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The Sports Memories Are The Very Best
It took quite a bit of time to figure out what to say about my time at the Countywide and Sun. Not...
Capitol Report
At the time of this article being crafted, and it ultimately being published, there are possible mod...
Senate Review
With the end of session quickly approaching, we've been working nonstop trying to get through all...
Fishing Report
Thunderbird: May 10. Elevation normal, water 69 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to...
Earning That Dollar Bill From Grandpa
Farmer Joe has moved into my home. I think he’s been lurking in the shadows for quite some time....
Building Up Rainy Day Fund Pays Off
The House last Thursday passed Senate Bill 1922, the general appropriations bill for Fiscal Year...
Consider All The Little Bits Of Joy
I sat in the garden and prayed today. After six weeks of self-inflicted isolation, it gets harder...
It's Another Devastating Budget Year
Our state is facing another devastating budget year. Between the economic fallout from the virus...
Tecumseh Golden Age Center
As Mother’s Day comes and goes, our love for our mothers continues on. My mother, Thearl Lester...
Downhome Christian
Thank you for the kind phone calls, and emails. I even got three handmade cards from some of my...
The Perils Of The Plague, COVID-19 Style
Where did Sunday go? Do we have one anymore? For that matter, where did Monday, Tues-day,...
Senate Notes
Much took place last week in state government. On Monday, the State Board of Equalization...
This Is The Time To 'Study Our Lesson'
As we continue to progress through this pandemic, I believe it is important to touch on some things...
The Real Crisis - We All Need Haircuts!
I need a haircut. My nails look like I’ve been gardening without gloves ... because I have. I...
Downhome Christian
Recently God answered a prayer and gave me a miracle. Many of you know I was preparing to wade off...
Yes, April Is Indeed The Cruelest Month
(This column is reprinted from April 1995, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Murrah building...
These Are Historic Times At The Capitol
Even though I have only been a legislator for a year and a half, I have witnessed and participated...
Senate Review
Last week, the legislature convened in regular and special session to stabilize this year’s...
Senate Notes
On Monday, April 6, we met in special session to consider the governor's health emergency declaratio...
Senate Review
The COVID-19 pandemic is sending shockwaves through our nation and state not only through health con...
Senate Notes
On April 2, Governor Stitt declared a health emergency in all 77 Oklahoma counties in response to...
Just Breathe
I attended my first video teleconference last week. Before the start of the virtual gathering, a spe...
Epic Times -Just Ask Charles Dickens
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age... Full story
The Many Lessons Of Jesus' Triumphant Procession Into Jerusalem
On October 26, 1922, fewer than 30,000 “black shirts” of the Fasci Italianidi Combattimento marched on Rome and demanded that King Victor...
Current Crisis Presents Major Challenges
Last week, the State Board of Education announced sweeping changes as a result of COVID-19. To...
