Youth and Family Services, a nonprofit organization that has served youth and families in Oklahoma for more than 50 years is inviting the community to help “Light the Way” for youth in need, June 27th, 2026. They are hosting a nighttime Light the Way Glow 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, a family-friendly event designed to bring the community together while raising funds to build a new youth shelter for vulnerable children and teens in Oklahoma.
What a glorious time in Oklahoma and the American Republic as free people begin campaigns for public office. Here candidate filing begins Wednesday, April 1, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today. The three-day candidate filing period will run from April 1 through April 3. Filing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, filed a concurrent resolution recognizing Oklahoma native Chuck Norris for a lifetime of achievement and contributions to the state and nation. The measure was heard on the House floor Monday and adopted.
“Chuck Norris is one of our own, and his story is something Oklahomans can really take pride in,” Adams said. “From serving our country to becoming a global name in martial arts and entertainment, he’s always carried himself with strength and character. This resolution is just a small way to recognize all he’s accomplished and the example he continues to set.”
ASEZ WAO, a young adult volunteer group from the World Mission Society Church of God, is partnering with the City of Tulsa Parks and Recreation to host a community cleanup in honor of the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
The event will take place on April 19th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza, a historic and symbolic location along Route 66. Volunteers will focus on graffiti removal and general cleanup efforts to help restore and preserve the site.
March 16, marked the beginning of the enrollment period for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program, which allows families to obtain refundable tax credits to pay for private-school tuition in the coming 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment will remain open until June 15, 2026.
“In Oklahoma, we trust parents to make the best decisions for their children’s education, and this program helps eligible families choose private school for their kids,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt. “We’re proud to expand educational freedom and give all Oklahoma families more options.”
