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NOC offering Data Analytics course this summer

3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (303+ words) Northern Oklahoma College is offering a Data Analytics course during the Summer 2026 semester, giving students an opportunity to gain practical skills that are increasingly valuable in today's workforce. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of data analysis, including how…...

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Pro Tem Paxton Secures Senate Passage of Bill to Extend Foster Care Services to Young Adults

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (173+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously. Senate Bill…...

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Mustang kindergartener collaborates with father to publish children's book

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (306+ words) A young student from Mustang has collaborated with her father to publish a children's book, bringing a family concept that had been in development for 15 years to fruition. The book, "Charlie's Backyard Adventures, features illustrations by 6-year-old Charlie Rogers and…...

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House Advances Fiscally Conservative Bill to Support Children's Summer Nutrition

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (384+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Legislation by Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, to ensure Oklahoma participates in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children program has passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. Beginning with…...

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Tips to help kids adjust sleep schedules ahead of school

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (343+ words) Sleep experts and researchers at the University of Notre Dame say one of the biggest mistakes parents make is waiting until the night before school starts to change sleep habits. Instead, they recommend gradually shifting wake-up and bedtime routines to…...

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Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (57+ words) Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and…...