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Arizona football vs Houston picks, predictions, odds for Big 12 game

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

arizona⁤ vs. Houston: Big 12 Football week 8 Preview, Odds & Predictions

The Arizona Wildcats ​face a crucial Big 12 Conference matchup against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, October 18, 2025. As both teams navigate the ⁤competitive landscape of the expanded conference, this game carries important weight for ⁤their respective postseason aspirations.

Arizona enters the contest with a 3-2-0 record against the spread this‌ season,but has ⁤struggled to cover as underdogs,going‌ 0-2 when⁣ facing opponents ⁣as 2.5-point ‍favorites or greater. Two of the Wildcats’ five games in 2025 ‍have exceeded the ​projected point total. The ​game offers a key test⁤ for Arizona as they aim‍ to improve their standing in the Big 12.

Currently, arizona ⁣is a 2.5-point underdog against Houston. The matchup is set to be a compelling clash of offensive and defensive strategies, with ⁢both teams seeking to establish⁢ dominance in the conference.⁢

Fans can find details on TV channels and streaming ‌options via azcentral.com.

Jeremy Cluff of azcentral.com can be reached at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com ⁢and followed on X ⁣at @Jeremy_Cluff.

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Oklahoma Insurance Rates: Demand Fairness and Transparency

by Priya Shah – Business Editor
written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

Oklahoma Leads Nation in Insurance Costs, leaving Residents to Bear the Burden

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has earned the dubious distinction of leading the nation in insurance costs, a situation one former state representative calls unsustainable and demanding immediate attention. The state’s No. 1 ranking isn’t a source of pride, but a signal of a broken system where Oklahomans are increasingly shouldering the financial risk while insurance companies reap the profits.

Former Representative Mark McBride, a Republican who served in the House from 2012-2024, highlighted the crisis, noting the need for residents to actively shop for better rates. “I’ve had to spend time shopping around myself, and I encourage everyone to do the same. Don’t just take the first quote.Compare. Push back. Sometimes you can find a better deal with a regional company or through an independent agent – it takes work, but it can save you thousands,” McBride wrote in an opinion piece.

The escalating costs impact homeowners, builders, and investors across the state, fueled by factors like increased severe weather events. While natural disasters like tornadoes are unavoidable, McBride argues that fairness can be demanded through greater transparency in rate setting, stronger regulatory oversight, and a comprehensive discussion on maintaining affordable and accessible insurance coverage.

“We can’t stop tornadoes, but we can demand fairness,” McBride stated. “That means more transparency in how these rates are set, stronger oversight from regulators, and a real conversation about how to keep homes insurable without bankrupting the people who live in them.”

McBride frames the current situation as one where insurance is meant to protect families, not penalize them. He emphasizes that addressing the issue is the duty of oklahomans, not reliant on mythical figures like Pecos Bill. “And while we can’t rope the wind or harness a tornado, we can sure address this mess.”

Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans are facing surging health insurance costs alongside rising property insurance premiums, compounding the financial strain on residents.The situation underscores a growing concern about the affordability of living in Oklahoma and the need for systemic changes within the insurance industry.

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McCurtain County, Oklahoma, recording: Governor calls on officials to resign over recording of racist and threatening remarks

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

McCurtain ‍County, Oklahoma, is facing a political ‍crisis after the release of⁢ an audio recording‌ containing racist‌ adn threatening remarks allegedly made by county officials. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has called for the resignation of ‌McCurtain County Sheriff Tommy Hanson and all members of‌ the McCurtain County ‌Board ‌of Commissioners following the leak.

The⁢ controversy centers around a recording obtained by KJRH, a CNN affiliate, which appears to capture county officials discussing ⁢eliminating journalists and ⁢expressing racially charged sentiments. The Willingham ⁢family, the focus of reported intimidation⁣ and​ harassment by⁢ officials, is represented by the law firm Kilpatrick Townsend, who stated, “For nearly a year, they have suffered intimidation, ridicule and harassment based solely⁤ on their efforts to⁢ report the‌ news for McCurtain County.” The recording’s emergence has ignited calls ‍for accountability and ⁣raised questions about potential illegal activity.

The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged an “ongoing inquiry into multiple notable violations” of the‍ Oklahoma Security of ⁣Communications Act,which ​prohibits secretly recording conversations without the consent of at least one party. In⁣ a statement released⁢ Monday on​ Facebook, the⁤ Sheriff’s Office asserted the recording has not ⁤been “duly authenticated or validated” and​ indicated “preliminary details indicates that the ⁢media released audio recording​ has, in ⁤fact, been altered.” The⁣ motivation behind any potential‌ alteration is currently under ​investigation.

The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office confirmed it has received the ‌audio recording and is​ conducting its own investigation, according to Communications Director Phil ‍Bacharach. The ⁤FBI declined to comment on whether it is involved, citing agency policy.

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Title: Lindel Fields Named Oklahoma State Superintendent After Walters Resignation

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Oklahoma City, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Lindel ⁢Fields ‌as the new State ​Superintendent of Public instruction, effective ⁤instantly, following the resignation of Ryan Walters. ‌The announcement came Thursday during ⁤a press conference at the state Capitol.

Fields, a veteran Oklahoma ‌educator with‌ over three decades of experience,⁣ will serve the ‌remainder of Walters’ term.⁢ His appointment⁣ comes ⁢after Walters announced his departure last week to become⁤ CEO of ⁤the Teacher Freedom alliance,⁣ a​ branch of​ the Freedom Foundation,⁣ and officially began his new role on October 1st.

Fields most recently served as the CEO of Your Culture Coach, a ⁢company focused on leadership training ⁣and organizational‍ culture transformation, founded‌ in May​ 2021.Prior to that,⁤ he held the ‍position of‍ CEO and Superintendent at Tri-County Tech, a public-sector​ educational institution, from July 2009 to ⁣May ⁢2021.

A graduate of ⁢Oklahoma State University with a B.S. ⁤in Trade⁣ and ⁣Industrial Teacher ‍Education (1996)⁣ and Southern Nazarene University⁣ with an M.A.in Education⁣ Leadership (1999),Fields is currently based in Tulsa. ‍His experience and⁣ background are expected to provide stability and continuity as Oklahoma navigates ongoing discussions⁤ surrounding ⁢public education.

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ICE Job Fair Draws Protests, Expansion Plans Spark Concerns

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

ICE ​Seeking Large‌ office Spaces in Oklahoma City, Multiple Other States

OKLAHOMA CITY -‌ Sept. 27, 2025 – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to lease ⁣ample office space in Oklahoma City and⁤ a dozen other major U.S.⁣ cities, according ​to⁤ a federal contract listing posted Sept. 11 ⁤by the General services Administration (GSA). The​ search encompasses “as-is,​ fully-finished and furnished office space”⁤ in⁤ Alabama, Idaho, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Iowa,⁤ florida,⁢ Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington,‌ Wisconsin and​ Virginia, in addition to Oklahoma.

The⁤ government requires ​approximately 70 workstations and desks, a dedicated server room, ‌and a high level of security at the‍ leased locations. The proposed lease term is⁢ 10 years. ‍The listing explicitly states the government will not consider spaces shared wiht ‍tenants “whose primary clientele‍ or operations could present security,⁤ operational or ⁢reputational conflicts with law enforcement functions.”

The search for new office space comes as ICE has considerably increased its activity and funding under the current administration. A Sept.18 article in The Washington Post reported officials stating ICE ‍needed support for 10,000 new employees nationwide.

While GSA has not directly confirmed the office space proposals are⁢ specifically for ICE, a spokesman stated the agency would⁤ investigate the inquiry from The Oklahoman. In a statement⁢ shared with both The Oklahoman and KOCO 5 News, GSA affirmed its commitment ⁣to ‌supporting federal agencies’ workspace needs.

“GSA remains focused on supporting ⁤this administration’s goal of optimizing the federal footprint and providing the best workplaces for our federal‍ agencies to meet their mission,” the statement read.

Interested‌ parties can find details of the⁣ contract⁢ opportunity at https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ebd754f4b51745d2bfa69f55c88e1387/view.

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OSU, OU Oklahoma college students decry shooting of Charlie Kirk

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

OU,‌ OSU Students mourn Charlie Kirk ⁢Following Shooting⁣ Death

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – ⁢ Students at‍ the University of Oklahoma and ​Oklahoma State university are ‍expressing grief and shock following‌ the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Vigils and tributes are being held across the country, including one⁢ at OU Thursday ⁣evening, as students grapple with the⁢ loss⁤ of a figure ⁣who inspired many ⁣within the conservative ⁤movement.

At the⁣ OU vigil,junior Elizabeth Ardizzone,20,described ⁣herself as a proud Republican Jew from New⁣ York. She said that while attending high school on the East Coast,⁤ she was always told that she would be ⁢villainized if she spoke up for both her beliefs. “But watching Charlie Kirk and hearing‌ the way he spoke, the way that his mind worked,⁢ was just amazing to⁣ me,” Ardizzone said. “I did not understand how much information someone ‌like him‍ could have in ‌his head and just be able to articulate it so well – and​ so respectfully, too. ‌He ‍changed so many ​people’s​ opinions on even‌ the ‍most minute things.”

Gary barksdale, an OU math professor and faculty adviser‍ to the Turning ‌point chapter, called for the students​ at⁢ the OU vigil to hold onto Kirk’s memory. “Charlie​ was ⁢impactful to me in such a way because he let me know that the ⁢fire of patriotic devotion is‍ in the heart of our youth,” Barksdale said.

Kalib ⁤Magana, president ⁣of the OU chapter for Turning ⁤Point USA,⁣ said​ he was‍ in disbelief⁣ when he‍ heard Kirk was killed. Magana, who said he had met and gotten to know Kirk ‍personally, remembered ⁤him ⁢as a “respectful and caring” person who was passionate about his personal beliefs, his Christian faith and⁢ his‍ family.

“I⁢ guess the only way to ‍really move on from this is, for ​us as patriots, for us‍ as⁢ the youth, to carry on what Charlie Kirk would’ve wanted​ us to​ do,” Magana said. “Right ⁢now, he would⁤ want⁤ us to continue on fighting for our ⁣country, doing what’s ​right, speaking the Word of⁢ God,​ to ensure that our ‍country ‌lives on.”

Turning⁣ Point USA, founded in⁤ 2012,⁤ has become a ‍prominent association ​in ‌American conservative​ politics,⁢ particularly among college students. Kirk,a vocal advocate for limited government,individual ​liberty,and conventional values,frequently visited college campuses to speak⁤ and engage with ‌students.⁤ His death ⁤has sparked⁢ a national conversation⁣ about political ​violence and the safety of⁢ public figures.

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