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Sunbeam Family Services recently presented its 2022 Aspire Award to a local couple who have been longtime staunch supporters of the organization.

By: Karl Torp EDMOND, Oklahoma - The phones at Edmond's City Hall have been ringing from inquiring residents as dirt is now being moved on what appears to be a major development at Coltrane and 2nd. Retired Edmond attorney Randel Shadid used to represent developers. His latest project includes clearing underbrush on 62 acres. It had his neighbors fearing apartments or a shopping center would be coming soon. “I always thought that would be a tragedy,” Shadid said. Instead, Shadid is helping his friend, Edmond resident Hal French, with a passion project. French is an art lover and is turni...

Rundown is turning rustic in Edmond. A metro family with artistic talents is transforming a property on East 4th Street off of Broadway. “It was actually the property of the original cotton gin in Edmond,” said Robert Looman Looman is renovating the place with his son. Recently, the property was also an old tow yard. Looman’s son, Zonly, has a art studio next door. The property was originally purchased as a place to put his artwork, but the father and son team realized it could be a great concert and wedding venue. “If he's crazy, I'm crazy. I think it takes a little bit of craziness ...

By: Karl Torp OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City leaders are preparing for the homeless population to skyrocket starting at the end of the month. That's when the CDC's eviction moratorium comes to an end.  The White House indicates it won't be extended after July 31. At last count, OKC has around 1,500 people who are experiencing homelessness. Tuesday OKC City Council approved the use of the American Rescue Plan dollars to be used for 36 emergency homeless vouchers. “Most vouchers are not required to be used solely for homeless or people who are in danger of homelessness. These vouchers spec...

By: Karl Torp Doctors at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are incredibly proud of the global effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s never been a time so many scientists from so many disciplines are focused on one thing,” said Dr. Courtney Montgomery with OMRF. But COVID breakthroughs have come at the expense of other disease research. “We were seeing 40% less patients than we were seeing of a regular basis,” said OMRF’s Dr. Gabriel Pardo. Montgomery is looking for advancements in the autoimmune disorder Sarcoidosis. Pardo researches and treats patients with Multiple...