OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma and Texas panhandles expect an uptick in tourism following a two-part television series on the Dust Bowl, what many call the nation's worst manmade disaster.
PBS' series on "The Dust Bowl" concluded Monday night. The film by Ken Burns featured interviews with a number of Panhandle residents who lived through a decade's worth of drought and wind storms.
The executive director of the Guymon Chamber of Commerce, Jada Breeden, expects interest in the area to pick up due to the series.
Nick Olson, director of the XIT Museum in Dalhart, Texas, said the series and books about the period will bring people to the region. Olson says many people who visit think the area still has sand dunes. He says the dunes exist but are now grass-covered.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:51:06 GMT
COMANCHE COUNTY,Okla _The two Moore Elementary Schools devastated by Monday's tornado left many parents questioning the safety of their child's school. In Lawton and surrounding communities, many of
The two Moore Elementary Schools devastated by Monday's tornado left many parents questioning the safety of their child's school.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:50:07 GMT
LAWTON,Okla_Summer has officially started for hundreds of area teens. Lawton's three high schools are all graduating this week. Lawton High kicked it off with their commencement ceremony Thursday night
Summer has officially started for hundreds of area teens. Lawton's three high schools are all graduating this week. Lawton High kicked it off with their commencement ceremony Thursday night at Great Plains Coliseum.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:54:16 GMT
DUKE Okla_ It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma. The classrooms in Duke sit about 15 feet underground in Western Jackson County. The classrooms were
7News is continuing our coverage of schools in our area, particularly those that have upgraded their buildings with safety in mind.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:43:08 GMT
COMANCHE, Okla_ A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school. Superintendent Terry Davidson is resigning, not because he doesn't like his job, but to save money. He
Comanche Superintendent Terry Davidson is taking a drastic measure to help his school.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:34:28 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges." It's all
Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges."
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After over a century of being banned, gay youth are now allowed to be a part of the Boy Scouts. But gay adult leaders and parents are still not permitted to participate.
After over a century of being banned, gay youth are now allowed to be a part of the Boy Scouts. But gay adult leaders and parents are still not permitted to participate.
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