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Money. The holiday shopping season gave the Oklahoma economy a boost. The holiday shopping season did not give my bank account a boost.

Education. Perjury charges against a former telecommunications company employee have been dropped in a case that alleged he lied about some 2007 Final Four basketball season tickets to the superintendent of Broken Arrow Public Schools at the time. No lying?

Animals. Gifts from donors of all ages and backgrounds are coming in to support a new animal hospital at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Nothing helps cure an ailing turtle better than a $5 bill.