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Seeing ants in your home? Pest control expert explains why
OKLAHOMA CITY — Ants have taken over many Oklahoma households this spring, with one pest control business saying the insects are very active right now. These bugs can get into homes even if food is kept in the pantry and the floors are clean. So, why are they there?
ABLE Commission denies petition for Total Wine & More in Oklahoma
Employees of locally owned liquor stores said they are worried about being pushed out of business if a national chain is successful in its bid to open up a store in Oklahoma. Total Wine and More, a national liquor store, was recently denied an application to open up a location in the Oklahoma City area. Now, some are worried they will attempt to change state law to make their way into the state.
Cattlemen's prepares to celebrate National Steak House Hall of Fame induction
Last year, Cattlemen's Steakhouse was named to the inaugural class of inductees into the Steak House Hall of Fame, and now, the time has finally come to make it official. A ceremony will take place at Cattlemen's, 1309 S Agnew Ave., at 5 p.m. Friday to honor the restaurant and Cattlemen’s owner, Dick Stubbs.
J + The Bishops burst back to life with late unexpected buzz
J + The Bishops burst back to life with late unexpected buzzLong dormant soul-rockers J + The Bishops unexpectedly struck gold when a major influencer shared their song on Tik Tok. Now they’re returning to ride the wave. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Mother-Daughter Team Wins Prestigious Lynn McIntosh Award at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards
- The Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence, previously known as the Director’s Award, is presented by the Oklahoma Center for the Book to recognize books of special merit - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an inspiring celebration of creativity and dedication, author Gwendolyn Mukes and illustrator Alex Wallace, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, have been honored with the Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards, WF Publications announced today. This significant achievement highlights their exceptional contribution to children’s literature and the impact of their recent work on the book “Gwen Didn’t Care” (ISBN: 979-8985784428).
3 Oklahoma City-area spots made Yelp's 100 Best Brunch Restaurants
Down from its No. 1 spot in last year's Yelp Top 100 Brunch Spots list, but still firmly in the top 10, Cafe Kacao returns to the list this year and is joined by two additional metro area restaurants. California and Florida saw the most restaurants on the list, which...
The American West As It Hasn’t Been Seen Before
Find Your West is an immersive, state-of-the-art exhibit at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. With more than 3.2 million tickets sold in 2022, Lighthouse Immersive’s sprawling and mind-bending Van Gogh Exhibition: The Immersive Experience have made digitally animated projected light shows a world sensation. However, the Toronto-based company— which produces the wild, digital art shows focused on historical greats such as Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet, and, the new Immersive Disney Animation — has never worked on a museum project before.
Oklahoma, Texas? Who's rattling mom-and-pop bottle shops? Love Love's? OKC CRE!
Hey, y'all. I'm headed to the Houston area and back again this week to pick up She Who Is My Wife, who has been visiting our grown-up Baby Bird, Ashley Noel, and her Baby Bird, Avery Noel, the 12-year-old Grandestdaughterever. I will be close to a place that has fascinated me since I...
Look back on 40 years of OKC's own 'Fearless Freaks' The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips are celebrating their 40th anniversary with two free shows in hometown Oklahoma City. How did they get to where they are after four decades? Here's a quick look at some major events in the evolution of the band. 1983: Led by brothers Mark and Wayne Coyne, The...
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