It's hard to imagine a more ideal spot to make a tornado movie than central Oklahoma. But the independent film "13 Minutes" wants to talk about more than just the weather. The twister drama spins through a veritable tsunami of hot-button social issues in the build-up to the rampaging storm. 

It's hard to imagine a more ideal spot to make a tornado movie than central Oklahoma. But the independent film "13 Minutes" wants to talk about more than just the weather. The twister drama spins through a veritable tsunami of hot-button social issues in the build-up to the rampaging storm.

News Briefs from The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

News Briefs from The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City News Briefs - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma-made indie movie '13 Minutes' spins through tornadoes and social issues

Columnist Berry Tramel notes that Bob Bowlsby keeps using the word “betrayal” when discussing the announced departure of OU and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. Betrayal is a powerful word. But you certainly can understand the Big 12 commissioner’s reason for using it. Same as you can understand why the Sooners and Longhorns are leaving. 

Columnist Berry Tramel notes that Bob Bowlsby keeps using the word &ldquo;betrayal&rdquo; when discussing the announced departure of OU and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. Betrayal is a powerful word. But you certainly can understand the Big 12 commissioner&rsquo;s reason for using it. Same as you can understand why the Sooners and Longhorns are leaving.&nbsp;

Tramel's ScissorTales: Bob Bowlsby still says 'betrayal' about OU & Texas move to the SEC

The Oklahoma high school cross country state championship races are set for Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The Class 6A girls race will begin at 8:30 a.m. The other races will follow throughout the day. The 4A boys run will be the last and is scheduled to begin at 2:55 p.m. We'll have full coverage at Oklahoman.com. 

The Oklahoma high school cross country state championship races are set for Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The Class 6A girls race will begin at 8:30 a.m. The other races will follow throughout the day. The 4A boys run will be the last and is scheduled to begin at 2:55 p.m. We'll have full coverage at Oklahoman.com.

Storylines, runners to watch at the Oklahoma high school cross country state races

Change is underway at the Oklahoma City Zoo as one new habitat opens and another is under construction. A new home for African painted dogs and cheetah, Predator Pass, opened Friday, allowing the zoo to have cheetahs for the first time since 2019. Across the street, the zoo's largest habitat expansion to date is in the works, centered on an African savannah where giraffe, gazelle and okapi will mingle. 

Change is underway at the Oklahoma City Zoo as one new habitat opens and another is under construction. A new home for African painted dogs and cheetah, Predator Pass, opened Friday, allowing the zoo to have cheetahs for the first time since 2019. Across the street, the zoo's largest habitat expansion to date is in the works, centered on an African savannah where giraffe, gazelle and okapi will mingle.

Oklahoma-made indie movie '13 Minutes' spins through tornadoes and social issues

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