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M. Scott Carter/Ledger Photo

M. Scott Carter/Ledger Photo

SoonerCon draws thousands to Norman

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
NORMAN — Patrick Huval drove nine hours from his home in Louisiana just to be there. Huval, a self-confessed geek, is a game developer. He didn’t come to Norman for the football. Instead, for three days last week Patrick Huval was at ground zero for all things geek in Oklahoma.
Participants in bronc-riding at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D. Rodeo Livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada

Participants in bronc-riding at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D. Rodeo Livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada

Livestock company keeps state’s rodeos going

Tim Farley
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
STERLING – A family-owned livestock business that spans four generations has kept Don and Mary Jean Dees busy organizing Oklahoma rodeos for the last 50 years. Rafter D Rodeo was started in the early 1970s by the couple and life has never slowed down.
Garrett Tucker, of Elgin, competes in the first round of bronc riding at the Chickasha Open Rodeo held June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Tucker finished third in the competition. (Photo by Hugh Scott)

Garrett Tucker, of Elgin, competes in the first round of bronc riding at the Chickasha Open Rodeo held June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Tucker finished third in the competition. (Photo by Hugh Scott)

Elgin's Tucker pursuing his passion through rodeos

Tim Farley
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
CHICKASHA – Garrett Tucker was “goofing off” when he tried his hand at bronc riding 10 years ago, but now he’s riding those wild horses almost every weekend. That was the case June 24-25 as Tucker competed in the 83rd Chickasha Open Rodeo where he finished third in the bronc riding and earned $260.
Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready

Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready

‘Captive’ insurance growing in Oklahoma

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – As one of the fastest-growing domiciles in the country for “captives,” the Oklahoma Insurance Department is attracting more such companies to do business here, state Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said.

Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
WASHINGTON – Federal bank regulatory agencies recently issued the host state loan-to-deposit ratios that are used to evaluate compliance with section 109 of the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994. The new ratios replace those from a year ago.
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