In Other Words with Dave
I visited an old friend during a recent trip to Orlando, Florida. It had been decades since we’d seen each other. Our meeting place was set: We were to reunite outside the Comic Strip Cafe at Toon Lagoon in Universal Studios. Alright, that’s clear enough; I can handle that. Alison had gently encouraged me over…
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My Daddy My Hero
My father was my childhood hero, a picture of unreserved love. My earliest memory is of Daddy rocking me in a straight back chair, feeling the back and forth, thumping motion while he sang “Bringing In The Sheaves.” With few photos of my childhood, I have little to trigger long ago memories, but many are…
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Endeavor Games
The 26th annual UCO Endeavor Games are set to take over Edmond from June 5–8, bringing with them a powerful mix of athleticism, community, and celebration. Hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma, this nationally acclaimed adaptive sports event invites athletes with physical disabilities from all over the country to compete, connect, and inspire –…
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Father’s Day Feasts Around Town
TEXLAHOMA BBQ Give dad a break from the grill with Texlahoma’s new best deal! Monday through Friday from 11-4 enjoy a Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork Sandwich with a side and drink for $10.50. June 1 through Father’s Day, get a free bottle of sauce with a $50 gift card purchase. Savor tender, tasty meats…
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Victor Silva’s 3D-Printed Mini Viper
Victor Silva’s love for cars started long before he ever got behind the wheel. Growing up near Brazil’s Interlagos racetrack, the roar of Formula 1 engines and the legacy of Ayrton Senna made cars feel like something more than just machines—they were alive. His grandmother noticed his early curiosity for how things worked and encouraged…
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Edmond Electric Linemen Take the National Stage
Three linemen from the City of Edmond recently traveled to Roseville, California, to compete in the American Public Power Association (APPA) Lineworkers Rodeo – and no, it does not involve horses. “When people hear ‘rodeo,’ they think of bull riding,” said Travis Matthews. “But we’re out here doing the everyday tasks of our job in…
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Sewing Hope & Bringing Joy to Children
For children facing serious illness, a small gesture can make a big difference. That’s the heart behind Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to delivering handmade pillowcases to pediatric hospitals. With 360 hospitals served across the country, the organization aims to bring a bit of comfort and joy to young patients under the…
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Hoop Dreams
Van Shea Iven remembers competing in the Elks National Hoop Shoot in the late 1970s. Little did he know that his children would far surpass his scores. The children’s free-throw competition is simple: Take 25 shots at the rim and see who makes the most baskets. Nearly 100,000 competitors registered for the 2025 Hoop Shoot,…
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Opera for Everyone
If you think opera is only high-brow music for an older crowd, then you haven’t met Painted Sky Opera company. Moving into its tenth year, Painted Sky is making opera more approachable for all ages. This year’s season includes the classic Figaro, Figaro, Figaro (of Bugs Bunny fame), a recent opera about homesteaders in the…
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A LOOK Back: Daddy & Daughter
Carl Benne and his one-year-old daughter, Kimberly, enjoy a concert in Stephenson Park during the summer of 1978. Carl was the main driving force of the Edmond Round Up Club and LibertyFest Rodeo for over 40 years. Kimberly, now Kimberly Benne-Gray, has been involved with the Club her whole life and continues her dad’s legacy…
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