Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The 2020 census shows that in Oklahoma, those of Hispanic origins make up app

Friday will kick off celebrations to mark the public opening of lower Scissortail Park, with grand opening activities continuing through the weekend with fitness events, wellness classes, a concert, children’s events, performances, food trucks and more. The south, or lower, park adds sporting fields and courts; shaded, open park spaces; and trails, all connected to the upper park via Skydance Bridge. The lower park completes the 70-acre Scissortail Park, first conceived more

Nothing ushers in fall better than the Oklahoma State Fair. From Sept 15-25, our OKC Fairgrounds will come alive with rides, shows, competitions, exhibits, games and food. For Oklahoma City, the annual tradition is about far more than concerts, blue ribbons, funnel cake and a Ferris wheel; the fair is one of our state’s largest events and has a significant economic impact on Oklahoma City. Approximately 900,000 attend the Oklahoma State Fair annually, about a fourth of the en

The OKC Rescue Program is preparing for the next phase of its COVID business recovery support. We currently are accepting proposals from Oklahoma City businesses and not-for-profits to provide case management, training, mentorship and other assistance to help minority-owned suppliers from Oklahoma City to identify and complete RFPs and RFQs, complete business certifications, secure bonding or collateral requirements, and otherwise compete for procurement opportunities. Sought