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Cowboy hats and horses: Broken Arrow mounted patrol to greet 2028 Olympic visitors in OKC

Wednesday, April 8 by KOKH

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KOKH) — Worldwide visitors to the 2028 Olympic events held in Oklahoma City will get a very Oklahoma welcome. Broken Arrow Police's Mounted Patrol Unit will be helping out during the canoe slalom and softball events. Police Chief Lance Arnold said his team is excited to help out for the big event. "I think... Read More.

Pony Up for Peachtree: Cowboy Ball Rides In May 8th

Wednesday, March 25 by Ponca City Now

Peachtree Landing will host its 20th Annual Cowboy Ball on May 8, 2026, at the lovely Wildwood Event Center. This year’s theme, Denim & Diamonds, invites guests to pull on their boots and tip their hats to a good cause while enjoying an evening of dinner and good company while supporting Kay County’s only... Read More.

35-foot neon red cowboy boot could become new iconic landmark on Route 66

Thursday, August 21 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As America approaches the 100th anniversary of Route 66, new projects are underway to build landmarks along the route in Oklahoma. On Friday, the Oklahoma City Arts Commission will vote on whether to approve a permanent display titled 'Kicks 66' by local artist Cameron Eagle. The art installation would be a 30 to... Read More.

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‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Thursday, June 12 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. - Route 66 is getting another giant. A fourth towering roadside figure, dubbed Cowboy Bob, is set to join Tulsa’s iconic "Land of the Giants" display this summer. Here’s what we know about the installation, its local ties, and how it’s helping rev up momentum ahead of Route 66’s centennial in 2026. A new giant joins... Read More.

State of Orange: A Cowboy Day of Service draws thousands of volunteers

Monday, April 15 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Okla., April 15, 2024) — This spring, Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum announced a visionary new service project — State of Orange: A Day of Cowboy Service. On Saturday, over 3,000 participants answered the call to make a difference at more than 350 event locations nationwide, demonstrating how the university’s... Read More.