Bee Healthy Cafe: A Values Based Rebrand
In 2007, Cindy and Amir Alavi were riding bikes, like they often did, when Cindy started feeling ill. Soon Cindy would face a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and learn that healthy eating would be key to her quality of life and longevity. At the time, Amir was working as an independent photographer and filmmaker, and Cindy…
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A Patriotic Message from General Rita Aragon
Rita Aragon joined the Oklahoma National Guard for a simple reason–she needed the money. She was a single mom with two young girls, and her schoolteacher salary wasn’t enough. “I was also working fast food and as the church secretary, but I still needed my parent’s financial help to make ends meet.” In 1979, Aragon’s…
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We are for Good: A Local Podcast goes Global
From the upstairs of a century-old home near downtown Edmond, Becky Endicott and Jonathan McCoy launched their podcast, We are for Good. The podcast debuted at #1 in the nonprofit category and has listeners across the United States and in more than 85 countries worldwide. A year has passed since the first episode. They’ve found…
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Golden Age of Radio Returns
Before television, families gathered around the radio to listen to music and entertainment. Comedies, mysteries, and science fiction skits became especially popular, relying on masterful storytelling and sound effects to spark the imagination–no screen required. The Edmond Historical Society & Museum began reenacting famous radio shows in 2018 as part of its living history program….
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Duke, the Wolf-Dog
Perhaps you’ve seen James Samples and his rather large dog around Edmond or local pet supply stores. Actually, the rather large dog is a hybrid wolf-dog. We visited with James and Duke and learned about this unique pet-owning experience. How did you become a wolf-dog owner? About 10 years ago I decided that I wanted…
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Afghan Rescue
“Thank you my brother, my sister! My family is safe in the airport…God bless you, you are angels!” When David and Meagan Owens heard these words from Afghan Interpreter, Fahim, they finally breathed deeply after weeks of sleepless nights. After graduating from Edmond North in 2001, David enlisted in the Marines and immediately deployed to…
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Yo Pablo Tacos & Tequila
Every day at Yo Pablo is ‘Taco Tuesday’ because everything on this inventive menu is something to celebrate! Think fresh, handmade ingredients, unique sauces and meticulous preparation. These are next level tacos. And they’re the reason this lively spot is the hot new go-to for family meals or hanging out with friends. Opening the first…
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My Two Beautiful Boys
Drug overdose. It’s every parent’s fear, and now that Denise Roberts has lived through it twice, she’s on a mission to raise awareness. “Because if you find out your child has cancer, there’s support. If you find out your kid’s addicted to drugs, nothing happens. Silence. There was no support. Family members pull away. No…
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Fetch Fido a Flight
When Vikki Smith moved to Oklahoma, she couldn’t help but notice quite a few stray dogs wandering about. She quickly learned that many area shelters were overcrowded. Even with local rescue programs addressing the issue, there still wasn’t the capacity to offset the number of strays taken in, many of which could end up euthanized….
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