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NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, “Civics” encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.

Tomás Díaz de la Rubia

Lasers, satellites and race cars: OU’s Tomás Díaz de la Rubia loves science

Growing up in Spain, science was a common subject of conversation in Tomás Díaz de la Rubia's home. His father was and engineer and...
Oklahoma County new jail site stockyards location

Still seeking jail site, OK County commissioners pull 3 locations, ponder Stockyards option

The saga seeking a site for Oklahoma County's new jail may be nearing a conclusion as some locations were eliminated during today's Board of...
Deo decision, Okfuskee County, subject matter jurisdiction

With appeal possible, Deo decision says Oklahoma retains ‘subject matter jurisdiction’ in Indian Country

Oklahoma retains subject matter jurisdiction over crimes committed by Indigenous people in Indian Country, according to a recent decision from the state's highest criminal...
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority challenges new law, HB 2263

Turnpike Authority to challenge new law giving Legislature control of board

Saying the measure violates the Oklahoma Constitution's separation of powers clause, the state Turnpike Authority's governing board voted today to challenge a new law...
Tim Gatz pay raise

Compensation conversation: Gatz, ODOT employees raised, Thompson talks statewide

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Monday recommended a 30 percent increase for the executive director of the Department of Transportation, who also serves as...
RISE STEAM Academy approved, OKCPS charter school applications

OKCPS board approves STEAM academy, rejects 2 other NEOKC charter proposals

Members of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board voted Monday night to approve a new "STEAM Academy" charter school serving OKC's historically Black northeast...
Oklahoma education roundup, Ryan Walters, Phil Koons, Katherine Curry

Okla. education updates on Arthur, Epic, Curry, Koons

Happy 2024, #oklaed. As a new year begins, a number of stories from across the world of Oklahoma education that have been ongoing for months...
Norman OG&E franchise

‘Implied contract’: Balkman boots lawsuit claiming ‘fraud’ under expired Norman, OG&E franchise

An attempted class-action lawsuit accusing OG&E of fraudulent collection of electric utility franchise fees from Norman residents was dismissed today by Cleveland County District...
Brayden Bull, Crosson decision

Precedential prosecution: How Brayden Bull ended up in federal, state and tribal courts

The Rogers County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant and arrested Brayden Kent Bull on Nov. 18, 2021, for possession of child pornography. Since...
Timothy Owen

Charge dismissed against former EPD employee accused of sexting minor family member

Former Edmond Police Department officer Timothy Owen will not return to his job as quartermaster with the agency despite a felony criminal case against...

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