Internet Safety

From quick information to global communication, the Internet has completely changed the world. This also includes our immediate worlds – our family and our children. New websites and apps are developed every day, making it almost impossible to keep up. … Continued

Hurricane Harvey

It’s no secret that Bartlesville has very close ties with Houston. Many local corporations and employers, such as ConocoPhillips, Phillips66, Truity and more are headquartered in Houston or have a sizeable presence there. But our link goes deeper than office … Continued

Hot Car

Summer heat is already cranking up. It feels like there are so many important precautions to remember during the summer… Did you apply sunscreen? Are you well hydrated? How long have you been in the sun? It’s a lot to … Continued

Holiday Memories

Every Who down in Whoville likes Christmas a lot. They decorate with ribbons, trimmings and who-wreaths. They beat their blum-blookers, and wham their hoo-whunkers. They eat their who-pudding and feast on roast beast.   The Whos were Pinterest perfect 50 … Continued

Holiday Hugs

Ready or not, here they come. The holidays are officially upon us. Many of us will travel to see family and friends. Some will play host and open their homes for lodging and big meals. Whether reuniting with rarely seen … Continued

Holiday Giving Back

Most of us are beginning to feel the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We haven’t even gobbled up the last of our Thanksgiving leftovers, and now it’s a mad dash to Christmas.  Between now and then, there are … Continued

Halloween

The candy, the costumes, the popcorn balls, the candy (did we mention that already?) – make Halloween one of the favorite holidays of the year.  Whether you’ll be trick-or-treating, handing out candy to ghosts and princesses or waiting for the … Continued

Grandparents

Many of you heard about Ray of Hope’s successful capital campaign this past year. To highlight how each of us can have a positive relationship with the kids in our life, Bob Fraser and Jack Ihrig agreed to be our … Continued

Giving Back

Most of us are beginning to feel the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We haven’t even gobbled up the last of our Thanksgiving leftovers and now it’s a mad dash to Christmas.  Between now and then, there are … Continued

General Safety Tips

It’s in the newspaper almost weekly. It’s in every city within every state. It crosses all barriers and knows all demographics. Child abuse impacts us all – there’s no denying that. But it also can seem overwhelming and leave you … Continued