Lake Texoma fireworks show
Lake Texoma fireworks show
News Staff
Lake Texoma fireworks show.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
News
Mead residents to vote on OG&E franchise
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Mead residents will be heading to the polls on Aug. 12 to vote on the OG&E Franchise election.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Many lined the streets to watch the annual Bennington Homecoming Parade July 5th. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Bennington has annual homecoming
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Bennington has annual homecoming.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Kylie House was sworn in last week as interim Bryan County Assessor by Bryan County Associate District Judge Abby Rogers. She is filling the remainder of Mike Hull’s term, who retired and House plans to file for the oce in April 2026. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
House sworn in as county assessor
Matt Swearengin
Kylie House has taken the reins as Bryan County Assessor following the retirement of Mike Hull. Bryan County Commissioners voted to appoint her as interim assessor and she was sworn in July 1 by Bryan County Associate District Judge Abby Rogers.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham
Southeastern announces 2025 class of Distinguished Alumni
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor a class of four Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming festivities in the week leading up to November 1, 2025. The 2025 Distinguished Alumni class consists of: Dr.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival
Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival
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Monday, July 7, 2025
Cullen Whisenhunt reads at Poetry on Lost Street.
Poets meet at Lost Street
Matt Swearengin
A group of writers called Poetry on Lost Street meets at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at Lost Street Brewing Co.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Southeastern adds Bachelor of Science in Nursing to undergraduate portfolio
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University is excited to announce the addition of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to its undergraduate degree portfolio after approval by the Higher Learning Commission, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and the Regional University System of Oklahoma.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Rep. Cody Maynard with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Photo provided
Making Oklahoma Healthy Again
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the signing of a bold executive order to Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA), alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Governor Kevin Stitt. This initiative will save lives—and save taxpayer dollars.
Monday, July 7, 2025
COMING EVENTS
Fireworks Shows
Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant will host a firework show at dusk on Friday, July 4. The Lake Texoma fireworks show will be Saturday, July 5 near the Roosevelt Bridge with events beginning at 6 p.m.
Monday, July 7, 2025