Nelson wins Altus City Council election
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The results of the Feb. 13 election presented a new councilman, a new board member, and the passage of a school bond.
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February is National Embroidery Month
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According to the National Day Calendar, National Embroidery Month recognizes the talented stitchers who turn needle and thread into an art form. Needle related arts have been around in some form or other since ancient times.
Local girl visits Disney with Make-A-Wish
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Ceanna Alexander, a 10-year-old fourth grader at Blair Schools, was granted a wish from the Make-AWish Foundation. Alexander received a heart transplant in December of 2022, spending eight months away from home in the St.
New exhibit at The Wigwam Gallery
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See “Recent Acquisition Highlights” at the Wigwam Gallery in Altus through March 29. The Wigwam Gallery is thrilled to announce its current exhibition, “Recent Acquisition Highlights.” This showcase brings together an exceptional collection of artworks by talented Oklahoma artists, representing a diverse range of styles and mediums.
King Tut’s tomb opened
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English archaeologist Howard Carter entered King Tutankhamen’s tomb on Feb. 16, 1923, in Thebes, Egypt. At that time, little was known about King Tut, other than he was born around 1400 B.C. and died as a teenager.
New data shows FTC received 19,012 fraud reports from Oklahoma consumers in 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission received 19,012 fraud reports from consumers in Oklahoma in 2023, according to newly released data. Oklahoma consumers reported losing a total of $58,889,923 to fraud, with a median loss of $450.
OK School for the Deaf offers free, online American Sign Language training
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Anyone who wants to learn American Sign Language can register now for Oklahoma School for the Deaf’s free online courses. Last year, 452,934 people from the United States and more than 30 other countries participated in OSD’s self-paced ASL I or the advanced ASL II classes.
CU Theatre Arts program to present “Ride the Cyclone”
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The Cameron University Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts will continue its 2023-24 “Season of Chaos, Compassion and Care” with the musical “Ride the Cyclone.” The production will be presented in the University Theatre from Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25. The curtain goes up on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.