StateImpact Oklahoma



City of Duncan Considers Drastic Measures As Its Main Water Source Dries Up

Southwestern Oklahoma continues to be brutalized as it heads into a fourth consecutive year of drought.

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Legislature Adopts Resolution Asking U.S. Geological Survey for New Red River Study

Water levels at Lake Texoma are way down, and for many reasons.

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Water Board Member Also President of Group That’s Suing Water Board

Tom Buchanan: He’s the vice-chairman of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. He’s also president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.

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Bill to Allow New Tax On Limestone and Sand Mines Dead Until Next Year

That means it won’t become law — this year. McCall, R-Atoka, fully expects to try again.

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Federal Flood Insurance Fix Still Means Higher Premiums For Some Oklahomans

Only about 18,000 of Oklahoma’s 3.8 million residents have flood insurance.

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OKC Residents Living Off the Water Grid Owe Millions In Past Due Trash Bills

There’s no charge for water on their utility bills, but they’re still supposed to pay for trash pickup.

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Western Oklahoma Gets Some Drought Relief In the Form of State Grant Money

Parts of western Oklahoma are going into their fourth year of drought.

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Worsening Drought Exposes Host of Other Problems for Lake Texoma Residents

At the end of August 2013, Lake Texoma was full of water.

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