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Unclaimed Property Phone Scams

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As many people are aware, the State Treasurer was tasked with returning unclaimed property to the people of Oklahoma in 2000. More than half of my office is specifically tasked with this job. As rewarding of a job as this is for my office and staff, there are always bad actors to beware of, a…

Summer cicada invasion to occur in NE OK

Tulsa Beacon

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March. 27, 2024) – A rare emergence of both 13-year and 17-year periodical cicadas will begin as early as late April in the eastern half of the U.S., and eastern Oklahoma will notice the abundant, loud insects. Millions of 13-year Brood XIX cicadas are expected to break through the soil and appear above…

The 15th Annual Mid-America Prophecy Conference May 24-25

Tulsa Beacon

The Conference has announced a Special Speaker this year. BRIGITTE GABRIEL is a leading commentator on politics, culture, and national security. As a legal immigrant to America born in Lebanon, Ms. Gabriel survived war in the Middle East living in an 8×10 underground bomb shelter from the age of 10 until 17 years old. She…

College of the Ozarks Spring Forum discussion is on Israel

Tulsa Beacon

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host the annual Spring Forum, with a discussion on Israel by Dr. Jim Denison and moderated by Mike Huckabee, on April 4. The following day, on April 5, the College will open a rare exhibit of biblical artifacts, INSPIRED Exhibit, that will showcase the history of…

INSPIRED Exhibit tells the story of the Bible

Tulsa Beacon

INSPIRED Exhibit showcases how the most banned book in history became the world’s all-time best seller. It will be open to the public April 5-20: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry time at 4 p.m. Ancient artifacts and written materials provide for visitors an understanding of how the Bible was written…

Tulsa metro July 4th holiday fireworks exhibitions listed

Tulsa Beacon

Several venues will be available to the Tulsa area for watching fireworks displays to celebrate our nation’s Independence. The display in Bixby will be held early on Friday, June 30th.  The remaining celebrations will be held on the July 4th Holiday. Bixby Freedom Celebration 2023 Jun 30, 7-10 p.m. At Bentley Park Sports Complex (8505…

AAA Oklahoma: Record-Breaking Travel Volumes Expected July 4th Weekend

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY — AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend*, setting a new record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in 2019…

TSET Accepting Applications for Infrastructure Grants Starting July 10

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 26, 2023) – The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) will start accepting applications for grants to create healthier community spaces on July 10. TSET Innovations in Built Environment grants provide funding for projects that positively transform and improve the health of Oklahomans through improvements in the built environment. The built environment includes…

Hern’s health care bill passes the House

Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) legislation, HR 3799, the CHOICE Arrangements Act, passed the House of Representatives this afternoon 220-209 and is headed to the Senate. HR 3799, which passed the Ways and Means Committee last week, would allow employees to use money from their employer to buy a healthcare plan that works…

Talihina Veterans Center Closure

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today expressed his anger after receiving news that the Oklahoma Veterans Commission voted 5-0 to close the Talihina Veterans Center, effective immediately. “This means 36 families have just 90 days to find a place to care for their loved ones,” Grego said. “This is a disruption and a…