Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Rep. District 63, Hurchel E. "Trey" Caldwell

Oklahoma State Rep. District 63, Hurchel E. "Trey" Caldwell

Caldwell works to preserve southwest Oklahoma's quality of life

Hurchel E. “Trey” Caldwell is a fifth-generation resident of southwest Oklahoma who also serves as state representative for District 63. Caldwell is an Oklahoma Farm Bureau insurance agent and financial adviser for Farm Bureau Financial Services.
Armes’ career extends from the classroom to the State Capitol

Armes’ career extends from the classroom to the State Capitol

Armes’ career extends from the classroom to the State Capitol

Although Don Armes wasn’t born in southwest Oklahoma, he’s been part of it since his parents moved the family to Lawton when he was 12. He’s worked to be a driving force in the area for most of his adult life.
Crop report. Photo provided.

Crop report. Photo provided.

Crop report

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.05 of an inch for the week of Aug. 23-29, with the Panhandle district recording the highest total at 0.22 of an inch. Drought conditions were rated 12% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down three points from the previous week, according to the Aug. 24 U.
Bryan Alston with Canna Wise and Gene Jones Smokin’ J BBQ had a little side bet over brisket. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Bryan Alston with Canna Wise and Gene Jones Smokin’ J BBQ had a little side bet over brisket. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Stephens County United Way to host BBQ Showdown Saturday

DUNCAN — For the fourth year in a row, United Way of Stephens County is hosting their annual, lip-smacking BBQ Showdown from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in Fuqua Park.
crop reports

crop reports

Crop report

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.18 inches for the week of Aug. 16-22, with the southeast district recording the highest total at 2.96 inches. Drought conditions were rated 15% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, up one point from the previous week, according to the Aug. 17 U.S.
New, used vehicle prices soaring

New, used vehicle prices soaring

New, used vehicle prices soaring

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you’re stunned by the cost of a new vehicle, there’s even more to consider than the sticker price. The latest research from the American Automobile Association (AAA) calculates the average annual cost of owning a new vehicle at $9,666, or $805.50 per month.
A PSO contractor installs a new streetlight. Photo provided

A PSO contractor installs a new streetlight. Photo provided

PSO to inventory streetlights

TULSA – In preparation for new and innovative lighting systems, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) announced Tuesday it will be conducting a physical inventory of streetlights in all 232 cities and towns the company serves.