With triple-digit heat across the state, many Oklahomans are looking forward to fall and cooler weather. Although there will be several more weeks of intense heat, gardening enthusiasts can get a jump-start on fall by planning their fall gardens now.

July through September is the optimal time to begin planting several vegetable varieties in order to have a bountiful fall harvest, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture specialist.

CONCHO - The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes announced the founding of the new Cheyenne and Arapaho Business Development Corporation. The organization will form new companies that are intended to generate economic growth and bring much-needed products and services to tribal communities and beyond. 

The Oklahoma-based, for-profit corporation will operate as a holding company for several subsidiary companies in various industries including bison meat production and construction, serving consumers in-state and throughout the United States.

Count Congressman Frank Lucas among those applauding the Trump Administration for modernizing a set of environmental protection rules.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations had not been updated since 1978.

The NEPA requires an environmental impact study on major federal projects and actions. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) manages the regulations which touch major parts of national infrastructure.

Last weekend I overheard two recent grads (both musicians) discussing America’s greatest composers. The usual names were raised: Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein, Sousa … Foster.

“Who?” said one.

“Stephen Foster,” replied the other.