A new mural titled “Howdy” now greets visitors inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Created by local artist Nick Bayer, the 17-by-20-foot piece joins the City’s growing public art collection.
A recent Journal Record article highlighted results from a VegasInsider study on the best states for tailgating, and Oklahoma landed at No. 10, credited for its affordability and passionate fan culture that help create one of the most authentic game day experiences in the country.
Momentum continues to build in Midtown as “The Eddie,” a new mixed-use development, moves toward construction in 2026. The project, located on the former EMSA headquarters site at 1111 Classen Drive, will feature apartments, retail space and a public park with an amphitheater, adding a new layer of vibrancy to one of Oklahoma City’s most walkable districts.
Stephen Jury will serve as the keynote speaker for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State of the Economy event on November 19.
Veterans have played an essential role in shaping Oklahoma City, protecting our freedoms and strengthening our communities. This Veterans Day, organizations across the Greater OKC area are hosting events to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
Thousands gathered in downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at the intersection of North Robinson Avenue and West Main Street to dedicate the Clara Luper National Sit-In Plaza—a new landmark honoring Clara Luper and the original 13 students who sat down at a segregated lunch counter in 1958 at Katz Drug Store downtown.
Five Oklahoma startups have joined the gBETA Oklahoma City accelerator, part of a push to deepen the region’s innovation economy. The new cohort includes FKTea, Muse, Prairie Biosciences, RegIQ and Sckry.
The Team Tinker Food Pantry at Tinker Air Force Base is serving an average of 40 families per day, with numbers expected to rise as Oklahoma SNAP benefits expired on Nov. 1.
