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Framing the Fontier exhibit features nine Oklahoma artists’ views of the American West
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (140+ words) Framing the Fontier exhibit features nine Oklahoma artists" views of the American West By : Journal Record Staff//February 11, 2026// The Oklahoma Hall of Fame opened a new art exhibit Monday featuring nine Oklahoma-based artists" portrayals of the American West. Framing the…...
On the Town: Revved up for Route 66 century celebrations
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (344+ words) On the Town: Revved up for Route 66 century celebrations Lately, conversations about the 100th anniversary of the iconic, historic highway Route 66 center on taking time to explore its significance through quirky stops along the way. "Wander." One word brings the idea…...
Bad Bunny’s super bowl halftime show draws record 135 million viewers
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (442+ words) Bad Bunny's super bowl halftime show draws record 135 million viewers Super Bowl LX - Half-Time Show - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States - February 8, 2026 Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform during the halftime show. (REUTERS…...
El Paso’s Sol Summit festival features flaming lips and Bomba Estéreo
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (235+ words) El Paso's Sol Summit festival features flaming lips and Bomba Est'reo Oklahoma City rockers The Flaming Lips will headline El Paso's Sol Summit in May. (Screenshot/solsummitmusic.com) By : Journal Record Staff//February 9, 2026// The El Paso Community Foundation will launch…...
Echo Alley illuminated art installation to enhance downtown Tulsa safety
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (129+ words) Echo Alley illuminated art installation to enhance downtown Tulsa safety By : Journal Record Staff//February 6, 2026// Downtown Tulsa Partnership announced artist Rachel Hayes as the selected artist for Echo Alley, a permanent illuminated public art installation for the W. 5th Street Alley in…...
On the Town: Some things ring of spring
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (102+ words) On the Town: Some things ring of spring Music, art and butterflies are all part of upcoming community and educational offerings around central Oklahoma this month. And some of them remind me that spring " and garden flowers " are coming fast....
OKC Zoo selects Elephant design for new specialty license plate
1+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) OKC Zoo selects Elephant design for new specialty license plate By : Journal Record Staff//February 3, 2026// Nearly 8,000 fans voted in the Oklahoma City Zoo's License Plate Contest, selecting "Elephant" by Oklahoma artist Rick Sinnett as the official design for the zoo's…...
Sharpe: Thank you to one of Oklahoma journalism’s gentlest giants
1+ week, 1+ day ago (595+ words) Sharpe: Thank you to one of Oklahoma journalism's gentlest giants By : Jennifer Sharpe//The Journal Record//February 2, 2026// When I first met her online, I was not sure what to think. In virtual meetings, it's impossible to gauge someone's height. Our…...
New book explores Oklahoma’s hidden stories and overlooked history
1+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) New book explores Oklahoma's hidden stories and overlooked history By : Journal Record Staff//January 30, 2026// Reedy Press has released Secret Oklahoma: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Matt Kirouac, a guidebook challenging common stereotypes about the Sooner State....
Bedré Fine Chocolate: Chickasaw Nation’s luxury brand preserves indigenous chocolate heritage
1+ week, 5+ day ago (191+ words) In 2025, the Chickasaw Nation and Bedr" Fine Chocolate celebrated a quarter century of setting the standard for premium chocolate together. By : Journal Record Staff//January 30, 2026// Bedr" Fine Chocolate stands as the only First American-owned chocolate company in the United States....