Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan has been credited with saving 165 lives during last weekend’s horrific Texas Hill Country flooding event that now has claimed more than 105 lives, including two dozen children at a Christian summer camp. Ruskan was quick to say that he was simply doing his job and that anyone in his unit not on duty that day would have done the same thing.

Social Security applauds passage of legislation providing historic tax relief for seniors The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans. The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation’s economy.

After a long night working with the White House and leadership, I voted yes to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill after I was convinced our efforts would result in the best possible outcome. We had major concerns going into this week after the Senate reversed several conservative provisions we fought for in the House version of the bill, including major deficit and spending cuts and priorities like ending the Green New Scam.

A new filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) confirms that Elon Musk’s America Party (AMEP) is now official, as the billionaire sets out to challenge the entrenched “uniparty” duopoly in Washington.

PODCASTER GLENN BECK Concerning the Epstein Files which the DOJ continues to keep secret... “If we don’t confront what’s in those files… We’ve declared that truth in America is now negotiable.

With summer in full swing, thousands of Oklahomans are heading outdoors for work, adventure, and recreation on ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) and ROVs (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles). As trail activity increases, safety experts are urging riders to make every ride a safe one –– because wearing a helmet and practicing responsible riding can prevent life-altering injuries and save lives.

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Joe Ray Shaw was born on June 24, 1955 in Paris, Texas, to Raymond “Fat” and Vivian Shaw. From a very young age, Joe Ray, as he was most often referred to in his youth, spent a great deal of time around the sale barns with his dad and uncle, Wren Shaw. Wren was a livestock auctioneer, so Joe grew up learning the language of an auctioneer.

Wanda Louise (Anderson) Lewis, of Hugo, Okla., went to her heavenly home on June 28, 2025, passing peacefully at her home in Hugo, Okla., surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 71. Wanda was born on March 29, 1954 in Martinez, Calif., the daughter of Richard Anderson and Ruthie Mae (Alexander) Anderson.

Funeral services for Larry Dee Landreth were held Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Hugo First Baptist Church. Larry Dee Landreth, 88, passed away on June 30, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.