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Oklahoma Politics & Voting: Early voting is underway for the Aug. 25 primary runoffs, with Oklahomans choosing party nominees for governor, state superintendent, and U.S. Senate, plus two state questions on school funding formula changes and stricter voter ID proof rules. Education & Food Security: Lawmakers are pushing back after Oklahoma ended a federal program that funded third meals for students in extended-hour programs, warning kids could go hungry while the state points to USDA guidance and offers other meal options. Local Community & Health Careers: Tulsa Union High School students are turning donated medical equipment into hands-on learning kits for younger students, building a pipeline of health-care career exposure from elementary through high school. Native Culture & Training: Cherokee Nation and Rogers State signed a clinical training MOU expanding placements for nursing, behavioral health, and allied health students across northeastern Oklahoma. Civic Pride & History: Oklahoma City marked 68 years since the 1958 Katz Drug Store sit-ins with Freedom Fiesta events celebrating Clara Luper’s legacy. Sports & Community Spotlight: Men of Color Expo at OCCC honored Byron Dickens as Educator of the Year for mentoring Black male students through a long-running success program. Arts & Education: Marietta’s new band director, Rayne Adams, is stepping into a veteran role and bringing fresh energy to the classroom. Higher Ed & Culture: OU extended football coach Brent Venables with a new six-year deal, signaling stability as the Sooners chase another CFP run.

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Aug. 18, 2026

National leadership speakers head to Oklahoma City for RECON26

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Aug. 4, 2026

WriterCon 2026 adds top authors and agents to Oklahoma City lineup

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Aug. 4, 2026

ChappelWood Financial's Damon King joins two Oklahoma nonprofit boards

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Aug. 4, 2026

Diamond Consulate to open Oklahoma City’s first appointment-only luxury jewelry studio

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Oklahoma Attorney General announces new $12 million opioid settlement

Report reveals deep gender gaps in SC, among worst for women's equality

Report reveals deep gender gaps in SC, among worst for women's equality

Leipold's reset at Kansas: Kotelnicki returns to help offense as QB race heats up in fall camp

Leipold's reset at Kansas: Kotelnicki returns to help offense as QB race heats up in fall camp

Based on religious liberty doctrine, court rules in favor of Gateway Church in defamation case

Based on religious liberty doctrine, court rules in favor of Gateway Church in defamation case

Oklahoma Signs Brent Venables To Two-Year Extension: What’s Next For The Sooners?

Oklahoma Signs Brent Venables To Two-Year Extension: What’s Next For The Sooners?

Brent Venables agrees to two-year contract extension with Oklahoma football

Brent Venables agrees to two-year contract extension with Oklahoma football


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Aug. 20, 2026

Dr. Sara Doolittle to Discuss New Book During Talk at Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie

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Aug. 18, 2026

National Leadership Voices Are Coming to Oklahoma City for RECON26

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All Dogs Unleashed Dog Training OKC Helps Oklahoma City Families Build Reliable Dog Behavior Year-Round

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Society for Science selects 100 educators for the 2026–2027 Advocate Program, investing $326,000 to expand student access to scientific research and science competitions

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Aug. 15, 2026

Senate Democrats comment on new data showing fewer lower- and middle-income families receiving private education voucher

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