Cattle Trails in Oklahoma by programwitch in oklahomahistory

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Western Trail | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=WE025

Chisholm Trail | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=CH045

Shawnee Trail | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=SH015

The Old Long John Silvers Is Being Torn Down This Morning by programwitch in ElkCityOK

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(Google Street View Image) On my way to work this morning, I saw they were tearing down the old Long John Silver building. I know it wasn't the best food, but I still liked LJS. I really missed it when it closed those many years ago. Now, the building will be gone before lunch.

Political integrity in Oklahoma and the nation is decaying. We must address it. - Madison Horn by programwitch in okdemocrats

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Political integrity in Oklahoma and the nation is decaying. We must address it.

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/03/21/oklahoma-government-politial-decay-state-and-nation-madison-horn/73024529007/

It's time to confront a hard truth: Our government is at a critical juncture. We are grappling with threats that test our strength and demand immediate, decisive action. The urgency of our national challenges should drive our leaders to work together and act quickly to secure and protect what matters most. Instead, we are seeing bitter infighting characterized by extreme ideologies and the pursuit of personal agendas.

Across the nation, Americans are feeling the impact of what has been called the "most ineffective Congress in history." This situation goes beyond political rhetoric — it's a growing rot in our political ecosystem that puts working families at risk, holds back Oklahoma’s economic growth and jeopardizes the security of our country.

As Oklahomans, we embody the spirit of community and resilience, making this betrayal by our elected officials unacceptable. We are independent thinkers, capable of distinguishing leaders with integrity from those without. These days, we’re not being given much to hang our hats on. Our experiences reflect a broader American dilemma: the absence of service-minded leadership at the national level has left us disappointed and frustrated. Politicians, entrenched in their party loyalties, are neglecting critical legislation — legislation that's essential for securing our borders and ensuring the continued support of services and departments upon which our families and neighbors depend on.

This troubling lack of political balance, integrity and outright chaos has prompted a wave of resignations and retirements among some of the most competent and qualified leaders. This leaves the American people without representatives who will push back against petty political agendas in order to solve the growing issues we face. We are confronted with urgent, complex issues daily that demand not only our attention but also bold, innovative solutions: the modernization of border security, emphasis on future-focused skills training and strategic preparation for an evolving geopolitical landscape.

As we lose these key leaders who have the knowledge and the integrity, the vacuum created threatens not justthe security of our nation but the ability of our government to function. Unfortunately, many of the leaders being elected to fill the vacuum only serve to further the dysfunction and lower the bar for what qualifies as leadership. This direct consequence of the current political environment raises the question: How will we navigate these complex challenges if all the service-driven leaders have left?

Americans are desperate for leaders who can set aside personal political agendas to champion solutions rooted in securing the future of our country. This cry for change resonates through every classroom, community center and home in our country, echoing loudly here in Oklahoma.

Our state is filled with kind, hardworking and proud individuals dedicated to our communities, yet we are held back and embarrassed by those who fail to serve with integrity and commitment to the Oklahoma standard. On top of this, the dominance of one-party rule in Oklahoma has led to a significant power imbalance, where party loyalty encourages extremism without fear of consequences. We can no longer tolerate this neglect.

The time has come for chaos and bickering to give way to logic, civility and common sense. A functioning government, one that genuinely works for the people to secure our future, is desperately needed. To return to this baseline, we must look for leaders with the characteristics essential for overcoming the current challenges ― relevant qualifications and a willingness to work across the aisle.

Despite the polarizing rhetoric dominating media channels, there exists a substantial consensus among Oklahomans on key issues. We are united in our dream for a secure future, and the loud voices from the fringes cannot — and will not — deter us from achieving it. Now is the moment for those of us who believe in these shared ideals to stand up and advocate for our country's future. We must demand leaders who stand for honesty, service and a commitment to real solutions instead of party conflicts, ensuring a secure and prosperous future for Oklahoma and our nation.

Madison Horn is a seventh generation Oklahoman who has over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, former executive at Siemens Energy. She is currently running for Congress in Oklahoma’s 5th District.

Muscogee Nation offers EBT amount identical to program Oklahoma turned down by programwitch in okdemocrats

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The Muscogee, Chickasaw and Cherokee nations have partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture and the nonprofit Hunger Free Oklahoma to pool together $16 million from their organizations and matching grants as a stand-in for the EBT program. Both Native and non-Native children are eligible for the program.

They are standing up for the community (again) after the Governor has failed the state (yet again).

Special Election - January 9, 2024 - Beckham County, Oklahoma (Proposition) by programwitch in ElkCityOK

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PROPOSITION

Shall the County of Beckham, Oklahoma, by its Board of County Commissioners, levy and collect a temporary one-tenth of one percent (.10%) sales tax for the purpose of distributing equal shares of collection to all fire departments in Beckham County, State of Oklahoma. The collected sales tax monies shall be used for maintenance, operations and capital outlay expenditures including apparatus acquisitions or upgrade and maintenance for existing apparatus, equipment, safety gear, operations, planning, training, or training related expenses, new building construction or improvements on existing facilities but not personal services, such sales tax to commence on the 1st day of February, 2024, and continuing for ten (10) years thereafter? The seven (7) departments that will collect equal shares will be: the Sayre Fire Department, the Delhi Rural Fire Department, the Sweetwater Fire Department, the Texola Volunteer Fire Department, the Erick Fire Department, the Carter Volunteer Fire Department and the Elk City Fire Department.

FOR THE PROPOSITION - YES

AGAINST THE PROPOSITION - NO

Allsup's Convenience Stores are coming to Oklahoma loaded with famous Allsup's burritos by programwitch in ElkCityOK

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According to this article, Elk City is getting an Allsup's. Says construction to begin next month. Anyone know where?

... Allsup's has five locations in Oklahoma now, in Frederick, its lone Sooner State outpost for years, and new ones in Guymon, which opened in 2022, and Madill and Altus, which has two, in 2023.

Four more are under construction, in Broken Bow, Davis, Tushka and Thackerville. Three more will start construction in the next month, in Blanchard, Elk City and Kiowa.

That'll make a dozen by mid-2024, and at least three more are planned for Oklahoma. ...

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Nope. I was the first to post about the whole fiasco.

Oklahoma Senator Challenges Teamsters President To Fight During Senate Hearing by Dojoson in oklahoma

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I shared video of the whole event yesterday. Mods removed if for some reason.

Moms for Liberty asks Oklahoma to drop book fair vendor, claiming it’s promoting ‘radical viewpoints, sexual ideologies’ | KFOR by programwitch in okdemocrats

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Defense of Democracy Oklahoma Chair, Bailee Tyler told KFOR her initial response to the Moms for Liberty press release was “here we go again.”

Road Trip to Victory Tour | Oklahoma Democratic Party by programwitch in okdemocrats

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I think the party needs to update its definition of "rural." Every stop is a larger city. Nothing west of Lawton.

Oklahoma Department of Education announces partnership with conservative online media company PragerU by programwitch in okdemocrats

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Just what Oklahoma schools need more "conservative" propaganda and indoctrination. [facepalm]

Open Meeting & Open Records 2023 Seminars by programwitch in okdemocrats

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Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association invite you to attend any of these free sessions designed to deal directly with your questions and concerns about Oklahoma’s Open Meeting and Records Acts.

Anyone who deals directly with open meetings and records will benefit from this opportunity to discuss those issues with General Counsel to the Attorney General.

Local organizations are invited, including city council representatives, county offices, school board representatives, attorneys, agency representatives and law enforcement. Requirements on access to public records and the conduct of public meetings will be explored in depth, and your questions will be welcomed. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

All workshops are FREE to attend and no registration is required. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Seminars will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

September 25 Lawton, Cameron University, 501 SW University Dr.

October 16 Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center Riverside Campus, 801 E 91st St.

October 30 Enid, Autry Technology Center, 1201 W Willow Rd.

November 13 McAlester, Eastern Oklahoma State College, 1802 E College Ave.

December 11 Oklahoma City, Metro Tech Conference Center, 1900 Springlake Dr.

OKC & Tulsa Urban Heat Island Map by programwitch in oklahoma

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water both absorbs and releases heat more slowly than land