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On the Town: Art exhibit spotlights Paul Reed, Washington Color School legacy

OKCMOA showcases Paul Reed’s legacy and Washington Color School art in a retrospective running through April 12, 2026.
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Edmond sales tax collections down in first third of fiscal year

Edmond sales and use tax collections fall slightly in 2025, remaining lowest in metro area as city debates future funding strategies.
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Grant-funded Habitat project brings critical repairs to OKC home

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity helps aging homeowners like Betty W. with critical home repairs funded by a $1.5M grant.
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Maternal and infant health in Oklahoma trailing national outcomes

Oklahoma ranks low in maternal and infant health, with high preterm birth and infant mortality rates, per March of Dimes report.
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Officials blame stigma, lack of state funding for skilled labor shortage

Oklahoma faces a growing skilled trades shortage; CareerTech seeks $68M to expand training in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and welding.