Apply in person at the COCAA offices located at 2270 Industrial Blvd., Norman, phone 447-0832. Directions: Highway 9 west to Porter exit go... »
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Still Have Needs from the May 10th Tornados?
Apply in person at the COCAA offices located at 2270 Industrial Blvd., Norman, phone 447-0832. Directions: Highway 9 west to Porter exit go north to Rock Creek Road. Go west on Rock Creek Road to Industrial Blvd. which is just before the railroad tracks and go left ½ mile. The criteria are that an individual or family must... »
Labor Day Weekend Activities
LAKE THUNDERBIRD STATE PARK NATURE CENTER Saturday, September 4th 9:00 am – Bird Walk. Please call 321-4633 or e-mail for details and to sign up. 11:00 am – Birds of Lake Thunderbird. Enjoy a slide presentation of birds that live around the lake. 1:00 pm – Animal Clay Sculpture. Sculpt an animal of your choice out of self-hardening clay. Ages... »
LA Football Schedule Released
With the football field damage from the May 10 storm, the varsity team will play its first two home games at Noble High School. It is hoped that construction of new bleachers and other repairs will be far enough along so that the Indians can host all home games after September in Little Axe. Sept. 2 ... ... »
Outdoor warning siren update, or …
What are those yellow signs? Lake Thunderbird South Dam location The outdoor warning siren project, approved by voters in March along with road projects throughout Norman, is moving briskly along. The goal is to have the system in place for the spring 2011 severe weather season. Today I talked with the City of Norman's fire chief, James Fullingim to see where we... »
Little Axe Construction Tour
It's hard to keep up with all the building going on in Little Axe. Engineering complete and steel begins arriving this week for Country Boy -- Child Care Center at Little Axe Elementary -- Thunderbird Lake dissolved oxygen project is wrapping up. -- Foundation forming for Little Axe Health Center -- Improvements at Thunderbird State Park's Discovery Cove -- New covered dock at Turkey Pass boat ramp -- And even another communication... »
Little Axe Alum Works with Scoundrels
It's been more than two decades since Julia Self got the bug for performance art while attending school in Little Axe. Now she performs before millions. Julia will guest star on ABC's "Scoundrels" this Sunday night at 8pm. From NewsOK.com: "Being able to dance sparked a performance craving," Self said. "We didn't have much of a drama department at Little Axe where... »
Landmark Cafe to Rise Again
Activity has picked up at what was last named the Lakeside Cafe across from Thunderbird Casino. A closer look reveals what's in store for the long-time diner, and even earlier... »
Tornado Reminders Remain
This pile of house debris left from one of the tornadoes that moved through Little Axe last May is a stark reminder of the devastation experienced by many. Following the storm, residents were instructed to pile debris along the right-of-way for removal. Crews came through the area picking up debris in June, but only took a small portion of this mound... »
Community Center Adapts to Furloughs
In response to funding cuts, as of July, the City of Norman began furloughing non-union employees one day per month. Pam Sharp, Little Axe Community Center supervisor, is one of those people affected: "I asked that I be able to have the same day each month so the public will know that I am not at the center that day.... »
Animals Needing Rescue
Liza
5 year old Beagle/Dachshund, Miniature Smooth Haired
Female Spayed
5 year old Beagle/Dachshund, Miniature Smooth Haired
Female Spayed
More dogs (and cats) available at:
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary
