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05/02/2026 · Guymon
Walmart Pumps Millions into Oklahoma with 25 Store Remodels
Walmart is doubling down on its Oklahoma roots, announcing 2026 plans to remodel 25 stores statewide amid broader supply chain expansions. The retail behemoth, headquartered just across the border in Bentonville, Arkansas, eyes faster service for Sooner State shoppers. This investment promises jobs and economic ripples from Tulsa to Oklahoma City.
Tulsa Home Sales Surge to Record High in April 2026
Green Country's real estate market shattered records in April with closed sales up over 7% from last year and pending sales jumping more than 10%. Low inventory and remote workers fuel the frenzy in Tulsa, where median prices hover around $280,000 despite a shifting landscape. Buyers and sellers navigate a market teetering between boom and balance.
05/02/2026
Devon Energy Pumps $2B into Oklahoma's Anadarko Basin Boom
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy is pouring $2 billion into new drilling in the Anadarko Basin, targeting a surge in oil production amid a transformative merger with Coterra Energy. The expansion in Canadian, Kingfisher and Blaine counties promises jobs and economic jolt for rural Oklahoma. With rigs rolling and costs dropping, Devon eyes long-term dominance in the state's energy heartland.
05/02/2026