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Multiple updates concerning Weatherford’s economic development were given at the Weatherford Economic Development Foundation meeting Wednesday. Lyle Road is finished aside from the completion of the sidewalks and last finishing touches.

Richard Brownen, outgoing Superintendent, gave his monthly report during the school board meeting Monday. According to Brownen, the current revenue projections coming in very close to where they were originally projected.

Ticks transmit a greater diversity of disease-causing organisms to wildlife, domesticated animals and humans than any other vector arthropod. Ticks are also known to cause paralysis, toxicosis and allergic reactions. Tick bites can cause dermatitis (an itching, swelling, inflamed condition of the skin) on the host. In animals, the loss of blood can cause secondary anemia and sometimes death.

The best way to prevent tick-borne disease is to prevent ticks from attaching and feeding for long periods. Notably, a low percentage of ticks are infected with pathogens.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers many summer music opportunities for students. The SWOSU music department will offer seven different camps this summer to students interested in practicing their musical abilities.

After declining to take action last week, the Oklahoma House Rules Committee advanced a resolution approving all proposed State Department of Education rules except one after a meeting Tuesday afternoon. The vote comes as State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has been advocating heavily on social media and in an email to legislators for his rules tying school accreditation to student academic performance.

Tri State Media LLC announced on Monday its acquisition of the Tri State area’s go-to radio station K101 (KWOX-FM), as well as its sister station Z-92 (KMZE-FM). Tri State Media LLC is a group of western Oklahoma natives committed to keeping news, weather, sports and events coverage local and focused on what matters to rural Americans.

Interim Superintendent Richard Brownen presenting Creek Williams with the Weatherford Oil and Gas Scholarship. Cam Henderson/WDN Cam Henderson/WDN Cam Henderson/WDN .

Experts share bathroom trends to look for in 2024 The bathroom is arguably the most frequented space in most homes. As the place where we begin and end our daily routines, this space is a vital hub for our lives. Recognizing this, an increasing number of homeowners are now focusing on unlocking the full potential of their bathroom spaces, aiming to create an enjoyable and functional environment that will stand the test of time.