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Published: December 6, 2008
Sales-tax revenue up in metro
BY TIM HENLEY
Most metro-area cities saw gains in November sales tax revenue, according to a report released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission .

Warr Acres, El Reno , Norman , Nichols Hills , Kingfisher, Chandler and Edmond saw increases. Choctaw, Purcell and Yukon showed slight decreases.

Warr Acres made the biggest gain, with a 28 percent jump from the same period a year ago. The city brought in $384,238.

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