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STILLWATER, Okla. – Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at any time.

The North Fork of Red River Conservation District announced that funds are available for cost share assistance on select conservation practices. The State of Oklahoma has provided limited funds to our conservation district to help landowners implement measures that address their resource concerns.

The Senate just passed its third major deadline of this legislative session. House bills had to pass a Senate committee by April 11 to continue advancing through the Legislature. Now, the Senate is done with the bulk of its committee work for this session. Of the 424 pieces of House legislation that came to the Senate, 330 bills passed out of committees. Across the Capitol rotunda, 234 Senate bills advanced out of House committees. Many of the bills that were approved in committees are just one step away from advancing to the governor’s desk. Now, my chamber will focus on hearing House bills and amended Senate bills on the floor.

Last weekend the 40th Annual Southwest Farm and Home Expo concluded under sunny weather and large crowds. The event kicked off Saturday, April 13th, morning with local farmers earning continuing education credits, followed by the All-Breed Bull sale.

Applications for the 2024-25 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2024.

Too many believers die slowly and prematurely through ignorance of the methods used by satan to destroy lives. A primary tool he employs is cultural lies we’ve learned to believe as truth.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Gregory celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary! Mr. Gregory commented that it did not seem like more than ten or fifteen years since they were married, and that his bride was still his sweetheart.

The 4-H has long been established in Beckham County. For generations, America’s largest youth organization has passed its community emphasis to Sayre’s children.

Poppy’s Pit and Grill to provide three meat dinner

DEAR ABBY

A 49-year-old Mangum man was charged in the Beckham County District Court on April 10 with charges of assault on a police officer, larceny, and obstructing an officer. At approximately 10:06 am on April 9, Elk City police were dispatched to the Elk City Walmart for a possible shoplifter who had reportedly left the building with stolen items. The suspect was identified as Jason Bruffy.

Sayre Public Schools Superintendent Danny Crabb recently announced his retirement from SPS and public education.