Sod House Museum celebrates its 130th anniversary with quilt-themed festivities
The Sod House Museum near Aline, Oklahoma, is marking a significant milestone as the state's only remaining sod house turns 130 years old.
Oklahoma's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 37.2% in Q1 compared to previous quarter
Oklahoma collected $1.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Oklahoma's combined tax revenues up 1.7% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Oklahoma collected $3.8 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
- Oklahoma's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 45.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
- VA provides 29% more home purchase loans in Oklahoma in Q3
- Oklahoma's combined tax revenues down 3.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
- Garfield County farms honored with centennial awards
- Canadian County farm receives prestigious centennial award
Caddo County farm receives centennial recognition from state
An Oklahoma Centennial Farm award has been granted to the owners of a farm in Caddo County, as announced by Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan.
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Number of VA loans issued in Oklahoma increased by 218.1% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,061 home loans in Oklahoma, totaling $580.7 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Which type of Oklahoma companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Oklahoma in the third quarter of 2024.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oklahoma in Q3 vs. Q2 2024
The VA issued 157 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oklahoma during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 207 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA home loan amount in Oklahoma increases from 2022 to 2023
The average VA loan amount for Oklahoma in the fiscal year 2023 was $269,537, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Webinar offers insights into National Register of Historic Places
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a webinar on November 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., focusing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
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Analysis: Oklahoma among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sooner State News shows that Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Hunter's Home offers an authentic glimpse into an 1850s Christmas
Visit Hunter’s Home in Park Hill, Oklahoma, for a unique 1850s Christmas experience from November 19 to December 13, and on December 15.
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Book release celebrates life of indigenous rock star Jesse Ed Davis
The Oklahoma Historical Society is set to host a book release event for "Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis" by Douglas K. Miller.
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Covington Jail receives national historic place designation
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office have announced that the Covington Jail in Garfield County, Oklahoma, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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In Oklahoma, 165 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Oklahoma registered 165 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
