By SHAUN EPPERSON Jenks Public Schools for the first time has not met achievement standards under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, even though the district's combined scores outpace the state's target goals.

By Tulsa World, Okla. Aug. 29--Tulsans have been talking of developing the Arkansas River for at least 45 years. We've had enough talk. It's time to get to work.

Long before the Oklahoma Aquarium brought aquatic life to Jenks and the RiverWalk Crossing introduced diners to the fondue experience, fun and recreation came in the form of Skyline Park. The park was built by Fred "Red" Cox in the mid-1950s at 141st Street, south of downtown Jenks.