &...
Outdoors: Christmas comes early for Oklahoma City birders
Nathan Kuhnert spent Friday night poring over his field guides and listening to audio recordings of birds in preparation for...
Paul Bianchina: Best to rectify those missing permits before selling
Q: I have made the mistake of changing the plumbing in my kitchen without a permit. We used "cheap" carpenters who assured us...
Barry Stone: Confusion over asbestos ceiling disclosure
DEAR BARRY: My house was built in 1970 and was remodeled about five years ago. To avoid removing the old "cottage cheese"...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 14, 2019
Park Avenue Estates LP: 125 S Czech Hall Road, apartment, erect, $10,295,875. Willoughby Ridley LLC: 715 NW 64, storage, erect,...
Marni Jameson: How to decorate the blended tree
He wants a real tree. She wants fake. She likes white lights. He wants colored. She wants her carved wood folk ornaments. He...
Oklahoma City developer P.B. Odom III's trees are gifts that keep on living the whole year round
Only God can make a tree, and Old St. Nick can inspire a Christmas tree, but P.B. Odom III gets credit this time of year for...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar for Dec. 14, 2019
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Moesel: Poinsettias are more colorful than ever
Christmas grows ever closer and you still have time to gift or decorate with poinsettias, evergreen wreaths, boughs, swags,...
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Mize: Oklahoma City symposium explores food insecurity in 73111
Let's put food insecurity in perspective, and in everyday terms. It's from a video narrated by the sonorous George Takei,...
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OKC Central live chat recap: Farmers market leads discussion
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer fielded questions from readers during this week's OKC Central Live Chat. You can join Steve...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 14, 2019
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $47 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Central Oklahoma Habitat appoints Booze, starts 1,000th home
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, which starts work Saturday on its 1,000th home, has appointed Todd Booze, co-founder and...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 14, 2019
The Listing of the Week is a remodeled late-1970s contemporary in Quail Creek — with a new heated pool and spa — made for...
Homes by Taber opens addition
EDMOND — Homes by Taber has opened the Highgarden addition of single-family homes, and debuted a new model home. Highgarden,...
Mize: Oklahoma City-area Realtors give our friend Judy Lindsay posthumous honor
The Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors posthumously named Judy Lindsay as its Realtor of the Year. Count me among the...
Metro OKC to get third At Home store
At Home will be quite at home at the Plaza at Quail Springs, smack in the heart of the Memorial Road retail corridor, itself...