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3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100

Monday, July 21 by AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Just three people remain missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since the Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive flooding on July 4, officials said Saturday.Officials praised rescuers for the sharp reduction in the number of people on the missing list: Just days after the catastrophic flooding,... Read More.

Retiring at 62? Here’s how much you may get in Social Security

Monday, July 21 by KTUL

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it.However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to because you’re worried about the Social Security program’s solvency, the earliest you can start receiving benefits is... Read More.

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

Monday, July 21 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.The information will give... Read More.

Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 07/21/2025

Sunday, July 20 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS07/2107/2207/2307/2407/25Meals on WheelsChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner Roll Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Chicken FlorentineVegetableDinner RollDessert

17-year-old Eli Willits from Fort Cobb, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

Sunday, July 20 by The Associated Press

By PATRICK STEVENS Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule.Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected him No. 1 overall in Major... Read More.

Legislative Update With Sen. Coleman

Saturday, July 19 by Ponca City Now

Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton recently approved senators’ requests for nearly 75 interim studies that will take place at the Capitol through the late summer and early fall. The House Speaker is still reviewing more than 150 study requests from representatives. Because there’s often overlap between the chambers on key policy issues, a handful... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/18/2025

Saturday, July 19 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00500 07/18/2025 ATTAPHITAYA, SURAT Defendant NHIN, PHIL KE et al vs. ATTAPHITAYA, SURAT et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00499 07/18/2025 BALES, BRANDON Defendant TINSLEY, RAYMOND LEWIS vs. BALES, BRANDON et al MONEY JUDGMENTKay CS-2025-00429 07/18/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs. EWING, JAMIE BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CJ-2025-00155 07/18/2025 CARRILLO, MICHAEL Defendant EQUITY BANK vs. CARRILLO, MICHAEL et al FORECLOSUREKay CJ-2025-00155 07/18/2025 CARRILLO,... Read More.