Report Shows Need for Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new national roofing report from Verisk shows that Oklahoma continues to face some of the most severe and frequent hail damage in the United States.

Oklahoma History Center Museum Opens New Exhibit for America250 Commemoration

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center Museum announced today the opening of “Moments That Made US,” a special exhibition during the America250 commemoration that explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.

OU Launches Sovereign Policy Intensive for Tribal Leaders

NORMAN – The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research at the University of Oklahoma will launch its first Sovereign Policy Intensive in September, a new program designed for elected tribal officials that focuses on understanding broadly relevant federal systems grounded in departmental...

Ferguson Features

The following is reprinted from T.B. Ferguson’s account of Independence Day 1894 as published in the Watonga Republican.“The Fourth of July celebration at Watonga was a complete success and nearly everybody was pleasantly disappointed (sic) over the result.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWSWe received some much- needed rain last week, but following it, we have received unbelievably high temperatures. Do you think we will remember this heat wave in February? Probably not. It appears that summer is here. We will be celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Today In History

July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 183 days remain until the end of the year.1901 – French government enacts its anti-clerical legislation Law of Association prohibiting the formation of new monastic orders without governmental approval.

Decorating for America’s 250th Anniversary

E ach year on July 4, many Americans are in a celebratory mood as they prepare for all the fanfare involved with Independence Day festivities. But Independence Day 2026 stands to be extra special since it marks America’s 250th birthday.

Notable Events in Recent American History

When Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in the summer of 2026, they’re sure to look back on the humble beginnings of the nation and the Founding Fathers who risked everything to gain independence from Great Britain.

Lesser known Founding Fathers of the United States

When Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States throughout 2026, names like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams are bound to come up.