https://fwtx.com/culture/travel/a-city-transformed/
Couple months old but thought it was a nice write up- just showed up on my suggested google news feed.

I swear I don't go out looking for negative stuff about OKC but this is what pops up in my news alerts. It'd be nice if we made national news for positive things...

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-bills-charles-mccall-69f7f7e045b1ca6c804c9748de67be62

"Oklahoma Republican apologizes for ‘colored’ babies comment
The Associated Press
today
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican Oklahoma House member apologized to his colleagues on Tuesday for using a racist term to describe Black babies during a debate on the House floor.

Rep. Brad Boles, 37, a Republican from Marlow, used the term “colored” to describe Black babies during debate on an anti-abortion bill, while suggesting that abortion affects people of all races."

Apparently the Oklahoma Legislature is just full of quotable material...

"Boles’ remark wasn’t the only eyebrow-raising moment in the heated debate over the abortion bill, which ultimately passed on a vote of 80-19. According to local NBC station KFOR, the debate got “so rowdy at one point that two floor members mentioned taking things outside and settling them like men.”"

https://www.vice.com/amp/en/article/qjpqa7/gop-lawmaker-is-very-sorry-for-saying-colored-babies-in-an-abortion-debate

Maybe they should let off a little steam. While renovating the capitol they should add a boxing stage. Televise it and call it “settling like men” segment for entertainment. Jerry Springer could be the referee. I bet that would get some viewers.

I swear I don't go out looking for negative stuff about OKC but this is what pops up in my news alerts. It'd be nice if we made national news for positive things...

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-bills-charles-mccall-69f7f7e045b1ca6c804c9748de67be62

"Oklahoma Republican apologizes for ‘colored’ babies comment
The Associated Press
today
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican Oklahoma House member apologized to his colleagues on Tuesday for using a racist term to describe Black babies during a debate on the House floor.

Rep. Brad Boles, 37, a Republican from Marlow, used the term “colored” to describe Black babies during debate on an anti-abortion bill, while suggesting that abortion affects people of all races."

The only guarantees in life are death, taxes, and Oklahoma being embarrassed on a national level anytime the state legislature is in session.

I doubt much of anyone will really notice and even less will remember a week from now.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/10/stavian-rodriguez-shooting-5-oklahoma-city-police-officers-charged/6945418002/

Yay, accountability!

Edit: Made the top spot on The Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ushome/index.html

Tom Hanks, The NBA, And COVID’s Day Of Reckoning In The US: An Oral History (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/buzzfeednews/march-11-covid-tom-hanks-nba-who)

A series of interviews documenting the events of one year ago today which seems to be generally accepted as the day when things regarding COVID started feeling real. Included, of course, is the fateful Thunder-Jazz that brought it all home to many of us and led to the NBA season being postponed.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/11/oklahoma-republicans-pass-bill-protect-drivers-who-hit-protesters/6953646002/

The right to assemble ends if I am forced to detour law.

I doubt much of anyone will really notice and even less will remember a week from now.

I mean, we're literally the front page of Huffington Post right now for some of these bills. If our legislators think this type of press is what is going to draw businesses to the state.....

I mean, we're literally the front page of Huffington Post right now for some of these bills. If our legislators think this type of press is what is going to draw businesses to the state.....
Very good point!

I mean, we're literally the front page of Huffington Post right now for some of these bills. If our legislators think this type of press is what is going to draw businesses to the state.....

Front page, top headline all morning... And legislators don't give half a **** about the press the state gets, they have re-election pandering to do, and they'll do it all the time, day in, day out, and a huge amount of low-educated voters in this state eat it up...

I saw on the news last night where a couple of the morons on the floor were challenging each other to go outside and settle it like a man. No crap, what a bunch of morons we have on 23rd street.

The only guarantees in life are death, taxes, and Oklahoma being embarrassed on a national level anytime the state legislature is in session.

Totally Agree

I mean, we're literally the front page of Huffington Post right now for some of these bills. If our legislators think this type of press is what is going to draw businesses to the state.....

I guess certain things take a little while to catch on. When l made my post, only AP was reporting it online. It's now reported other places. Despite the pub, there are plenty of other similar things going on in other states so l would still not put too much weight on it unless something new comes out.

I guess certain things take a little while to catch on. When l made my post, only AP was reporting it online. It's now reported other places. Despite the pub, there are plenty of other similar things going on in other states so l would still not put too much weight on it unless something new comes out.

Ah, but OK legislatures seem to do embarrassing things by the bushel and are proud of their backwardness. That’s what America thinks of when they think Oklahoma... lack of education, poor health, obesity, natural disasters and hopelessly backwards politicians. Oh, and the most red of all states.

It doesn't apply here but on kind of a funny note, on the Young Sheldon episode tonight they made mention of going to Braums for whipped cream.

And now this crap

https://amp.oklahoman.com/amp/4664965001?__twitter_impression=true

Just can’t get a break damn. I’m sure this will be picked up by a national news network and add on to the garbage pile of embarrassing crap about Oklahoma and OKC but hey this sort of stuff has nothing to do with businesses wanting to relocate here or not.

Backwoods Idiotic Okie Morons..... that's all I can say.

Incidents like that are *why* folks are taking a knee. Just awful.

E: Apparently he was misidentified, so deleting the name

Announcer was apparently the football coach at Hulburt.

Incidents like that are *why* folks are taking a knee. Just awful.
It’s also interesting how he is claiming to be mad about people not respecting the anthem yet he is talking through it calling people derogatory names like the n word. Hypocrite.

****

I think this Butthead sells football training equipment to the University of Oklahoma.

Like blocking sleds.

Here’s his picture



Apparently the Oklahoman misidentified him and he wasn't the one saying the slur. Might behoove us to remove any reference to him.

Apparently the Oklahoman misidentified him and he wasn't the one saying the slur. Might behoove us to remove any reference to him.
It’s not letting me delete the attachment for some reason.

https://twitter.com/thelostogle/status/1370499346639245312?s=21

I don't understand why you rushed to post his picture anyway before there was real confirmation. The picture needs to come down. His name is already all over the internet from other news sources picking up The Oklahoman's egregiously erroneous reporting. I'm sure that man has received a lot of grief, unnecessarily. That's precisely what happens when a news source wants to be first rather than right. I'd imagine The Oklahoman is going to get sued over this.

Because it came from the biggest news publisher in Oklahoma and you’d think they are reputable. I guess I was wrong.

Local man apologizes for racist remarks caught on hot mic at basketball game | News | tahlequahdailypress.com
https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/local-man-apologizes-for-racist-remarks/article_dee2625a-838e-11eb-903c-1f367c4d6889.html

IMO neither Rowan or Sapulpa should be allowed to have anything to do with OSSA or any school in any capacity.
One for making the statement and the other for his silence. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."(Burke)

I think this Butthead sells football training equipment to the University of Oklahoma.

Like blocking sleds.

To clear the air, I was commenting on the man who was first reported (Sapulpa), which was inaccurate.

All of this racial rhetoric, the attitudes of some people doesn't reflect well on our state or country. My relatives in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina have been calling me wanting to know 'What is going on in Oklahoma...'

My reply, No more than what's been going on throughout the our country. Isolated incidents everywhere, many go 'unreported.' The hate and disdain on display as man shows inhumanity toward man.

I've felt and dealt with racism all my life; I'll continue to pray for and forgive its perpetrators. It's not going to get the 'best of me' nor will I allow it to affect my life.

It's disappointing but not surprising; let's leave this world a better place for those who inherit the earth.

All of this racial rhetoric, the attitudes of some people doesn't reflect well on our state or country. My relatives in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina have been calling me wanting to know 'What is going on in Oklahoma...'

My reply, No more than what's been going on throughout the our country. Isolated incidents everywhere, many go 'unreported.' The hate and disdain on display as man shows inhumanity toward man.

I've felt and dealt with racism all my life; I'll continue to pray for and forgive its perpetrators. It's not going to get the 'best of me' nor will I allow it to affect my life.

It's disappointing but not surprising; let's leave this world a better place for those who inherit the earth.


Oklahoma has unfortunately too often been an embarrassment across the nation for its politics and ignorance related to racial issues. No wonder growth is stagnant and companies hesitate to relocate, expand in such a wacko State

Oklahoma has unfortunately too often been an embarrassment across the nation for its politics and ignorance related to racial issues. No wonder growth is stagnant and companies hesitate to relocate, expand in such a wacko State
I usually really hate it when people put Oklahoma down. But on this topic we totally deserve it.

Oklahoma has unfortunately too often been an embarrassment across the nation for its politics and ignorance related to racial issues. No wonder growth is stagnant and companies hesitate to relocate, expand in such a wacko State

Well, Texas is a third world state considering their lack of a power grid and their total ineptness for vaccinations. They have some of the same backwoods rednecks as us. But they have a hell of a slush fund to get reloctating business.

I swear I don't go out looking for negative stuff about OKC but this is what pops up in my news alerts. It'd be nice if we made national news for positive things...

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-bills-charles-mccall-69f7f7e045b1ca6c804c9748de67be62

"Oklahoma Republican apologizes for ‘colored’ babies comment
The Associated Press
today
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican Oklahoma House member apologized to his colleagues on Tuesday for using a racist term to describe Black babies during a debate on the House floor.

Rep. Brad Boles, 37, a Republican from Marlow, used the term “colored” to describe Black babies during debate on an anti-abortion bill, while suggesting that abortion affects people of all races."

Surely most Oklahomans want abortion regulated, not banned or harder to get than it already is. You can't regulate what you ban.

Well, Texas is a third world state considering their lack of a power grid and their total ineptness for vaccinations. They have some of the same backwoods rednecks as us. But they have a hell of a slush fund to get reloctating business.

I think businesses and industries are better impressed with Texas for having better support for education, no income tax, many more residents and international airports that really fly nonstop to international destinations.

Well, Texas is a third world state considering their lack of a power grid and their total ineptness for vaccinations. They have some of the same backwoods rednecks as us. But they have a hell of a slush fund to get reloctating business.

Third world? That's hilarious! They just didn't spend the additional billions needed for a very rare record-breaking AND extended cold snap. They'll work to fix the deficiencies now but at what cost for a once in a century phenomena?

Maybe more investment in electrical storage, independent power generation and generators is the answer.

Third world? That's hilarious! They just didn't spend the additional billions needed for a very rare record-breaking AND extended cold snap. They'll work to fix the deficiencies now but at what cost for a once in a century phenomena?

Maybe more investment in electrical storage, independent power generation and generators is the answer.
Like they worked to prepare for one? I don’t think so.

It has never been that cold for that long in Texas with snow and ice on top of it all. That would be like Maine having 100 degree weather for 2 weeks. I'm not excusing that there was a problem, there certainly was, but 3rd -world is a massive exaggeration.

With ice storms, spring/summer storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and blizzards across the country, individuals should start looking more and more at home battaries and solar panel/shingles since the technology is now available. When possible, people should be prepared to be responsible for themselves when business and government can't do it.

All the lawsuits being filed will force the TX utilities to be better prepared for another

Third world? That's hilarious! They just didn't spend the additional billions needed for a very rare record-breaking AND extended cold snap. They'll work to fix the deficiencies now but at what cost for a once in a century phenomena?

Maybe more investment in electrical storage, independent power generation and generators is the answer.


Guess you don't have any relatives down there trying to get a shot ? My sister and husband are in late 70's and just now got their first vaccine a week ago. She registered in 4 counties, finally got selected, having to drive 300 miles one way to Lubbock......

Texas is a mess. They were 4 minutes and 37 seconds from power grid implosion. Just wonderful.

And to this day they are still having water problems in Houston.

It’s like that in California too. Huge population equals higher demand for vaccines.

First, we were talking about the utilities and the winter storm, not vaccinations.

Second, there is nowhere in the country except Lake Charles, LA that has experienced more disaster damage the last couple of years. It's a massive system to manage. It went back to normal operation as of the 21st of February per the Houston Chronicle.

Third, Texas rates are low, due to the interruption of the winter storm. If it were not for that, Texas would be in a better place.

Give it time. Be positive.

OKC is about to get $125,000,000 from the COVID relief bill President Biden signed last week. I don’t know much about this money and what it can be used for, but I read there’s an open question as to whether it can be used to replace lost tax revenue.

Is anyone better informed on what this money can be used for? It’s a nice chunk of money. I’m sure some will go to city operations, but I wonder if some could go to MAPs projects.

https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/okc-named-among-top-15-best-places-to-live-and-work-as-a-moviemaker-in-2021/?utm_source=VeloCityEmail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=IntAccolade&utm_content=MovieMakerBestPlaces3_12_21

Long ways to go if OKC ever really wants to compete with Abq, Atlanta, NY, or LA

I’ve never really thought of ABQ all that more desirable than OKC.

OKC is about to get $125,000,000 from the COVID relief bill President Biden signed last week. I don’t know much about this money and what it can be used for, but I read there’s an open question as to whether it can be used to replace lost tax revenue.

Is anyone better informed on what this money can be used for? It’s a nice chunk of money. I’m sure some will go to city operations, but I wonder if some could go to MAPs projects.

Where did you see that reported? I want to know how much Norman will get.

Long ways to go if OKC ever really wants to compete with Abq, Atlanta, NY, or LA

Abq doesn't fit in a list with Atlanta, NY and LA. It has great Mexican food though. We will never compete well with that.

Abq doesn't fit in a list with Atlanta, NY and LA. It has great Mexican food though. We will never compete well with that.

Albuquerque? Phoenix, yes, but Albuquerque? Lol.

Albuquerque is the only place discussed I would remotely want to live in.

Best city for street art: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/usa-today-names-oklahoma-city-the-best-city-for-street-art/?back=super_blog

Albuquerque? Phoenix, yes, but Albuquerque? Lol.
Phoenix has way more chain restaurants and trendy type places. Albuquerque more authentic.

Best city for street art: https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/inside-okc/usa-today-names-oklahoma-city-the-best-city-for-street-art/?back=super_blog

Nice to see OKC show up, especially since our outdoor art isn’t necessarily traditional.

Long ways to go if OKC ever really wants to compete with Abq, Atlanta, NY, or LA

I lived in Albuquerque for a year. The only things Albuquerque has over OKC is the food and the year round climate.

I lived in Albuquerque for a year. The only things Albuquerque has over OKC is the food and the year round climate.
I would have to include Sandia and the opportunity of downhill skiing and other related activities.

You can ski at the carpet their putting in by the whitewater park. :)

I lived in Albuquerque for a year. The only things Albuquerque has over OKC is the food and the year round climate.
What do you mean by year round climate?

What do you mean by year round climate?

Even when it is hot in Albuquerque it is comfortable because of the low humidity. In fact, evenings can be chilly even at 80 degrees. And winter doesn’t get and stay cold. Very moderate with lots of sunshine.

Even when it is hot in Albuquerque it is comfortable because of the low humidity. In fact, evenings can be chilly even at 80 degrees. And winter doesn’t get and stay cold. Very moderate with lots of sunshine.
It often gets VERY cold in Albuquerque during certain times of the winter.

By average, OKC is rather mild in the winters compared to much of the inland country. It’s just the cold snaps that screw everything up.

It often gets VERY cold in Albuquerque during certain times of the winter.

By average, OKC is rather mild in the winters compared to much of the inland country. It’s just the cold snaps that screw everything up.
Yeah, Albuquerque is About 2 degrees colder in Jan and Feb and OKC about 2 degrees hotter in July and Aug. but humidity much better in Albuquerque