Advocates say the bills will give parents more power over their children's schools. Critics say they don't give parents anything they didn't already have and will only strain their relationship with teachers.

George John Hanson was executed in McAlester, Oklahoma Thursday morning, following his recent transfer to the state by the Trump administration.

One Wichita manufacturer says tariffs are buoying demand for its products. But industry leaders warn of long-term harm to American planemakers.

Their filing says the lawsuit that struck down in-state tuition for undocumented students was "contrived" to keep their voices out.

Oklahoma's mental health agency plans to redistribute naloxone vending machines to new locations across the state, shifting more responsibilities to local partners.

The Texas governor signed a $50 million bill into law on Wednesday to help bring ibogaine through FDA-approved clinical trials for opioid use disorders and other neurological and mental health conditions. Advocates said the legislation is the largest state-funded psychedelic research initiative in history.

Recent sightings suggest the species is expanding its range eastward, including parts of Oklahoma.

Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions.

Two highly anticipated teacher retention bills received the governor's signature Tuesday.