Oklahoma vs. Texas showdown set for new kickoff time

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June 5, 2024

The storied Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. showdown on October 12 at the iconic Cotton Bowl, the Sooners and Longhorns are set to continue their long standing rivalry under the new banner of the SEC.

The forthcoming matchup at the Cotton Bowl will be the 120th meeting in the rivalry’s history but marks the first occasion the two teams compete as members of the SEC. Texas leads the all-time headto- head record with 63 wins, 51 losses, and five draws. During their time in the Big 12, Oklahoma had the upper hand, securing 18 victories in 29 encounters.

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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

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Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...

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School Board sees drawings of new building project

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

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Cemetery tour Oct. 17

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Porter woman dies in accident

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County GOP News

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Driver injured after falling asleep

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William Escamilla, 25, of Chickasha fell asleep while driving on I-40 at mile marker 272 in McIntosh County and crashed and rolled one time, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Three passengers ...