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News | Published: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Fresh Christmas trees are good for the Oklahoma economy and the ecosystem, Oklahoma Forestry Services Director George Geissler said.

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Healthy Christmas sales boost Oklahoma's economic growth Updated: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Gross tax collections for the fourth quarter of 2011 were 10.5 percent ahead of the final three months of 2010, and total year collections surpassed the previous year by 9.6 percent, figures released by the state treasurer show. Read More
Barons: Todd Nelson is All-Star Game coach, Barons throttle Houston Published: Sun, Jan 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Goaltender Yann Danis notches third shutout of the season, and Magnus Paajarvi adds a goal and two assists in 6-0 rout. Read More
Holiday lights still on in Yukon, Midwest City Published: Thu, Dec 29, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Yukon and Midwest City will have their holiday lights displays up for a while longer. Read More
'Arbor Claus' surprises Oklahoma City volunteers with trees Published: Thu, Dec 29, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment OKC Beautiful is surprising 10 residents throughout Oklahoma City with free trees. The trees are delivered and planted by Arbor Claus, a special outdoors version of Santa Claus. Read More
Holiday season gives birth to new shoppers Published: Wed, Dec 28, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Four new types of American shoppers have emerged this holiday season. There's the bargain hunter who times deals. The midnight buyer who stays up late for discounts. The returner who gets buyer's remorse. And the “me” shopper who self-gifts. Read More
Downtown in December still going strong in Oklahoma City Published: Wed, Dec 28, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment A few days remain in Downtown in December, a 50-day marathon of holiday events in downtown Oklahoma City. Attractions include lights displays, water taxi rides, ice skating and snow tubing. Read More
Some Oklahoma county, state offices closed on Tuesday Published: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Some government offices remain closed on Tuesday as employees observe Christmas holidays Read More
Oklahoma shoppers seek post-holiday bargains Updated: Mon, Dec 26, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Oklahoma shoppers sought post-holiday bargains Monday. Some analysts predicted that retail traffic would be up on the day after Christmas this year. That's because the day falls on a Monday when stores are open long hours and many people are off work. Read More
Oklahoma pastors encourage families to share true meaning of Christmas Published: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Several Oklahoma clergy members encourage families and congregations to share the biblical Christmas story. Read More
Helen Ford Wallace: Parties, Etc.-Dec. 25th Published: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Cocktails and Cheer, Mix and Mingle, Happy Holidays! Read More
Christmas games special, exciting for Durant Published: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Last season, Kevin Durant flashed his All-Star form with 44 points on ‘The Lord's Day' as the Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets. Read More
Christmas not just for presents or profit Published: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Business Editor Clytie Bunyan brings island Christmas to Oklahoma. Read More
Midwest City veteran parallels found in classic movie, 'White Christmas' Published: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment State group salutes World War II vets with free flights to D.C. memorial Read More
Nontraditional Christmas proved most memorable Published: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment One Christmas memory for Business Writer Jennifer Palmer stands out from the rest. It was the year her family took off to the beach instead of having a traditional holiday at home. Read More
Annual Christmas dinner brings joy to Norman families, volunteers Published: Sat, Dec 24, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment The free community dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Norman High School. Read More
Christmas forecast for central Oklahoma has changed to a chance for snow Updated: Fri, Dec 23, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment After a forecast of sunny and bright weather for Christmas in central Oklahoma, the forecast has changed. Forecasters say there is a 30 percent chance for snow and rain Sunday morning, with freezing temperatures. Read More
Sonic, other Oklahoma City-area businesses say they will be open Christmas Day Published: Sat, Dec 24, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Some McDonald's, Starbucks, Walgreens and movie theaters in the Oklahoma City area also will welcome customers Christmas Day. Read More
Blue Star Mothers adopt soldiers Updated: Fri, Dec 23, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Soldiers in basic training get a day out for the holidays Read More
Santa visits homeless children at Oklahoma City shelter Updated: Fri, Dec 23, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Santa Claus visits children at the City Rescue Mission in Oklahoma City two days before Christmas. Read More
'Elf on the Shelf' is holiday hit Published: Sat, Dec 24, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment In a few short years, the “Elf on the Shelf” picture book and accompanying elf doll has been transformed from a Christmas phenomenon known mostly around the Atlanta area to a national sensation sold in 12,000 stores. Read More