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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.... »
Scientific Lawn Watering
With lawns here in Little Axe getting a little crispy from the high temperatures and lack of rain, more and more sprinklers can be seen in yards. But just how much, or how little, water does your lawn need? Well, weather researchers have an idea. When is it time to water your lawn? How long do your sprinklers need to run?... »
Resolution to Widen Hwy 9
To be considered at the July 13 Norman City Council meeting: RESOLUTION NO. R-1011-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING RESOLUTION R-0809-50, SUPPORTING THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO RECONSTRUCT AND WIDEN STATE HIGHWAY 9 FROM THE EXISTING FOUR-LANE DIVIDED SECTION JUST EAST OF THE JUNCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 9 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 77... »
Country Boy Gas Station Reopens
After 7 weeks of cleanup and repair, Country Boy is now serving customers at its newly refurbished gas station. In addition to the same friendly service, automated fuel pumps accept payment with major credit cards. The station is open from 6am - 10pm... »
Six Weeks Later
Debris from the May 10 tornadoes that swept Little Axe continues to line roadways and tarps still serve as roofing for some homes, but much improvement has been made over the past month and a half. Clean-up crews for the county and City of Norman continue to collect storm refuse from property right-of-ways, however, Norman's collection efforts are set to... »
Animals Needing Rescue
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4 year 5 month old Welsh Corgi, Cardigan/Mix
Female Spayed
4 year 5 month old Welsh Corgi, Cardigan/Mix
Female Spayed
More dogs (and cats) available at:
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary
