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Dreams Do Come True Congresswoman Mary Fallin  invited citizens to attend a town hall meeting at the Warr Acres Community Center on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008. Congresswoman Mary Fallin represents the Fifth District of Oklahoma, which includes most of Oklahoma County and all of Pottawatomie and...

Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:40 PM Rick and Nancy Jackson AAA breaks ground in Oklahoma City   Thursday August 21 ,2008, AAA broke ground for the new operations center in Oklahoma City.  It is said that it will employee over 800 - 1200 people and serve members in several states with travel, insura...

Today, August 7, 2008, there are 26 residental homes for sale in the City of Warr Acres, OK according to the local multi listing system. Prices range from $56,500 to $239,900. Sizes are from 720 square feet through 2,937 square feet. These facts and figures do not reflect any homes that are for s...

Citizens of Warr Acres, OK have came forward and volunteered to help beautify our community. Through volunteer work and donations, the volunteers have kicked off the program at the Warr Acres City Hall. Volunteers and donations are still needed, as well as community projects ideas. If you are int...

Three Musketeers outdoor theatre at the Myriad Gardens Water stage The Three Musketeers   The Three Musketeers performance was great, when you take into account all of the lines they had to remember, the prop changes, the temperature on the stage, and the audio control.   It was fast paced and to...

Oklahoma City is growing every day.  A lot of Okies, including myself are quick to be negative about the road conditions and the cost of living.  Reality is, that the Greater Oklahoma City area is actually evolving into a city of many attractions and economic value.  I am seeing wonderful additi...

I didn't know until today, but while watching a recording of Discover Oklahoma they mentioned that parking meters were invented in Oklahoma City. I looked it up and found that it was patented in 1935. More information can be found at Wilkapedia. Also the first shopping cart was introduced in Okl...

I just saw the Leather Heads at the new Warren Theatre in Moore, OK. Being overwhelmed with the design of the establishment, I felt it worth mentioning. The digital projection, along with the THX sound gives a near life experience. With a touch of the old movie theatre atmosphere and the cushy lo...

Recently I observed some pasture land south of Oklahoma City with a lot of buffalo/bison. Because I was raised on a large cattle ranch, and have been involved with agriculture most of my life, I did a little research. I was amazed on what turned up. Instead of writing a long boring blog, I have ...

Join us on the Oklahoma River April 18-20 for USA Canoe/Kayak's 2008 US Olympic Team Trials for Flatwater Sprint. Nearly 100 elite paddlers from across the US will compete in the three-day Olympic Team Trials, each vying for a position on the 2008 US Olympic Team. Click here for the schedule