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Fort Worth school district recruiting teachers using billboards across the state

"The passion and concern for children recently demonstrated by thousands of Oklahoma teachers who rallied at the state capital are exactly the attributes Fort Worth ISD wants for our classroom leaders," the Fort Worth district said in a news release.

 

'It is so sad that we can’t solve this problem': Bacone students, staff grappling with closure of college

The four-year school’s mission involves trying to attract disadvantaged students. Current enrollment includes foster children, inner-city African-Americans, undocumented immigrants and Burmese refugees, according to President Franklin Willis.Bacone College in Muskogee shuttering operations on Monday

 

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences 4-H, FFA scholarships for rural doctors

Officials said during an awards presentation at the Capitol that a $2.8 million endowment has been established to provide financial support for 4-H and FFA members in medical school.

 

Broken Arrow Rep. Mike Ritze accused of embellishing military record; DAV removes him from its rolls

They say he has been wearing on the House floor the DAV cover or hat with a Purple Heart insignia, implying that he was a member and awarded the medal.

 

Anti-tax petitioners and teachers get organized for fight over teacher pay raise funding

Oklahoma Taxpayers Unite must gather 41,142 signatures by mid-July in order to get a referendum petition on the ballot. Meanwhile, teachers are mobilizing a "decline to sign" campaign.

 

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Will Rogers Says

"Course there is one thing about Europe. You can never believe ‘em the first time. They will agree to anything till it comes time to sign up.” — May 18, 1933

 

Westbound lanes of I-244 on north IDL closed after tanker spills fuel on roadway

The incident occurred about 7:30 p.m. near the on ramp of the Inner Dispersal Loop near the Cincinnati exit, police said.

 

Second ozone watch issued Thursday for Tulsa

Concentrations of ozone are expected to approach levels of concern over the next 24 hours, which promoted an alert for Thursday.

 

City Council makes it easier to open sidewalk cafes

City officials believe outdoor dining is a pivotal part of helping create a vibrant downtown experience.

 

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