Gov. Fallin Statement on Legislators Taking Their Oaths of Office
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement congratulating newly elected and returning legislators of the 56th Legislature on taking their oaths of office:
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'Congratulations to the returning and newly elected members of the...
11/16/2016
Turkey has cherished history as part of Thanksgiving celebration
STILLWATER, Okla. Thanksgiving has been a national holiday in the United States since 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared it so. And from that time, the turkey has been the pinnacle of the Thanksgiving feast.
11/16/2016
Fire Danger Increasing Across Oklahoma
Outdoor burning is not advised today or tomorrow due to the dry, windy conditions that will be present over most of the state. Officials from Oklahoma Forestry Services report that dry conditions over the last week have led to extending fire danger into Thursday.'Wind will...
Thanksgiving I-40 Challenge
OKLAHOMA CITY --- Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chief Ricky Adams has announced that OHP will take part in the fourth annual "Interstate 40 Challenge Drive to Zero Fatalities" traffic safety initiative scheduled for the Thanksgiving holiday period.
The Interstate 40...
Oklahoma Is Making Progress in Recruiting, Retaining Great Foster Parents
This month marks a special anniversary. It's been a year since I launched an initiative called Oklahoma Fosters, which renewed our efforts to find foster families for the hundreds of children in state custody and coming into state custody.
Its goal, simply...
11/14/2016
Oklahoma Drivers Must Move Over to Save Lives
OKLAHOMA CITY ' The Oklahoma Insurance Department is joining forces to spread a life-saving message to drivers: 'Move over. It's the law.' The message is part of an initiative by the Oklahoma Traffic Incident Management Steering (TIMS) Coalition. The Coalition also...
11/14/2016
Avoiding fall, winter and holiday decorating hazards
STILLWATER, Okla. With the arrival of fall, winter and a parade of major celebrations and holidays over the next few weeks, lots of families will get into the spirit by adding festive decorations.
11/14/2016
Think twice before giving a pet as a holiday gift
STILLWATER, Okla. Shoppers have their lists and they are checking them twice as they venture out to do some holiday shopping. While some people have a new bicycle, clothing, perfume or games on their lists, others may be scouting for a new pet to give a family member or...
Is it turkey or ham for the family holiday meal
For lots of Oklahomans, the question of turkey, ham, both or neither for the holiday feast is settled by tradition and long before the oven is set to preheat. But, for those less bound by family customs, there are a number of considerations that can help guide meal planning.
11/14/2016
Properly maintaining an emergency preparedness kit
STILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma families are strongly encouraged to prepare ahead of any potential natural disaster or possible crisis by setting aside some food and basic supplies as part of an emergency kit. But, in order for these kits to be truly effective, they do require...
11/14/2016
Including vegetarians into holiday meals
STILLWATER, Okla. What do you do when the guest list for the traditional holiday family meal includes someone who is vegetarian?
Gov. Fallin Veterans Day Statement
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin released the following statement concerning Veterans Day:
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'We owe our veterans and active-duty military men and women a huge debt for their courage and sacrifice. They protect our freedoms and keep us safe,...
Spraying to control foliar diseases typically not recommended in the fall
STILLWATER, Okla. Mild and relatively dry conditions throughout most of Oklahoma in recent months should make fall foliar diseases relatively uncommon, though some areas have received sufficient rain or had dew points to favor development of wheat diseases.