RUSTLING RESURGENCE
The classic image of cattle rustlers with bandanas covering their lower faces stampeding a herd across the plain has given way to the facts of modern life, with theft surging in response to rising beef prices. - Brian Brus

BUSINESSES BUILDING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS THE PGA WAY
The 2007 Professional Golfers' Association Championship presents one of the state's biggest marketing events in years. - Kirby Lee Davis

SPARTAN GEOLOGIST AIMS TO BOOST ENERGY JOB INTEREST
Tim Munson, exploration manager and geologist at Spartan Resources, is deeply involved in the education of prospective oil and gas industry employees. He's among those in the industry who are making sure there are enough workers to go around. - Jerry Shottenkirk

WORKERS' COMP COURT RULING REVERSED
Oklahoma law gives an injured worker three years to request a final determination of permanent disability. But the courts have experienced some confusion regarding which event triggers the start of the three-year period. - Janice Francis-Smith

SONIC BOARD AUTHORIZES STOCK REPURCHASE
The board of directors at Sonic Corp. has authorized an additional $75 million under the company's stock repurchase authorization, the company announced Friday. - Kelley Chambers

AT&T LAUNCHES U-VERSE IN PARTS OF OKC
AT&T will launch a new service today in parts of the Oklahoma City metro area that will include hundreds of television channels, new technology and an ice cream truck. - Kelley Chambers

LAREDO SECURES EQUITY FINANCING
Laredo Petroleum has secured line-of-equity financing for up to $300 million from Warburg Pincus. - Staff Report