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Oklahoma County jail set to run out of money Aug. 1 unless more funding is approved
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
SOLUTIONS TODAY. WELL, THE INTERIM CEO OF THE COUNTY JAIL IS MEETING WITH THE BUDGET BOARD TOMORROW MORNING TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO THE PROJECTION THAT THE COUNTY JAIL IS RUNNING OUT OF MONEY AT THE END OF THIS MONTH. AND WE’RE PROJECTING A...
First Look: RH makes Oklahoma debut
Chain Store Age
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June 30, 2025
RH, The Gallery at Oak, is located at 2110 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. (Image courtesy of RH) RH’s newest retail and dining destination is located in Oklahoma City. The luxury home furnishings retailer has opened a 45,000-sq.-ft.,...
Five years after tornado, residents of Oklahoma town still waiting for money back from homebuilding scam
The Frontier - Oklahoma
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Traces of the EF-4 tornado that leveled most of Steelman Estates Mobile Home Park are still visible five years later. Piles of twisted metal and broken fence posts still sit in the field just behind the last dirt and gravel road of the mobile home...
Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup Texas travel tips for a spectacular summer
The Austin Chronicle - Texas
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Celebrate your daytripping independence in July with barbecue and festivals. Luling has changed a lot over the years, but since 1958 there’s been the City Market Barbecue. And now there’s the Swoonworthy Sourdough Artisan Bakery to make a visit a...
Analyst gives their 2 cents on how the Oklahoma City Thunder's "positionless style" could inspire Hubert Davis' UNC Tar Heels next season
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
As the 2024-25 college basketball season approaches, some analysts believe the UNC Tar Heels could take a page out of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s playbook. Specifically, there is a growing idea that Hubert Davis’ team may be inspired by OKC’s...
Oklahoma officials urge patience amid record Fourth of July travel surge
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is asking travelers to be patient during the Fourth of July holiday season. The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is already underway, and transportation officials say this year is set to break...
Massachusetts gas prices tick down ahead of busy July 4th holiday travel week
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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June 30, 2025
Local gas prices are mostly staying put ahead of the Fourth of July after a tumultuous week for oil and gas markets amid the conflict in the Middle East. The average gas price in Massachusetts on Monday was down a penny from last week ($3.08),...
Under fire, Oklahoma County jail trust votes to evaluate its future
KGOU - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Facing increasing pressure to dissolve, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously on Friday to launch a formal review of its performance. The evaluation will examine whether the authority is effective and sustainable, as...
Measles Outbreak Sparks Travel Warning from Oklahoma Health Experts
News9 - Oklahoma
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As summer travel peaks, a growing measles outbreak across the U.S. is raising concerns among health officials—especially in Oklahoma, where 20 cases have already been reported. More than 1,200 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide. Dr....
The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, According to Travelers
The Travel
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June 29, 2025
America is a land of contrast, and each state has its own unique character and stories to tell. Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of...
The End Of Amtrak? Video Shows New "Bullet Train" U.S. Rail Concept
The Travel
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June 30, 2025
It's not a good time for high-speed rail across the United States; soaring costs, unrealistically long timelines, and a skeptical U.S. government are making the future of such projects increasingly bleak, a sentiment evident in President Trump's...
Oklahoma theater marks 50th birthday of 'Jaws' with a play about the film
The Oklahoman
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“The Shark Is Broken” is a play about the making of the iconic film "Jaws". The play focuses on the three main actors and the challenges faced during the tumultuous production of "Jaws". The Pollard Theatre's production of “The Shark Is Broken”...
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected.
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is underway, and transportation officials say this year is set to break records. AAA projects more than 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the nine-day travel period, setting new highs for...
1 gas station in cities throughout Oklahoma County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 21
East OKC News - Oklahoma
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June 29, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Oklahoma County selling...
Oklahoma Dental Association critical of Stitt's executive order on fluoride
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) have come out to criticize to Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order removing the recommendation of fluoride in public drinking water. The ODA says that public water fluoridation has...
Oklahoma school districts drop lawsuits against state board over student transfer disputes
KTUL - Oklahoma
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TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A legal dispute between two Oklahoma school districts and the State Board of Education (OSBE) has come to a close, following a joint order of dismissal approved during Thursday's board meeting. Jenks and Bristow Public...
Oklahoma Travelers hold off Enid Plainsmen
Enid News & Eagle - Oklahoma
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For old traditionalists, the Oklahoma Travelers’ 3-2 win over the Enid Plainsmen Wednesday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark brought back memories of when Woodward and Enid were fierce American Legion rivalries. Both pitching staffs were superb...
Oklahoma road projects to impact travel during Independence Day weekend, officials warn
KTUL - Oklahoma
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As Independence Day approaches, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) have announced several road projects that will affect travel across the state from July 2 through July 6. For those traveling on...
Love's Brings New Ordering Kiosks to Its Network
Convenience Store News - Illinois
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June 30, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love's Travel Stops is enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies with the deployment of intelligent kiosks in Arby's quick-service restaurant (QSR) locations across the country. Launched in partnership with Bite,...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash involving three vehicles near Afton
KTUL - Oklahoma
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A tragic collision on US-59, approximately 3.5 miles east of Afton, resulted in the deaths of two individuals on June 26, 2025. The crash occurred at around 5:41 p.m. near S 564 Rd in Ottawa County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a 2023...