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September 18, 2013
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13 killed in Washington shooting rampage

A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

 
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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series

Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.

 
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BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

 
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Bixby

Overview: Bixby is among the fastest growing cities in Oklahoma. Since the 2000 census, the population has grown by 70 percent to 22,580 residents.

The city, on the banks of the Arkansas River, is a blend of Tulsa’s metro area and a rural farming atmosphere that includes Carmichael’s Produce and Conrad Farms. Among the south Tulsa suburb’s big annual events are the Green Corn Festival and Bixby BBQ ‘n Blues.
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Bixby man who reportedly threatened father tasered by deputy

Bixby man who reportedly threatened father tasered by deputy   9/12/2013

The report states that he had his left arm around his father's throat 'attempting to choke him out.'
Bixby Youth Football program raffles off Glock handgun

Bixby Youth Football program raffles off Glock handgun   9/11/2013

Officials with the youth league said the raffle was for a gift certificate at a gun shop, and the winner had to go through the appropriate background checks to redeem the gift certificate and receive the weapon.
Man jailed on domestic strangulation complaint

Man jailed on domestic strangulation complaint   9/10/2013

They were traveling from the River Spirit Casino when they got into an argument over $100, according to an arrest report.

Bixby man killed Monday in house fire is identified   9/4/2013

A Bixby man who died in a house fire early Monday has been identified.
Man who died in Bixby fire identified

Man who died in Bixby fire identified   9/3/2013

The state Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause and manner of his's death, officials said.
Man dead after house fire in Bixby

Man dead after house fire in Bixby   9/2/2013

Crews were called to a home in the 8500 block of East 169th Street South at 3:51 a.m. today. Two women and one man were inside the home at the time of the blaze, a fire official said.
U.S. Rep. Bridenstine calls for tax overhaul at town hall meeting in Bixby

U.S. Rep. Bridenstine calls for tax overhaul at town hall meeting in Bixby   8/28/2013

About 1,300 enthusiasts for doing something - anything - about the federal tax code turned out to hear from fair-taxer Neal Boortz and flat-taxer Wayne Brough at the SpiritBank Event Center on Tuesday night.
Bridenstine's tax-reform town hall draws big crowd to Bixby

Bridenstine's tax-reform town hall draws big crowd to Bixby   8/27/2013

One speaker, fair taxer Neal Boortz, says it might be “time to get the pitchforks and torches.”

Tax reform forum expect to draw thousands   8/27/2013

Organizers expect more than 2,000 people at Bixby's Spirit Events Center Tuesday night for a tax reform forum featuring First District Congressman Jim Bridenstine and radio personality Neal Boortz.
Woman arrested in assault on mom, child endangerment

Woman arrested in assault on mom, child endangerment   8/22/2013

The incident took place about 7 p.m. outside a Bixby home in the 11600 block of South 98th East Avenue, according to an arrest report.
Child-neglect charge filed in case of Bixby children found wandering in street

Child-neglect charge filed in case of Bixby children found wandering in street   8/1/2013

The two girls, ages 3 and 5, told police they were left home alone and were walking to a park.

Bixby designates dropoff site for tree debris from last week's storm   8/1/2013

The disposal site is located on 131st Street halfway between Mingo Road and Garnett Road.
Farming in Oklahoma must be a labor of love

Farming in Oklahoma must be a labor of love   7/23/2013

The same forces causing the closure of Conrad Farms, a popular Bixby vegetable grower since the 1940s, are endangering the foundation of all American agriculture.

Bixby man sentenced for taking insurance agents' commissions   7/11/2013

Christopher M. Bland was a district general agent for Colonial Life at the time.
Area cities require permits to discharge fireworks

Area cities require permits to discharge fireworks   7/1/2013

Last year, an elderly Sapulpa woman went to a city council committee meeting, sack full of firework debris in hand, and said she was scared to death after fireworks landed on her roof during the city's Fourth of July festivities.

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Bixby Orthodox Christian church marks 10 years of preserving ancient traditions

Bixby Orthodox Christian church marks 10 years of preserving ancient traditions   6/29/2013

Visitors to the Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church's 10th anniversary celebration this weekend in rural Bixby might think they have stepped back in time.
Tulsa To-Do: Bixby Green Corn Festival, Dodgebrawl among weekend events

Tulsa To-Do: Bixby Green Corn Festival, Dodgebrawl among weekend events   6/29/2013

There is plenty to do in Tulsa this weekend, from festivals to fireworks. Here are but a few of the options.
Taste of Summer, Green Corn Festival come to Tulsa area

Taste of Summer, Green Corn Festival come to Tulsa area   6/27/2013

Two Tulsa-area festivals this weekend celebrate some of the best foods of the summer - fresh green corn and ice cream.
Conrad Farms' corn will be ready for Bixby's Green Corn Festival

Conrad Farms' corn will be ready for Bixby's Green Corn Festival   6/26/2013

If you farm the land long enough, you'll see 'really bad years and really good years,' Vernon Conrad explained while touring his family's land in Bixby.

New South Tulsa Chinese School offers language classes for kids and adults   6/24/2013

Chris Linn and Yungfei Kao say there's a need, and interest, in learning the Chinese language as the relationship between the United States and China grows stronger.
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CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor Ray Bowen
Ward 4 city council
Phone: 918-366-7566
mayor@bixby.com
Term ends 2014

Vice-Mayor John Easton
Ward 1 city council
Phone: 918-366-2500
Term ends 2013

Brian Guthrie
Ward 2 city council
Phone: 918-378-8390
Term ends 2013

Steve Todoroff
Ward 3 city council
Office: 918-366-3612
Term ends 2015

Dennis Loudermilk
Ward 5 city council
Phone: 918-299-8767
Term ends 2016

Map of Bixby City Council ward boundaries

City Manager
Douglas J. Enevoldsen
Phone: 918-366-4430

Other contacts

City Treasurer, Betty Koehn
bkoehn@bixby.com

Parks Director, Don Cash
dcash@bixby.com

City of Bixby
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Police Department
918-366-8294

Police Chief Ike Shirley
awilliams@bixby.com

Fire Department
918-366-8294

Fire Chief Steve Abel
bixbyfirechief@bixby.com
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