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These 8 Oklahoma Mexican Restaurants Stand Out For Their Flavor, Local Charm, And Authentic Dishes

Somewhere in Oklahoma, a restaurant crushes a tamale right into a bowl of queso, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Yes, really. That’s only one surprise on this list. Another kitchen grills pineapple for its tres leches cake. A third stuffs lamb barbacoa into tacos, which sounds...

Oklahoma · 16d
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El Chico reopens in Wichita Falls in early 2027

El Chico is returning to its former location at Kemp and Southwest Parkway. New owners, Donnie and Kelli Long, plan to begin remodeling next week, with a target opening date of January 5, 2027.

Wichita Falls, TX · 14d

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Lawton’s Got Talent to award $1000 to first place winner

The spotlight is turning to local talent as Lawton prepares for a night of entertainment, competition and community support.

Lawton, OK · 13d

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7 Oklahoma Spots Where You Dig Up Rose Rocks, Hourglass Selenite, and Quartz for Free

Oklahoma hides some of its best treasures right under your boots, in salty mud, red dirt, and sparkling hillsides. You might pull over expecting a quick stretch and walk away with a crystal that formed long before anyone drove these roads. Rockhounding is a cheap, family-friendly way to explore the...

Oklahoma · 15d
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5 tips to keep outdoor plants alive during the winter in Oklahoma

TULSA, Okla. - As temperatures drop across Oklahoma, it’s time to start preparing outdoor plants for the colder months ahead. Many houseplants spend the spring and summer outside, but bringing them indoors requires a little preparation. Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shared tips on how to get plants ready for the transition, from checking for pests to finding the right spot inside.

Oklahoma · 13d

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe celebrates Ernest Spybuck painting acquisition

Ernest Spybuck is an Absentee Shawnee artist famous for his work showing glimpses into Indigenous ways of being in Oklahoma in the early 1900s. Now, one of his mixed-media pieces is returning home to the tribe.

Oklahoma · 14d

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Ever Stood On A Real Cattle-Drive Trail? Duncan’s Chisholm Trail Center Puts You In The Saddle

Long before highways crossed southern Oklahoma, cowboys pushed huge herds of cattle north along a famous dirt route. That route ran right past the spot where the town of Duncan sits today. One museum there lets families ride along with those trail crews through a theater with wind and rain,...

Duncan, OK · 14d

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In Duncan, This Steakhouse Serves Chicken-Fried Steak You Cut With A Fork And Free Peach Cobbler

Some meals come with a bonus, and in Duncan, the bonus is dessert. A local steakhouse here hands out peach cobbler with dinner at no extra charge, and folks drive across town just for it. The chicken-fried steak gets plenty of love too, along with a salad and hot bar...

Duncan, OK · 22d

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This Oklahoma Sanctuary Lets You Feed Former Circus Elephants And Hear Their Stories

I figured it would be a quick stop on a long country drive, maybe a fence, a field, and a gray shape far off in the distance. Instead, a trunk the size of a fire hose curled around a banana right out of my hand, and I forgot all about the road ahead.

Oklahoma · 16d

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Celebrate National Take A Hike Day in Tulsa

November in Oklahoma can be the perfect time for a family hike — and Nov. 17 is National Take a Hike Day! Tulsa is home to several kid-friendly hiking trails, and special events can make the walk extra engaging. Here are some to put on your calendar this month:

Tulsa, OK · 13d

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Purple House On Hilltop Drive Transforms Into Halloween Spectacle With Fire-Breathing Dragon And More

Justin Hackney's purple two-story home at 909 NW Hilltop Dr is packed with homemade Halloween displays this season, from a working fountain to a fire-breathing dragon. The Vaska Theatre owner is ditching store-bought decorations for custom builds he plans to keep permanently.

Lawton, OK · 16d

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Oklahoma’s Famous Burger Started With a Cheap Trick and the Onions Stole the Show

Some burgers build their reputations on towering patties, elaborate sauces, or toppings that require structural engineering. Oklahoma’s fried onion burger takes another approach: pile thinly sliced onions onto ground beef, press them together on a hot griddle, and let the two ingredients become something better than their separate parts. The onions are not a garnish... The post Oklahoma’s Famous Burger Started With a Cheap Trick and the Onions Stole the Show appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Oklahoma · 17d

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Living-History Guides Walk You Through Oklahoma’s Only Surviving Pre-Civil War Plantation Home

Most people think Oklahoma history starts with land runs and oil wells. Tucked in the green hills near Tahlequah, though, stands a house that was already old when the Civil War began. It is the only home of its kind left in the whole state, and the people who show...

Oklahoma · 16d

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WildCare Oklahoma breaks intake record, faces growing financial challenges

WildCare Oklahoma is seeing more injured and displaced animals come through its doors than ever before.

Oklahoma · 14d

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Made in Oklahoma: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes Perfect for Fall

David Brooks with the Made in Oklahoma Coalition shares a seasonal recipe for pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy cheesecake frosting, made with Oklahoma ingredients. The Halloween tradition features trick-or-treating, animal encounters, a new costume parade and a nighttime event, with a portion of proceeds supporting wildlife conservation. Watch News 9’s...

Oklahoma · 15d

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5 spooky Oklahoma books out just in time for Halloween

It’s the perfect time to tell scary stories. KOSU’s Matthew Viriyapah has a few Oklahoma books to read for Halloween.

Oklahoma · 14d

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Meet The Chickasaw Plum Cobbler And Five Other Desserts Worth Ordering At These Oklahoma Cafes

I only stopped for a cup of coffee, and somehow I left with a sticky spoon and a plan to come back the next weekend. That is how dessert works in Oklahoma, where a small counter or an old brick building can hold the best bite of your whole month.

Oklahoma · 16d

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Mofongo, Pernil And Heaping Plates Make This Oklahoma Puerto Rican Kitchen Worth The Drive

I pulled in expecting a quick lunch from a small window and left planning my next trip back before I even reached my car. The smell of slow-cooked pork drifted across the lot, and someone at a picnic table was laughing over a game of dominoes. Puerto Rican cooking is...

Oklahoma · 17d

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Furry Friend Friday: Meet 10-month-old domestic shorthair, Dante

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On this week’s segment of Furry Friend Friday, the Lawton Animal Welfare is introducing us to this week’s furry friend, Dante. Dante is a 10-month-old gray and white German Shepard-American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He came to the shelter as an emaciated, terrified dog. But...

Lawton, OK · 16d

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Oklahoma monarch butterflies tracked on 1,000-kilometer migration

LAWTON, Okla. - Fifteen monarch butterflies that recently passed through Oklahoma are helping scientists learn more about one of nature’s most remarkable migrations, with one butterfly traveling more than 1,000 kilometers in just two weeks. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge recently participated in a research project using solar-powered radio...

Oklahoma City, OK · 15d