San Antonio built a coalition to land cyberwarfare command Nov 2, 2009
The new headquarters will command two other communications groups, based in Galveston, Texas, and Oklahoma City ... The new headquarters will command two other communications groups, based in Galveston, Texas, and Oklahoma City. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jenkins: On the NBA Nov 1, 2009
Another interesting rookie: Sacramento's Omri Casspi, who Wednesday night became the first Israeli to play in the NBA. A hustling, tough-minded forward with years of experience in big games overseas, the 21-year-old came off the bench for a 7-for-9 shooting night in 19 minutes as the Kings lost their opener to Oklahoma City. Note to Curry and dozens of other guys in the league: Either wear the mouthpiece for real, keeping it inside at all times, or don't wear it at all. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rockets Ride Ferry To Win At Golden State Oct 30, 2009
Houston now hosts Portland on Saturday, plays at Utah, returns home again to face the Lakers and Oklahoma City, then gets a four-day break before a game at Dallas on Nov. 10. "We're going to have our share of exposure the first five games," Adelman said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Masonic Lodge raises $9,000 for kidney transplant fund Oct 30, 2009
Bailey and her mother, Mary Rhodes, travel to Oklahoma City three times a week for dialysis. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Survey: College sports in need of financial reform Oct 27, 2009
and Jeff Latzke in Oklahoma City contributed to this report. (6). (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Norwegian accused of skin-crawling snake smuggling Oct 27, 2009
A few years back, the city sent a delegation to Oklahoma City, where big things were happening. A new minor-league ballpark. (Fresno Bee)
Throttle up in Denver Oct 23, 2009
Oklahoma City; Portland, Ore ... The Oklahoma City flight begins in March and goes on sale today, while the others begin in May and will be available for purchase in December. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The path of human weakness Oct 19, 2009
Someone recently told me "to hate all Muslims because of 9/11 is the same as hating all Midwestern white men because of the Oklahoma City bombings." That statement deserves some thought. Hate deserves careful consideration. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lombardi Semifinalists Announced Oct 16, 2009
NG, #62, Sr., 6-5, 365, Ft. Myers, FL , , LB, #35, Jr., 5-11, 228, Snellville, GA , , DE, #8, Jr., 6-6, 290, North Charleston, SC , , DE, #98, Sr., 6-3, 257, Sugar Land, TX , Alabama, LB, #25, Jr., 6-4, 258, Decatur, AL , , #93, DT, Jr., 6-4, 297, Oklahoma City, OK , , LB, #40, Sr., 6-1, 252, Acworth, GA , , LT, #76, Sr., 6-5, 300, , TX , , DE, #95, Sr., 6-4, 250, Pensacola, FL , Florida, LB, #51, Sr., 6-3, 258, Shelby, NC , , DT, #93, Sr., 6-4, 300, Portland, OR , , LB, #12, Sr., 6-2, 245,... (OUInsider.com)
Norwood Named Rotary Lombardi Semifinalist Oct 15, 2009
Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma, #93, DT, Jr., 6-4, 297, Oklahoma City, OK. South Carolina, LB, #40, Sr., 6-1, 252, Acworth, GA. (Uscsports.com)
Turnovers and Kingfisher passing attack help pin 42-15 loss on Bugs Oct 13, 2009
The Jackets travel to Oklahoma City next Friday to take on the John Marshall Bears at Taft Stadium while Alva hosts Newkirk on Thursday night at Ranger Field. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Travel With Tompkins Oct 13, 2009
Serious craft show patrons are sure to enjoy An Affair of the Heart arts and craft shows in Oklahoma City in October and in Tulsa in November. Both are huge shows featuring hundreds of vendors with hand-made items. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Thompson named top auctioneer at LMA contest (2) Oct 11, 2009
It was a good experience and I appreciate the opportunity and will try it again next year and hopefully be in Oklahoma City, where the competition will be next year. One that didn't travel quite so far was Kevin Schow from Paxton, Neb. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Area Veteran Must Travel Out-Of-State For Care Oct 9, 2009
So he has been shuffled around to hospitals in Albuquerque, San Francisco and now Oklahoma City. "Why Oklahoma? Why can't El Paso have it," asked Austin. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
KDOT submits $10M stimulus rail project Oct 6, 2009
The application is a further attempt to help connect passenger rail service from Kansas City to Oklahoma City ... Proponents of passenger rail travel trough the state are trying to extend the line between Oklahoma City and Ft. Worth, Texas, north to Kansas City ... The department has also applied for a $500,000 project to prepare a service development plan for potential intercity passenger rail service between Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
California Releases 2010 Schedule Oct 6, 2009
All six Pac-10 teams advanced to the Super Regionals with Arizona, Washington and Arizona State making it to Oklahoma City for the 2009 Women's College World Series. Last year, Cal qualified for the postseason for the 24th consecutive season, the second-longest streak in the nation and the longest in the Pac-10. (Calbears.com)
Gore Vidal: US will have a dictatorship soon Oct 5, 2009
Vidal became a supportive correspondent of Timothy McVeigh, who blew up the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City in 1995 killing 168 people. The huge loss of life, indeed McVeigh s act of mass murder, goes unmentioned by Vidal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Spotting terrorists: What to watch for and where Oct 3, 2009
Attorney: Oklahoma City bomb tapes appear edited. Long-secret security tapes showing the chaos immediately after the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building are blank in the minutes before the blast and appear to have been edited, an attorney who obtained the recordings said Sunday ... Long-secret security tapes showing the chaos immediately after the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building are blank in the minutes before the blast and appear to have been edited, an... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Mark MontiethINSIDE THE NBA Oct 3, 2009
Now an assistant coach in Oklahoma City, he can compare travel journals with Ollie ... Last week, for example, he loaded up his Escalade with all the clothes, utensils, cookware and bedding he'll need for the upcoming season and had the vehicle shipped to Oklahoma City, as if it were a 400-horsepower suitcase ... Oklahoma City is the 12th NBA city that the soon-to-be 37-year-old point guard will call home, if you can call a barren apartment with rented furniture thousands of miles from your... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Softball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
The Lady Bears open post-season play at the Big 12 Championships which runs May 14-16, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Lady Bears return 11 players and welcome seven newcomers to a team that finished 40-22 overall and finished No. 15 in the country. (Baylorbears.com)
Stanford Softball Unveils 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
NCAA Regional action will begin May 21, and leads up to the 29th annual Women's College World Series, June 3-9 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The 2009 season marked the 11th 40-win season in school history for Stanford. (Pac-10.org)
Sizing up the catching prospects Sep 22, 2009
Still, it wouldnt be a shock to see Richardson return to Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2010. The Sleepers. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
A-10 announces women's basketball conference slate Sep 18, 2009
The Musketeers matched a school record by securing their third-straight NCAA Tournament berth, earning a No. 5 seed in the Oklahoma City Regional. The close of January with a road trip for the Brown and White, facing Temple (Jan. (Gobonnies.com)
Durham clinches IL title Sep 18, 2009
The Bulls will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Memphis Redbirds or Sacramento River Cats for the Triple-A championship Tuesday night. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Southwestern travel notes Sep 15, 2009
The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association will show off the best of saddle making, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding during its annual exhibition in Oklahoma City Sept. 26-Dec. 6. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Team tackles turnover issues Sep 15, 2009
--- The lowest fare for a round-trip flight from Athens to Oklahoma City this weekend on travel Web site goes for $883 ... Georgia spent $6,274 for Cox's Sept. 4 flight from Athens to Oklahoma City on a Georgia Athletic Association plane, according to an invoice obtained by the Athens Banner-Herald. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CAMPUS RIVALRY: Providing your college football fix Sep 12, 2009
A sophomore at Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, Sanders is of his Hall of Fame dad. He rushed for 742 yards and 12 touchdowns as his school won theOklahoma 2A state title. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hot Springs 1st Park Up For New Quarters Sep 11, 2009
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry in April had recommended the Oklahoma City National Memorial for his state but Mint officials instead selected the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The Mint said the site of the 1995 federal building bombing is owned by a private foundation and not a federal agency. (Click2Houston, TX)
FORRESTER:Q&A with Durant on Thunder's large expectations Sep 9, 2009
I'm enjoying being in Oklahoma City and being around my teammates, Oklahoma City is all I've been thinking about ... SI.com: What do you like about Oklahoma City so much ... We're big on family and that's what we have in Oklahoma City. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
The 2009-10 Non-Conference Sch... Sep 9, 2009
The game will be nationally televised on ESPNU. A season ago, the Rams faced the Cowboys in the All-College Classic in Oklahoma City, dropping an 86-82 decision to head coach Travis Ford's squad. OSU finished with a 23-12 overall record - including a 9-7 mark in Big 12 play - and advanced to the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. (Gorhody.com)
3 Convicted in Plot to Blow Up Airliners Sep 8, 2009
The two largest terrorist attacks ever on U.S. soil were 9/11 and the Oklahoma City bombing. One was carried out by extremist loony Muslims and the other by an extremist loony right winger. (CBS News)
Georgia QB Joe Cox has 'flu-like symptoms' Sep 6, 2009
Felton said Cox was to fly on a private Georgia athletic association plane from Athens to Oklahoma City on Friday night ... The team took a 90-minute bus ride from Athens to Atlanta before making the flight to Oklahoma City. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Small plane crashes into Okla. park, 5 dead Sep 6, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A small aircraft plummeted into an Oklahoma park and burst into flames on Saturday after hitting a guide wire from a communications tower, killing all five people on board, investigators said. The six-passenger plane was on its way to Dallas when it crashed amid heavy fog near a baseball field in Tulsa, said Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. George Brown. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Movin' On Up: McCutchen's turn Sep 5, 2009
CALLED UP: Contract purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 27 when RHP Jason Jennings was released. DEBUT: Aug. 28 in a 3-2 loss to Minnesota. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Cox Launches MyPrimetime In Las Vegas, San Diego Sep 4, 2009
The company said the remaining Cox systems, which include northern Virginia, Cleveland and Oklahoma City, "will launch the service imminently.". "We're excited to near the full rollout of MyPrimetime to all Cox systems so that even more of our customers have the opportunity to view their favorite shows on their schedule," said Bob Nocera, Cox's director of marketing for new video services. (Multichannel News)
Family unplugs electronic devices for a long day's journey into the past Sep 1, 2009
So we confiscated the DVDs, the MP3 players and any other post-1970s technology and pointed the minivan from Albuquerque, N.M., to Oklahoma City, 540 miles away. First, a disclaimer. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
KDOT submits applications for rail funding Sep 1, 2009
KDOT submitted a second application for $500,000 to fund the creation of a service development plan for intercity passenger rail service between Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas ... The group wants to extend the Amtrak line between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Catching Up With Marcus Denmon Aug 29, 2009
It ll obviously be easier for Mizzou fans to come watch us in Kansas City compared to Oklahoma City. I know I ll have a lot of family and friends there. (Mutigers.com)
Mizzou Adds To National TV Slate Aug 28, 2009
The Tigers eventually played a school record 18 national TV games a year ago, including two during the team's run to a Big 12 Championship in Oklahoma City and four in NCAA Tournament action. Missouri Basketball opens its 2009-10 campaign on Nov. 6 with an exhibition contest against Truman State at Mizzou Arena. (Mutigers.com)
How to flourish on a barebones budget Aug 24, 2009
Decker proposed using Element Fusion, an Oklahoma City website designer, which created the NWOSU, Integris Hospital and Oklahoma City Stockyards websites. The website would cost $6,500 to build, with half that amount required as a retainer fee. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Contenders set for action-packed weekend Aug 22, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers. Playoff implications heat up as stretch run approaches. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Seattle Mayor Fighting to Hold Onto His Job Aug 21, 2009
Several issues have dogged the Democratic incumbent, including the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City and, more crucially, his support for building a multibillion-dollar tunnel to replace a crumbling elevated highway along the city's waterfront. But the city's response to a series of three snowstorms last December helped focus voters' discontent with his leadership. (Newsmax)
Boeing's Headache or Miracle? Aug 18, 2009
once promised fliers that its new would link small cities around the world, making it efficient for from, say, Oklahoma City to Istanbul. Travel writer Karen Schaler shares some last minute deals for a family vacation. (ABC News -- Business)
US shuts down Colonial BancGroup Aug 16, 2009
The FDIC said that MidFirst Bank, based in Oklahoma City, has agreed to assume all the deposits and $125. 5 million of the assets of Community Bank of Arizona, as well as about $24 million of the deposits and $11 million of the assets of Union Bank. (India Times)
Spurs host Cavaliers in pre-season play Aug 14, 2009
Oct. 20 at Oklahoma City (in Austin). Oct. 23 at Indiana. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Bucknell Baseball Welcomes Eight Recruits to Program Aug 14, 2009
Steve Carlin (Oklahoma City, Okla. Edmond Memorial) RHP Graduated from Edmond Memorial High School ; played baseball at University of Arkansas Fort Smith in 2008 and 2009 ; posted a 5-2 record with a 2. (Bucknellbison.com)
Roth Wraps Up the Pan American Qualifier Experience Aug 13, 2009
About the Pan American Qualifier The Pan American qualifier consists of 22 teams and will qualify the USA for the ISF Women's Fast Pitch World Championships next year in Oklahoma City as well as the Pan American Games in 2011 held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Contact the Cardinals Ticket Office. (Uoflsports.com)
Officials see rise in militia groups across US Aug 12, 2009
That movement bore the likes of Timothy McVeigh, who in 1995 blew up a federal building in Oklahoma City and killed 168 people ... "White supremacists and militias are more violent and thus more likely to conduct mass-casualty attacks on the scale of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing," the threat projection said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Minor League Roundup - 8/11 Aug 12, 2009
AAA: Oklahoma City 7 - (@) Fresno 2 W - Corey (6-5) HR - Huffman (6), Benjamin (3) 58-58, 5. 0 GB. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Roth's Saturday Blog from the Pan American Qualifier Aug 12, 2009
With the wins, the team has qualified for both 2011 Pan American Games as well as the 2010 International Softball Federation (ISF) Women's World Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla ... About the Pan American Qualifier The Pan American qualifier consists of 22 teams and will qualify the USA for the ISF Women's Fast Pitch World Championships next year in Oklahoma City as well as the Pan American Games in 2011 held in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Uoflsports.com)
Preseason schedule has N.O. playing twice at home Aug 11, 2009
The Hornets, with new players Emeka Okafor, Ike Diogu, Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton, make their home preseason debut Oct. 10 at the New Orleans Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the same day that LSU squares off at Tiger Stadium against Southeastern Conference rival Florida. Until television dictates kickoff time with certainty, tip time for the Hornets-Thunder matchup will remain TBA.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
UNLV's Island Schedule Released Aug 5, 2009
O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off (San Juan); SEC/BIG EAST Invitational; All-College Classic (Oklahoma City) and ESPNU BracketBusters; as well as the ESPN National Golf Challenge presented by Callaway. For more information, visit ESPNPlus. (Unlvrebels.com)
Click to read:3 U.S., 1 French Dead in Afghanistan Aug 2, 2009
The town is about 20 miles north of Oklahoma City, with a population of about 635 ... Located about 20 miles north of Oklahoma City, Cashion has a population of about 635. (CBS News)
Air Force C-130 to Test Maintenance Program Jul 30, 2009
" While Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City and Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, are also doing high-velocity maintenance tests, with the B-1B Lancer at Tinker AFB and the F-22 Raptor at Hill AFB, Robins AFB will be the first to actually implement the program. Comments 7/29/2009 3:52:49 PM ETIncredible time saving concept but without ISO docks in the field a frightening amount of indigenous maintenance capablity and expertise will disappear from the C-130 world. Airlines don't typically... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Trout bums: Riots in Iran and good friends Jul 28, 2009
My buddy T. Doug Stump, an attorney in Oklahoma City, and his wife, Kay, loaned us their camping trailer. It's nicer than we deserve and has everything we need: shower, refrigerator, beds; a place to tie flies, cook and store tons of gear. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Different paths for Oden and Durant Jul 26, 2009
Krzyzewski called the Oklahoma City forward a world-class talent. The only person who seems to think he has to prove himself this week is Durant, who has averaged 22. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oden, Durant in different spots at US minicamp Jul 25, 2009
U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski called the Oklahoma City forward a "world-class talent." The only person who seems to think he has to prove himself this week is Durant, who has averaged 22. 7 points since being taken with the No. 2 pick two years ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Executive AirShare expands Love Field fleet Jul 22, 2009
Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Okla. and Kansas City. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Local briefs: Fighters win titles Jul 21, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY - Jennie Finch and Jenae Leles homered and the U.S. capitalized on some shaky defense by Italy for a 12-0 victory Friday night at the World Cup of Softball. Third baseman Andrea Duran of Selma went 2 for 3 with a run, RBI and a stolen base for the U.S.. (Fresno Bee)
Despite dangers, car conversations continue Jul 19, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY - On his 15th birthday, Christopher Hill got his first cellphone. For his 16th, he was given a used red Ford Ranger pickup, a source of pride he washed every week. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Indonesia expects tourism blow Jul 18, 2009
"It is bound to be misinterpreted - this is much more like the Oklahoma City bombing than the events of 9/11," says Mr James, an American. Asked if he would advise friends or relatives to still visit the country, he says "of course". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Simpson On Life with Hall of Fame Grandfather Billy Williams Jul 15, 2009
He always asks me when we are going to Oklahoma City [for the College Softball World Series] because he wants to be the first to buy a plane ticket so he can come cheer us on. What are your softball aspirations. (Fightingillini.com)
U.S. Marshals Discuss New Courthouse Security Efforts at National Conference Jul 11, 2009
"No one was paying attention before that." He was referring to the Oklahoma City federal building bombing in 1995, which killed 168. Threats have increased substantially since the 2001 terrorist attacks; scores of letter bombs have been mailed to courthouses since then. (Law.com)
TigsTown '09 Draft Blog Jul 11, 2009
Oklahoma City has been a powerhouse in the NAIA ranks, and that is no different in 2009, as the Stars have raced out to a 13-0 start ... Oklahoma City should also have a few seniors get drafted with former Tigers draft-and-follow Ryan Lindgren ranking among them. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Westminster students, alumni begin 1st Blue Jay Across USA tour Jul 11, 2009
Events will be held in St. Louis, Hannibal/Quincy, Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville, Nashville, Little Rock, NW Arkansas, Springfield, Tulsa, Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Colorado Springs, Denver and Kansas City. Westminster President Barney Forsythe will join the group at events in St. Louis, Chicago and Denver. (Fulton Sun, MO)
