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Firefighters ran out of water while battling a house fire. The lack of water hampered the effort i fighting the fire.

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The young man walked slowly along the highway. He carried a backpack which was loaded with what could have been all his possessions. Although it was morning, sweat was already trickling down his face. The hot summer sun created shimmers on the highway ahead of him.
Hot weather during the old days

Hot weather during the old days

Hot weather during the old days

In May, when school was out, the weather was pleasant and life was enjoyable. As July and August approach, the hot summer days set in and for the most part, it was hard to enjoy the scorching hot days of summer.
Coffeetime Column

Coffeetime Column

Coffeetime Column

Ever been looked squarely in the eyes and bluntly told you are a bitter, angry person? Probably not. After all, who in their right mind wants to be within twelve feet of a bear and throw heavy stones at that huge, furious mass of muscle and bone? Nobody wants to face that.

Thinking Out Loud

Scissortail Hospice Chaplain Bristow, OklahomaMoving Through the Sandstorm of Grief !Grief had come to visit when I was 42. Just barged on in the front door of my heart and took up residence like he owned the place. And like any uninvited and annoying houseguest, he just wouldn't leave.
A firefighter works to extinguish a raging wildfire in early March 2025.

A firefighter works to extinguish a raging wildfire in early March 2025.

Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster.Oklahomans affected by wildfires know firsthand how it feels to watch their home, apartment or property burn and then ask, “What do I do now?