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Taco Bell Foundation Awards $244K in Grants to Tulsa Nonprofits

Taco Bell Foundation Awards $244K in Grants to Tulsa Nonprofits

The Taco Bell Foundation has allocated over $244,000 in grant funding to various nonprofit organizations within the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. These grants are specifically aimed at supporting programs designed to help young people develop essential skills, build confidence, and foster brighter futures. This local initiative is part of a larger, record-breaking effort by the foundation, which is distributing $32 million in Community Grants to more than 700 nonprofit organizations nationwide. This represents a 40% increase in nonprofit partners compared to the previous year. K-MAC Enterprises, a Taco Bell franchisee, played a significant role by contributing over $1.4 million in Community Grant funding across the 10 states it serves, with more than $470,640 directed to seven Oklahoma nonprofit organizations. The funding is primarily generated through customer contributions, specifically through the 'Round Up' program where patrons can round up their order totals.
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Oklahoma Exits Top 5 States for Teen Birth Rates, Marking Significant Progress

Oklahoma Exits Top 5 States for Teen Birth Rates, Marking Significant Progress

Oklahoma has successfully dropped out of the top five states with the highest teen birth rates in the nation. This achievement follows years of dedicated effort and community investment aimed at deterring teen pregnancy. In 2014, Oklahoma held the second-highest ranking, with over 38 births per 1,000 teenage females. Current data indicates a substantial reduction, with the rate now standing at 17 births per 1,000. Local organizations, such as Amplify Youth Health Collective, attribute this progress to the proactive decisions made by young people regarding their health, especially when provided with access to information and resources. Heather Duvall, Executive Director at Amplify Youth Health Collective, emphasized that the credit belongs to the youth for making healthy choices. The collective's Director of Learning and Impact, Jenny Briggs, highlighted the importance of digital literacy and media literacy in health education, ensuring young people can vet credible health resources online.
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Edmond Receives $3 Million Federal Grant for Behavioral Health Crisis Response

Edmond Receives $3 Million Federal Grant for Behavioral Health Crisis Response

The City of Edmond has been awarded a federal grant totaling $3 million over four years to enhance its behavioral health crisis response services. This grant, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as part of the Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team Partnerships program, will provide $750,000 annually. Edmond is one of only 17 recipients nationwide and one of two in Oklahoma to secure this funding, which notably does not require a local match. The city plans to collaborate with Community Bridges Inc. and DCCCA Oklahoma to bolster mobile crisis response capabilities and offer additional training for crisis teams and community agencies. The primary goal of this initiative is to establish or improve mobile crisis teams that cater to children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises, thereby offering alternatives to traditional law enforcement and emergency department interventions for behavioral health emergencies.
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Fraud Alert: Oregon, Oklahoma enter danger zone after Week 2 setbacks

Fraud Alert: Oregon, Oklahoma enter danger zone after Week 2 setbacks

After getting away in Week 1, Oregon can't escape being guilty of fraud in Week 2. There are other teams in the same boat.
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College football’s 5 biggest questions for Week 3 starts atop the Big Ten

College football’s 5 biggest questions for Week 3 starts atop the Big Ten

From Arch Manning's Heisman chase to Ohio State's offense and Oregon's struggles, the biggest questions facing college football.
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The Health Disparities Podcast Explores Health Challenges and Equity Initiatives

The Health Disparities Podcast Explores Health Challenges and Equity Initiatives

The Health Disparities Podcast, a flagship program by the Movement is Life Community, is exploring pressing health challenges through conversations with experts. A recent episode featured Dr. Caira Boggs, Director of the Michigan Public Health Institute’s Center for Health Innovation and Practice and Detroit Health Initiatives. Dr. Boggs, a Detroit native, leads 16 initiatives focused on health equity, recovery, food access, chronic disease prevention, and community-led grantmaking, all rooted in the lived experiences of Detroit neighborhoods. She shared her personal journey, from growing up in a connected Detroit community to witnessing stark disparities in college, which fueled her desire to advocate for marginalized communities, particularly Black women disproportionately affected by maternal and infant health outcomes. The discussion highlighted the resilience of Detroit neighborhoods despite challenges like redlining and food insecurity, the impact of Detroit schools on Dr. Boggs' public health perspe...
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Remembering Joe Hornaday, Texas Tech football SID from a throwback era

Remembering Joe Hornaday, Texas Tech football SID from a throwback era

Texas Tech football didn't always win a lot when Joe Hornaday was SID, but the longtime publicist made media want to come cover the Red Raiders.
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Mizzou wrestling announces 2026-27 schedule

Mizzou wrestling announces 2026-27 schedule

Tiger Style will have plenty of opportunities to compete in front of its home crowd during this coming season.
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A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels
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Tulsa Nurse Performs CPR, Saves Drowning Woman at Zink Lake

Tulsa Nurse Performs CPR, Saves Drowning Woman at Zink Lake

A local nurse, Amanda Bose, saved a woman from drowning at Zink Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on a recent Sunday night. Bose was taking a walk near the wave pool when she observed a man and a woman submerge in the water. Realizing the woman was in distress, Bose immediately entered the water to assist. She managed to reach the unconscious woman and pull her towards the shore. With the help of others, the woman was brought out of the water, and Bose, a trained nurse, began performing CPR. Her quick actions successfully revived the woman before emergency services arrived. Bose expressed relief that everyone was safe following the incident.
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Heat dome pattern brings twice the usual 100-degree days to some cities

Heat dome pattern brings twice the usual 100-degree days to some cities

A heat dome is driving triple-digit temperatures across the southern U.S., with some cities recording more than twice their typical 100-degree days.
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Ella Langley concert in Jacksonville: Are tickets still available?

Ella Langley concert in Jacksonville: Are tickets still available?

Country music star Ella Langley is bringing her sold-out "Dandelion Tour" to Jacksonville. Here's how to get resale tickets.