August Rain by Tulsa Author Marlo Holly Is the Oklahoma Book I Almost Missed
Tulsa-area author Marlo Holly’s August Rain is a 204-page middle-grade mystery about grief, family secrets, World War II codebreaking, and courage, published by Balboa Press.
Jason Lee’s Oklahoma Photo Book Feels Like a Full-Circle Tulsa Moment
Jason Lee’s OK/BW: Oklahoma Black-and-White turns his Philbrook-commissioned Oklahoma photography project into a book focused on small towns, roadside buildings, and quieter parts of the state.
Candy, SNAP, and Who Decides What’s “Allowed” in Oklahoma?
I was walking through the bulk aisle the other day when I noticed the signs. “No Longer SNAP Eligible.” They were taped to bins of chocolate-covered raisins, yogurt-covered candies, malt balls, cookie bites — basically anything that falls into the broad category of “treat.” Oklahoma has tightened restrictions on what can be purchased with SNAP […]
From Hollywood to Oklahoma County: What Expungement Really Means in Oklahoma
When news broke that Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin is asking the Oklahoma County District Court to expunge a 2004 arrest, it might have sounded like just another celebrity headline. But here in Oklahoma, it’s more than that. It’s a reminder that criminal records—whether you’re a Hollywood actor or a regular Oklahoman—can follow you for […]
Windy Oklahoma Days this February in 2026
It sure has been windy. Lots of fire. Anyway, this is me, as the dev of this site, trying out some different weather data for the site. I you like what you see, let me know.
Red Dirt and Wildfires: Oklahoma’s Wild Weekend
Well, if you’ve stepped outside lately, you’ve likely noticed that Oklahoma’s weather has been absolutely insane since Friday. I mean, the wind has been kicking up so much red dirt it’s like the state decided to give us a free dust storm with every breath we take. To make matters worse, this wild wind has […]
Oklahoma’s Snowstorm: A Wild Ride & Bone-Chilling Cold
What’s Happening Outside? Oklahomans woke up today to a winter wonderland—or, depending on your perspective, a frozen nightmare. A significant snowstorm hit the state, bringing icy roads, brutal wind chills, and just enough snow to make everything miserable but not quite fun. I’ll be honest—I tried to go into work this morning. I really did. […]