Oklahoma water rights lawsuit granted another 60-day stay by federal judge

A federal judge presiding over a water rights dispute involving two American Indian tribes and the state of Oklahoma granted a second 60-day stay on Wednesday to allow for further negotiations.
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-water-rights-lawsuit-granted-another-60-day-stay-by-federal-judge/article/3678182

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700

Choctaw Casino Resort unveiling iconic Texas venue Gilley's on June 1

DURANT, Oklahoma -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- A major milestone will be reached on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, with the unveiling of Gilley’s, the iconic Texas entertainment venue made famous in the 1980 blockbuster, Urban Cowboy.
http://www.rgtonline.com/article/choctaw-casino-resort-unveiling-iconic-texas-venue-gilleys-on-june-1-106947?CategoryName=Headline&SubCategoryName=News

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 03:41:46 -0700

Choctaw Nation holds 20th annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk

DURANT, Okla. – This year marks the 20th annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The tribe has honored its ancestors at several sites where they crossed into Indian Territory.
http://nativetimes.com/life/people/7187-choctaw-nation-holds-20th-annual-trail-of-tears-commemorative-walk

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 07:26:43 -0700

House kills bond issue for Okla. Capitol repairs

A plan to issue $200 million in bonds to repair the nearly century-old state Capitol and several nearby state buildings was overwhelmingly defeated Wednesday by the Oklahoma House.Meanwhile, the state ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/house-kills-bond-issue-okla-162741462.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:27:41 -0700

Atoka residents feel helpless in Oklahoma water rights dispute

Residents in Oklahoma's wettest region say they feel like the proverbial unwanted "stepchild" as a high-profile water rights dispute plays out between the state and the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations in federal court.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20120520_12_A16_ATOKAR811387

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 00:39:17 -0700

$100M weigh-station project underway in Oklahoma

The first of nine new weigh and inspection stations for heavy trucks entering Oklahoma has opened for business, and state officials are pushing ahead with a nearly $100 million project to build the rest, the head of Oklahoma's Department of Transportation said Monday.
http://news.yahoo.com/100m-weigh-station-project-underway-oklahoma-141936083--finance.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 07:19:36 -0700

Doug Tewell, Pat Bates to conduct junior golf clinics

Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame golfer Doug Tewell and former touring pro Pat Bates will conduct free two-hour junior golf clinics in 11 small communities in Oklahoma with a caravan in the first half of June.
http://newsok.com/doug-tewell-pat-bates-to-conduct-junior-golf-clinics/article/3678279

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700

60-day stay not enough to settle Oklahoma water rights lawsuit, officials say

The 60-day stay granted in the federal water rights lawsuit filed by two Oklahoma Indian tribes is expected to be extended when the initial time frame ends next week, according to the attorney general's office.
http://newsok.com/60-day-stay-not-enough-to-settle-oklahoma-water-rights-lawsuit-officials-say/article/3676718

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700

GED classes for Choctaw,

Starting May 22 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be offering GED classes for Choctaw, or any other Native Americans of federally-recognized tribes with a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood card, for those in Pittsburg County area.
http://mcalesternews.com/local/x1378305234/GED-classes-for-Choctaw

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:23:09 -0700

Edmond man charged with embezzling money in alleged swimming pool scam

Prosecutors have charged Gary Robert Oester, 54, of Edmond, with seven felonies after half a dozen people complained he took their money and never finished building the swimming pools he promised.
http://newsok.com/edmond-man-charged-with-embezzling-money-in-alleged-swimming-pool-scam/article/3678591

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700