James Watts

Filler of notebooks. Emptier of fountain pens. Covers everything cultural but yogurt for the Tulsa World.

[James Watts @WatzWorld]

Tulsa Ballet’s 'Giselle' at Tulsa PAC among the best-ever productions of the classic ghost story https://t.co/expi9CQXus

[Andrea Eger @AndreaEger]

State Dept of Education employee using state resources to rally supporters of Ryan Walters to seek gubernatorial veto of budget bill that prohibits continued use of taxpayer $$ on PR firm that gets national TV appearances for state superintendent. #oklaed https://t.co/AgivZmynEe

[Andrea Eger @AndreaEger]

First day of preliminary hearing in massive racketeering and embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools’ co-founders and longtime CFO saw testimony from lead investigator and Tulsa attorney who served on school’s governing board for a decade. #oklaed https://t.co/esfe7Shxav

[Andrea Eger @AndreaEger]

Amid widespread school concerns about delays in state’s handling of millions of $$ in federal #oklaed funding, State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued Friday memo to legislative leaders blaming school officials themselves, as well as his predecessor. https://t.co/xXZ1NErv3U

[Rep. Mickey Dollens @MickeyDollens]

How bad do things have to get at the Oklahoma State Department of Education for Republican lawmakers to take action and hold their own accountable?

OSDE staff members continue to resign, the Secretary of education has resigned, 100 school districts have reported they are still waiting approval from OSDE on federal program funding

SS Walters has continued his refusal to work with Members of the Legislature on both sides of the aisle, including the Chairman of the House A&B Education Subcommittee, Rep. Mark McBride.

It is time for action, not just words. We have the authority to hold elected officials accountable, so we should exercise our authority to protect our public tax dollars and public schools.

https://t.co/zLacH5TMN5

[Dylan Goforth @DGoforth918]

One day people are going to look back on this stuff and realize just how many people are complicit by inaction and I really think people in power should start thinking along those lines.

[Andrea Eger @AndreaEger]

NEW FRIDAY: State Superintendent Ryan Walters is now trying to insert himself into the hiring of a superintendent at Tulsa Public Schools, insisting a national search be conducted. #oklaed https://t.co/5OdLu5SWOL

[James Watts @WatzWorld]

@Erin_Christy If his company just did the work for which it was hired correctly the first time, there would be no need for all this macho posturing.

[James Watts @WatzWorld]

@DGoforth918 I have to take Jardiance, and at no time have I felt the need to dance in the streets.

[James Watts @WatzWorld]

@tulsafoodguy There are three in Tulsa.

[James Watts @WatzWorld]

@Lucy_Worsley Hot and Buble

[James Watts @WatzWorld]

@KellyHinesTW So sorry. Of course, you’re too talented to remind idle for too long. Prays for the best for you.

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: A Southern Living post stated that Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili serves “The South’s Best Hamburgers In Oklahoma.” Do you consider Oklahoma a "southern state?" @JimmieTramel, @WatzWorld & @journalist_wood debate. https://t.co/cKoWzrwFlZ

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: Alley Cat Ranch is now a food trailer downtown, but will one day be the site of the "largest multipurpose adult playground in the state." @JimmieTramel, @WatzWorld & @journalist_wood talk about this and also preview upcoming Scene content. https://t.co/0oJ2wqVkao

[Magic City Books @MagicCityBooks]

Tulsa, we have an event!!! The one and only TOM HANKS joins us 5/13 at @TulsaPAC for his debut novel from @AAKnopf.

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 3/15 at 10:30am. https://t.co/Po4OkBFFsm.

All tickets include one (1) hardcover copy of the book. @tomhanks

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: 40 years ago this week, M*A*S*H had its series finale to one of U.S. television's biggest audiences. @JimmieTramel, @WatzWorld & @journalist_wood discuss some of their most memorable finales and preview upcoming Scene features. https://t.co/Nu1xkKiHqZ

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: @journalist_wood & @WatzWorld talk about @JimmieTramel's "A to Z eats: Eat your way through the alphabet with Tulsa-area favorite dishes" feature. Which ones do they still need to try, and were there any surprise omissions? https://t.co/xevpllOmav

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: @JimmieTramel & James Watts @WatzWorld talk all things Super Bowl, from the Tulsa entrant in the Puppy Bowl; to the Oklahoma-related story on why halftime shows are so big now; to the best snack ideas (like tabletop nachos). https://t.co/1eLrne7iph

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: A number of local establishments offer their own twists on hot chocolate, and James Watts @WatzWorld and Grace Wood @journalist_wood share some of their favorites (and the original Tulsa World "Action Line" hot cocoa recipe from our archives). https://t.co/ESMft8uopQ

[TWScene @TWScene]

Listen Now: These hidden gems of local restaurants are great places that provide "guilty pleasure" (or just pleasure) food. @JimmieTramel, @WatzWorld & @journalist_wood also discuss recent Scene features: https://t.co/F2QOwye4z8