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$250M in bonds to refill OWRB loan program

$250M in bonds to refill OWRB loan program

$250M in bonds to refill OWRB loan program

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Water Resources Board will sell another $250 million in revenue bonds to “recapitalize” its low-interest loan program that finances water and wastewater projects across the state.
Ex-OKC Zoo worker admits selling endangered tortoises

Ex-OKC Zoo worker admits selling endangered tortoises

Ex-OKC Zoo worker admits selling endangered tortoises

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former employee of the Oklahoma City Zoo pleaded guilty in federal court here this month to a felony charge of wildlife trafficking, Robert J. Troester, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, announced.
A large steel fence borders Mexico and the United States at the Tinajas Altas Mountains in Arizona.

A large steel fence borders Mexico and the United States at the Tinajas Altas Mountains in Arizona.

Federal courts seeing repeat immigration offenders

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Regardless of who occupies the White House, undocumented aliens continue to enter the United States without authorization. Thirteen indictments against Hispanic nationals have been filed in Oklahoma City and Tulsa federal district courts in recent months.
Woman trying to collect rent deported again

Woman trying to collect rent deported again

Woman trying to collect rent deported again

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 18, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Mexican woman who had lived in Enid for more than two decades was scheduled for deportation recently after her fourth arrest for illegal entry into the U.S. Beatriz Adriana Diaz-Chavez is a co-owner of rental property in Enid – which resulted in her latest arrest.
Rhys, Everett, Neely and Lily Gay were introduced in the Senate gallery after “Everett’s Law” was approved last week. The bill, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Okla- homa City, would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability.

Rhys, Everett, Neely and Lily Gay were introduced in the Senate gallery after “Everett’s Law” was approved last week. The bill, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Okla- homa City, would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability.

Everett’s law passes Senate

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Rhys and Neely Gay are being proactive in their attempt to pass a state law that would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability.
You’re vaccinated; now what?

You’re vaccinated; now what?

You’re vaccinated; now what?

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination rates are on the rise across Oklahoma and the nation; leaving many curious about whether they can relax pandemic precautions.  With new guidance from the U.S.
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