South Western Oklahoma Development Authority

09/02/2026

More exciting announcements for the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority and Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport in Burns Flat, Ok.

🚀 The future of microgravity manufacturing is launching from Oklahoma!

The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is excited to welcome Astral Materials and Dawn Aerospace to Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport.

Through a new agreement announced today, Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora spaceplane will conduct up to 100 microgravity flights over two years from Infinity One beginning in 2028.

With a 4-hour turnaround time, researchers will be able to fly, recover and re-test hardware multiple times in a single day, dramatically accelerating the development of next-generation semiconductor crystals and other advanced materials used in quantum computing, advanced electronics and photonics.

This partnership further positions Oklahoma as a premier U.S. destination for high-cadence commercial spaceflight and a launchpad for the next era of advanced manufacturing. ✈️🚀

👇 Read the full announcement from Dawn Aerospace below!

https://www.dawnaerospace.com/latest-news/astral-materials-microgravity-flights

09/01/2026

🛒 YOUR NEXT GROCERY RUN JUST GOT EASIER! 🛒

📅 Community Market Schedule | August 31st–September 4th

Check out where we’re headed next week! 👇

🛍️ Fresh options. Affordable prices. Convenient locations.

💳 We accept SNAP, cash, debit & credit!

🚗 Need a ride? Call or text 580-374-5518 to schedule transportation.

♿ Our Market is handicap-accessible. Please note that transportation to the Market is not handicap-accessible.

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08/31/2026

Oklahoma Main Street Program Resource Page.

Historic preservation, downtown revitalization efforts and powerful economic stimulation combine to restore the core assets of communities.

08/27/2026

📢 NOW HIRING: COSSUP Project Manager 📢

SWODA is seeking a full-time COSSUP Project Manager to lead grant-funded initiatives that support substance use prevention and recovery efforts in our communities.

📍 Location: Burns Flat, OK

Key Responsibilities: ✅ Manage federal grant compliance and reporting
✅ Monitor budgets and program performance
✅ Coordinate with community partners and agencies
✅ Supervise project staff and ensure program goals are met

Qualifications: ✔ Bachelor’s degree preferred
✔ 3+ years of grant administration or compliance experience
✔ Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Join a team making a positive impact across Southwest Oklahoma.

📄 Full job descriptions available at: swoda.org
📬 Send resumes to: [email protected]
📮 Or mail to: SWODA, PO Box 569, Burns Flat, OK 73624
SWODA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About SWODA The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA), headquartered in Burns Flat, was created in 1971 in a joint effort by municipalities, counties and districts in Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Wash*ta counties. From these governmental units and

08/25/2026

Fall Open Enrollment is just around the corner. By September 30, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans should send members an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and an Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
These documents explain important changes to costs, provider networks, and prescription drug coverage for the upcoming plan year. Understanding these notices can help people with Medicare make informed coverage decisions during Open Enrollment.

08/20/2026

They are hiring!!!!

08/10/2026

Since Medicare was signed into law on July 30, 1965, the Medicare card has seen a few different looks over the years. From paper cards to today's redesigned card, a lot has changed in Medicare's 61 years.
But here's something that hasn't changed:
⚠️ Medicare is NOT sending plastic Medicare cards.
⚠️ Your Medicare card does NOT need to be activated.
If you receive a mailing with a plastic Medicare card and instructions to "activate" it, it's a scam.
If you get one of these mailings, please report it to the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
Help us spread the word and protect Medicare beneficiaries from fraud