“This story continues to generate interest since the American Heartland Theme Park and Resort was announced in Vinita in July 2023. Developers say they are still on track to build a $2.5 billion Disney-like project there.”
“I had to be up at 4:30 a.m. in order to spend half a day with local Walmart manager, Traci Clark, who was incredibly gracious and had a keen attention to detail.”
“The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that states can legalize sports betting. In 2025, Texas, which has virtually no casinos, could have legal sports betting before Oklahoma, despite more than 140 casinos here.”
“While Tulsa has a storied history and deep roots in the oil and gas industry, the city is also aiming to become a big tech hub with a coalition of private companies and nonprofits. What would 56,000 additional high-paying jobs in the next 10 years look like?”
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