Rebecca Heliot
@rebeccaheliot.bsky.social
Reporter. #NAHJ member. Dog mom. Globetrotter. Opinions are my own.
A must read from @nytimes.com:
This Conquistador Changed History. Neglect Haunts His Tomb in Mexico
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September 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A must read from @nytimes.com:
After 10 meaningful months at The Oklahoman, my time with the newsroom has come to an end.
If you know of any opportunities where I can continue telling impactful stories, engaging with audiences, and making a difference through meaningful work, I’d love to hear from you.
If you know of any opportunities where I can continue telling impactful stories, engaging with audiences, and making a difference through meaningful work, I’d love to hear from you.
June 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
After 10 meaningful months at The Oklahoman, my time with the newsroom has come to an end.
If you know of any opportunities where I can continue telling impactful stories, engaging with audiences, and making a difference through meaningful work, I’d love to hear from you.
If you know of any opportunities where I can continue telling impactful stories, engaging with audiences, and making a difference through meaningful work, I’d love to hear from you.
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Chicago scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and “listening to the cry of the poor.”
What challenges await the next pope? Chicago Catholics weigh in
Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and “listening to the cry of the poor.”
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May 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Chicago scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and “listening to the cry of the poor.”
By the way, how is everyone’s bluesky experience?
May 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
By the way, how is everyone’s bluesky experience?
How do outdated building codes impact Oklahoma’s housing market? In the long term, it’s higher utility bills for the long run.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/business/energy-resource/2025/05/06/oklahoma-utility-rates-may-be-higher-building-codes/83444440007/?taid=681a90f0b5a38200014fb531&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=so...
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May 7, 2025 at 3:21 AM
How do outdated building codes impact Oklahoma’s housing market? In the long term, it’s higher utility bills for the long run.
Anyone in #oklahomacity living in a Lennar home? If so, I want to speak with you. Email me at RHeliot at Oklahoman dot com.
April 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Anyone in #oklahomacity living in a Lennar home? If so, I want to speak with you. Email me at RHeliot at Oklahoman dot com.
What can $2 million buy in Oklahoma City? See inside one home for sale
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What can $2 million buy in Oklahoma City? See inside one home for sale
Oklahoma City's luxury real estate market has designed homes to meet demands. Here's a glimpse of what luxury homebuyers might be looking for.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What can $2 million buy in Oklahoma City? See inside one home for sale
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A small rural Oklahoma town lost a 131-year-old church to fires stirred by high winds. This is how they move forward.
'All we have left is the dining hall': Fire claims Kiowa tribe members' historic church
In Mountainview, a small town mourns the loss of their beloved historic church. All that remains is its dining hall for Sunday services.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A small rural Oklahoma town lost a 131-year-old church to fires stirred by high winds. This is how they move forward.
Check out this article from The Oklahoman:
'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast
'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast
'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast
As firefighters evacuated homes amid 20-foot-high flames, they saw a badly burned man walking toward them. The man urged them to save his son.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Check out this article from The Oklahoman:
'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast
'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast
Strong winds led to several wildfires in Oklahoma, leaving two dead. More extreme weather is coming this week.
Higher fire risks, strong winds expected Monday and Tuesday in Oklahoma — The Oklahoman
Local meteorologists forecast more heavy winds to hit central and southwest Oklahoma. After last week's events, experts caution Oklahomans to stay safe.
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March 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Strong winds led to several wildfires in Oklahoma, leaving two dead. More extreme weather is coming this week.
Devon Energy beat analyst estimates in the fourth quarter of 2024. It has big plans for the next year.
Investors applaud Devon's strong Q4 earnings
Devon Energy outpaced analyst expectations in 2024 Q4. Executives expressed positive outlooks, despite tariffs.
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February 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Devon Energy beat analyst estimates in the fourth quarter of 2024. It has big plans for the next year.
I know this might be taboo, but for anyone who is still on X/Twitter, please follow me at @RebeccaHeliot. I will be posting there as well.
February 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I know this might be taboo, but for anyone who is still on X/Twitter, please follow me at @RebeccaHeliot. I will be posting there as well.
Tariffs on Chinese goods will affect supplies to businesses across many industries in Oklahoma, from clothing to housing.
Tariffs on Chinese goods have Oklahoma business leaders bracing for rising costs
Tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect this week, starting a trade war with two powerful countries. In Oklahoma, prices on outsourced products rose
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February 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Tariffs on Chinese goods will affect supplies to businesses across many industries in Oklahoma, from clothing to housing.
Out of the sixty passengers and four crew members who died Wednesday during a plane collision in Washington was Oklahoma State University Alumni Lindsey (Carter) Fields.
Oklahoma State University alumna identified as victim in plane crash near DC
An Oklahoma State University graduate was among the 67 people killed when a plane and an Army helicopter collided Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.
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February 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Out of the sixty passengers and four crew members who died Wednesday during a plane collision in Washington was Oklahoma State University Alumni Lindsey (Carter) Fields.
Read my front page story:
Trump plans to unleash American Energy: How will it impact Oklahoma?
Local and national industry leaders agreed that Trump's new energy policies were overdue. But, that won't stop renewables from coming to Oklahoma.
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January 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Could more data centers come to Oklahoma? UAE-based company announces $20B investment plan
Could more data centers come to Oklahoma? UAE-based company announces $20B investment plan
A UAE investment firm planned to expand across eight states in the sunbelt. Government officials commented on the potential economic impact.
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January 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Could more data centers come to Oklahoma? UAE-based company announces $20B investment plan
After furloughs and stock changes, the EV manufacturer Canoo filed for bankruptcy Friday night.
Canoo, the electric vehicle startup that was promised $100 million in incentives, files for bankruptcy
Canoo, the electric vehicle startup that once promised to employ thousands of Oklahomans, filed for bankruptcy on Friday.
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January 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
After furloughs and stock changes, the EV manufacturer Canoo filed for bankruptcy Friday night.
The Cherokee Nation has been awarded $10.7 million for EV charging ports.
The Cherokee Nation has been awarded $10.7 million for EV charging ports.
The federal government awarded the Cherokee Nation over $10 million to meet clean energy goals. The tribe wants to add them near public areas.
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January 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Cherokee Nation has been awarded $10.7 million for EV charging ports.
Read my latest article:
Ardent Health to expand EMS, ambulatory services to several Oklahoma cities
A new law went into effect Jan. 1 to mitigate ambulance-related costs. Now, a health care company plans to bring more ambulances to the state.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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FYI: Marijuana tax revenue sluggish as wholesale prices continue to fall in Oklahoma by @denwalt.bsky.social
Marijuana tax revenue sluggish as wholesale prices continue to fall in Oklahoma
Whether it's oversupply, steep competition or unregulated alternatives, the price of medical marijuana remains low.
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December 31, 2024 at 2:03 PM
FYI: Marijuana tax revenue sluggish as wholesale prices continue to fall in Oklahoma by @denwalt.bsky.social
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This fall, we published the names of 1,800 people whose unclaimed bodies were used without consent by a Texas medical school
I got some surreal emails afterward, including from people who didn't even know their mom or brother was dead
Here are some of their stories: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
I got some surreal emails afterward, including from people who didn't even know their mom or brother was dead
Here are some of their stories: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
'We didn't know she was dead': How an NBC News investigation helped families find answers
Survivors were stunned and heartbroken after learning from reporters that a Texas medical school had dissected and studied their relatives’ bodies without consent.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:27 PM
This fall, we published the names of 1,800 people whose unclaimed bodies were used without consent by a Texas medical school
I got some surreal emails afterward, including from people who didn't even know their mom or brother was dead
Here are some of their stories: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
I got some surreal emails afterward, including from people who didn't even know their mom or brother was dead
Here are some of their stories: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Reposted by Rebecca Heliot
Spend a lot on your pet for the holidays? You're not alone. Read more about how pet ownership has grown -- and changed in recent decades and how much people are spending on their dogs and cats in my @usatoday.com story
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December 21, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Spend a lot on your pet for the holidays? You're not alone. Read more about how pet ownership has grown -- and changed in recent decades and how much people are spending on their dogs and cats in my @usatoday.com story
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'We have no choice.' Canoo's capital woes led to furloughs, pause at OKC factory
'We have no choice.' Canoo's capital woes led to furloughs, pause at OKC factory
Canoo announced another round of furloughs Dec. 18. and plans to idle factories in Oklahoma. The company cited capital struggles as the reason.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:07 AM
'We have no choice.' Canoo's capital woes led to furloughs, pause at OKC factory
Electricity rates might be up in Oklahoma, but natural gas costs are down. Read more:
Oklahomans likely to have cheaper natural gas bills this winter due to forecast
Gas providers expect residents in Oklahoma to save money on heating and similar expenses this season. Meanwhile, electricity rate hikes continue.
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December 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Electricity rates might be up in Oklahoma, but natural gas costs are down. Read more: