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Sales, Use Tax Income Up for City and County

Connie Burcham Editor

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Cities and counties in Oklahoma rely heavily on sales taxes paid on items sold in the area and on use taxes, the amount collected on items sold elsewhere and delivered to another city and/or county.

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Howling for a Temperature Change

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

It appears in this photo of Centennial Park that the city’s black coyote is saying it is time for snow.

Special Election Ward # 2

Connie Burcham Editor

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The city of Watonga is once again faced with an open city council seat. At its regular January meeting, the council voted to call for a special election.

In this time of change for Watonga, residents need and are seeking answers to what that change means to them.Some have ideas they want to share with city administration. Others have concerns about city services and the costs associated with those services.

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Community Events

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

1/ 28-Watonga HS/MS Girls Powerlifting @ Bethel 9 a.m.1/ 29-Watonga Community Coffee Meet N Greet with New City Manager Leroy Alsup 9 a.m. @ Watonga City Hall, 410 W. Main St, Watonga Everyone invited Coffee & Doughnuts will be served -Watonga Soccer Sign Ups 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Lawmakers, OICA Making Preps for Legislative Session

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The final pre-session deadline has been reached for the Oklahoma Legislature with the completion of bill filing for the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate.

Tips to Stay Safe and Warm In Cold Snap

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

TULSA -- As colder temperatures approach and the possibility of winter storms increases, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepared.

A bill before the Legislature this session would require county commissioners to approve large scale green energy projects before they can be site planned. PHOTO WATONGA REPUBLICAN

Bill Would Prohibit Facility Subsidies

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Shaw, RChandler, has filed five bills for the 2026 legislative session focused on strengthening local decision- making, protecting taxpayers and ensuring accountability in major infrastructure and community development.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Brenda Stein

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

EWSThe weather has certainly fluctuated from cold to warm. We have been spoiled by the milder temperatures of the past few weeks and some are unhappy with the wind and cooler temperatures. But remember, this is Oklahoma! Just wait 10 minutes and the weather will change.

Mullin Bringing Home the Bacon for Oklahoma

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.— – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted yes on H.R.6938, Appropriations Minibus: Commerce, Justice, & Science, Energy & Water Development, and Interior & Environment.

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