Oklahoma City, Suburbs See ‘Significant Growth’

I guess it’s normal to sometimes second-guess ourselves, which is why I occasionally wonder if my sunny opinion of our state is clouded or biased. Then I read things like this great USAtoday.com article about the growth of Oklahoma City and it’s suburbs. Newcomers are being lured by the state’s relatively strong economy, he says. […]

Greyson Chance from Edmond, OK – Taking Off

Edmond’s own teen phenom’s recent re-appearance on Ellen is appropriately dubbed “Greyson Chance is Taking Off!” It’s great to see the rapid success he’s experiencing, and the obvious enjoyment he’s getting from it. Without a doubt, this kid’s got talent!! Thanks to my friend, Karla for bringing my attention to this great followup to our […]

Edmond Shows Slim Chickens the Love

Edmond recently welcomed a new chicken restaurant, noted for their unique food and unique decor, including guitars on the walls and rustic siding. According to the Edmond Sun, the owners of Slim Chickens, are surprised and caught off guard by the instant popularity of their newest location. “This store is doing almost double what we […]

The Steak and Catfish Barn

If you love Steak and/or Catfish, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the Steak & Catfish Barn at I-35 and Waterloo. If you’ve been under a rock and missed out, get in the car right now and drive out to check this place out! It doesn’t look like much from the outside. In fact, if I was […]

Oklahoma Housing Holds Head Above Water

The amount of press that Oklahoma’s real estate market gets these days is amazing, and the beauty is that it’s mostly positive. In a recent msnbc.com article, Oklahoma grabs 2 of the top 3 spots for “Housing’s Least Underwater Areas,” indicating that we’re leading the country in terms of equity. The most impressive part of […]

Oklahoma's Fastest-Growing City

According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Edmond, OK is one of America’s fastest-growing cities, and the fastest-growing city in the state of Oklahoma. Here are just a few of the reasons that so many are making the move to call Edmond home.

Greyson Chance of Edmond Shows Ellen and World What’s Up

Well, to say that Greyson Chance made Edmond proud this morning on the Ellen show would be doing a huge disservice to his performance. He rocked it! My wife and I were just talking last night about how he very well may put Edmond back on the national stage the way Shannon Miller did in […]

Cardboard Boats & Good Times in Edmond

Ever wonder what to do for fun in Edmond on a Saturday morning? Here’s an idea: this is video from last year’s First Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Arcadia, held by the City of Edmond. Want to join in the fun? The 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will be August 28th, 2010. Registration begins […]

Edmond Parks Still Supported

One of the great things about living in Edmond is the parks system that’s in place, and the support the city continues to give. While many will always argue where the tax money should be spent, parks & recreation are always a great investment for a community. Keep up the great work, Edmond!

Edmond Public Schools Still Shining

Way back when I moved from OKC to Edmond, there was only one motivating factor… getting my kids into one of the top public school districts in Oklahoma. That was over 10 years ago and I’ve been shown time and again that the standard here in Edmond hasn’t dropped. Need data to back it up? […]