The department hosted its first set of Spanish-language classes at St. Thomas More in October.
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Jail or jail: Oklahoma’s new felony DUI law goes into effect Nov. 1
Nearly 300 new laws go into effect in Oklahoma Nov. 1, including punishments for DUIs leading to immediate jail time.
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Developers break ground on $1B data center near Tulsa
Construction on Project Clydesdale kicked off Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring local and state leaders.
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Drummond moves to dismiss hunting case against Choctaw citizen, vows to protect tribal nations’ rights to hunting, fishing
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has interceded in a case to drop charges against a Choctaw Nation citizen accused of hunting on a tribal reservation without a state permit.
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SNAP benefits will likely be suspended this weekend. Here’s how Oklahoma is responding
Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans will lose their benefits to afford groceries this Saturday because of the stalemate in Congress. Across the state, organizations are planning to strengthen efforts and form an emergency response.
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Open house brings residents face to face with Tulsa data center developer
Project Atlas would take over 200 acres in Coweta. Residents are worried about its impact on energy prices and water use.
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Cherokee Nation declares food emergency, makes millions available for tribal citizens
More than $6.75 million in relief funding is now available, including direct support to Cherokee citizens and food banks.
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New state law reshapes food truck requirements. What does that mean for Tulsa vendors?
Starting Nov. 1, food truck vendors must install fire suppression systems and follow new license requirements. We break down the changes.
Posted inSchools & Families
State testing will continue in Oklahoma despite Walters’ earlier proclamation
Despite question marks raised in August, Oklahoma students will take standardized tests at the end of the school year.
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Tulsa’s camera network grows as Flock and Ring team up, sparking privacy concerns
Police say Flock Safety cameras can help solve crime. But the surveillance company’s expansion in Tulsa is also attracting scrutiny.
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‘Absolutely zero preparedness’: Tulsans on food stamps are searching for other options
The loss of benefits starting Nov. 1 has bewildered SNAP users around Tulsa County, forcing them to reassess their options in the community.
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Oklahoma tribal nations prepare to fill food gaps as SNAP benefits could be suspended
As food benefits for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans could be canceled Saturday, tribal nations are pulling together resources for people if their benefits run dry.