Jersey City–born Bang Cookies has opened in Oklahoma City, bringing its oversized stuffed cookies and a community fundraising angle to the metro.

Formosa Street Food & Bar brings Taiwanese small plates, dumplings and late‑night drinks to Uptown 23rd under owner‑chef Ivan Wong. The spot was featured on KOKH's Living Oklahoma.

Oklahoma implemented a new SNAP policy eliminating the purchase of candy and soft drinks with benefits, aimed at promoting healthier eating among recipients.

Starting Sunday, Oklahoma EBT cards will no longer cover candy or soft drinks. Here’s what’s banned, how checkouts will change and where to get answers.

Rescue Dog Hot Sauce founder Tim Heitzman opened Pit Stop Cafe at Classen Towers, pairing street-food breakfasts with dog-themed decor, records and sauces for sale.

Tulsa's greenhouse-inspired Bar Serra has opened a second location in Midtown Oklahoma City, bringing spritzes and Mediterranean-leaning small plates to NW 10th.

Smalls Sliders has signed a multi‑unit deal to bring several smorange 'Cans' to North Oklahoma City. Local operator Slide Thru will announce sites and opening dates soon.

Chicken Foot's Edmond location said it closed after late‑January winter weather forced an abrupt final day of service, leaving neighbors surprised.

Le Parisien, the Midtown French bistro that opened in December, earned a spot on local best-new lists; critics praise its Parisienne gnocchi and escargot.

New Orleans City Council Budget Committee, led by Councilmember Lesli Harris, seeks to enhance financial transparency and oversight with strategies including improved reporting and parking fine collections.

Oklahoma's Governor has announced a comprehensive preparedness plan ahead of a predicted winter storm, with state agencies coordinating to ensure citizen safety and infrastructure maintenance.

Oklahoma lawmakers are assessing the impact of technology and AI in education, considering the balance between digital tools and traditional teaching methods.

Oklahoma City has announced an Affordable Housing Forum on September 23 aimed at addressing the city's affordable housing shortage and discussing solutions.