Published Work

Current: Oklahoma City Free Press – 900+ news reports

This local, independent, online news site established in 2016 is focused on the core of Oklahoma City government, education and culture. Brett developed the concept, built the site, established social media, and, in the early years, wrote all the reports, and did all the photography.

Now, as editor, he coordinates a crew of freelancers who cover government and life in OKC with a style and perspective unlike other news outlets in the city. As of August 2022, Brett has contributed 970 reports to the site. The site has over 1,700 reports published so far.


Open Meetings

–Ward 2 councilman Ed Shadid drafts a resolution to shed light on council decision-making.

The Oklahoma Gazette – August 17, 2018


OKC says Bird’s business can’t fly as is

–Officials moving to regulate scooter invasion

The Journal Record – August 16, 2018


Archive of 405 Magazine articles

Brett wrote 12 articles for 405 Magazine in 2015 and 2016.


Allied Arts hits record number of donors

Oklahoma Gazette – August 24, 2016


Main Street Arcade reopens to favorable fanfare

Oklahoma Gazette – August 17, 2016


Major improvements usher in Wake Zone’s transition into Lost Lakes Amphitheater and Water Park

Oklahoma Gazette – August 10, 2016


Oklahoma is using a federal grant to study apprenticeship programs

Oklahoma Gazette – August 3, 2016


OKC public transit offers students affordable, flexible alternative to school busing

Oklahoma Gazette – August 3, 2016


OKC’s newest attraction has locals and tourists celebrating fun, art and fantastic views

Oklahoma Gazette – July 27, 2016


Creatives Series – Kyle Dillingham: Musical connections

405 Magazine – July, 2016


Reduxion Theater’s new artistic director promises to keep pushing the envelope

Oklahoma Gazette – June 29, 2016


Catholic Charities new facility helps the organization run its programs more effectively

Oklahoma Gazette – June 15, 2016


New rules mean vaping must be regulated like tobacco

Oklahoma Gazette – June 8, 2016


Creatives series – Erin Cooper: Artistic impact

405 Magazine – June, 2016


Cover Story: Professional cycling race morphs into mammoth three-day, family-friendly festival

Oklahoma  Gazette – May 25, 2016


Oklahoma musicians return for OKC Jazz Festival

Oklahoma Gazette – May 18, 2016


Local group launches campaign to educate voters

Oklahoma Gazette – May 11, 2016


The Long Game in OKC’s Capitol Hill

405 Magazine – May, 2016


History-centered: Landmarks and Turning Points in Oklahoma History lets guests delve into the Sooner State’s past

Oklahoma Gazette – April 20, 2016


Festival of the Arts celebrates 50th anniversary

Oklahoma Gazette – April 13, 2016


RayoOKC revels in surge of local soccer interest

Oklahoma Gazette – April 13, 2016


Creatives Series – Paul Medina’s Family Fairy Tale

405 Magazine – April, 2016


Short Trip, Faraway Feel

405 Magazine – April, 2016


Man makes life commitment to ecology project

Oklahoma Gazette – March 31, 2016


Anti-abortion protests were met with bewilderment, resistance and tolerance

Oklahoma Gazette – March 23, 2016


Feature – Divining OKC’s Water Future: OKC Works to Ensure Water Availability in the 21st Century

405 Magazine – March, 2016 – 10 pages in print


Making Programming Magic Together: Inside OKC’s Collaborative Tech Community

405 Magazine – March, 2016


Creatives Series – Tony Morton: Being Allies in Art

405 Magazine – Creatives Series – March, 2016


Alternative Paths: A closer look at exclusionary discipline, its impact on school-to-prison pipeline

Oklahoma Gazette – February 24, 2016


Alternative Paths: SeeWorth Academy fosters students through leadership

Oklahoma Gazette – February 10, 2016


State legislators renew efforts to start education savings accounts

Oklahoma Gazette – February 3, 2016


Creatives Series – Scott Booker: The Art of Listening

405 Magazine – January, 2016


Alternative paths: Metro Career Academy blends occupational and academic training

Oklahoma Gazette – January 13, 2016


Alternative Paths: Emerson Mid-High School helps students succeed

Oklahoma Gazette – January 1, 2016


Person of the Year: Q&A with Douglas Sorocco

Territory-OKC – December, 2015


Local organizations help OKC schools handle suspension programs

Oklahoma Gazette – December 25, 2015


Creatives Series – Richard McKown’s Return to the Canvas:
Developer Richard McKown shows his visual arts side

405 Magazine – December, 2015


Norman Arts District earns cultural district distinction

Oklahoma Gazette – November 25, 2015


Plaza Gallery Group spotlights local art and artists

Oklahoma Gazette – November 25, 2015


Oklahoma Muslims face challenges during the holidays

Oklahoma Gazette – November 18, 2015


Establishing a career isn’t always contingent on the ability to access or earn a college education

Oklahoma Gazette – October 28, 2015


Edmond school provides fields, futures to Roosevelt Middle School students

Oklahoma Gazette – October 28, 2015


Millwood schools flourish despite challenges

Oklahoma Gazette – October 21, 2015


Harding Fine Arts Academy reaches academic achievement pinnacle in unexpected ways

Oklahoma Gazette – October 14, 2015


Art programs teach creative skills to all age groups throughout community

Oklahoma Gazette – September 30, 2015


Partnership enables community to connect with potential school donors

Oklahoma Gazette – September 23, 2015


deadCENTER growth leads to new hire

Oklahoma Gazette – September 23, 2015


Expansion, improvements on display at Oklahoma State Fair Park

Oklahoma Gazette – September 16, 2015


Officials strive to make municipal court system more humane as construction begins on new building

Oklahoma Gazette – September 16, 2015


Teachers look to donors for help with school supplies

Oklahoma Gazette – September 16, 2015


Integris opens clinic in Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads

Oklahoma Gazette – September 16, 2015


Youth Council of OKC earns an up-close education about city government

Oklahoma Gazette – September 16, 2015


Former Congressman J.C. Watts speaks Friday at national conference

Oklahoma Gazette – September 9, 2015


Shawn Sheehan was named Oklahoma’s 2016 Teacher of the Year

Oklahoma Gazette – September 2, 2015


ACT offered to all Oklahoma juniors at no cost

Oklahoma Gazette – August 26, 2015


MAPS 4 Neighborhoods: Group wants next MAPS to focus on overlooked communities

Oklahoma Gazette – August 26, 2015


Community involvement vital in cutting short city’s long list of code violators

Oklahoma Gazette – August 19, 2015


OKC Public Schools work to close language gap

Oklahoma Gazette – August 19, 2015


Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads thrives two years after opening

Oklahoma Gazette – August 12, 2015


Interstate interchange to undergo major changes with new ODOT project, some business owners unhappy

Oklahoma Gazette – August 12, 2015


An Oklahoma man might become the U.S.’s first male saint

Oklahoma Gazette – August 12, 2015


Education blogger is new superintendent of Mid-Del Public Schools

Oklahoma Gazette – August 5, 2015


Officials step their game with their approval of PlanOKC

Oklahoma Gazette – July 29, 2015


TAP Architecture wins international award

Oklahoma Gazette – July 29, 2015


Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center gets a new home

Oklahoma Gazette – July 22, 2015


Oklahoma Humanities Council is now accepting grant applications

Oklahoma Gazette – July 15, 2015


Married couple remain strong education advocates even in retirement

Oklahoma Gazette – July 15, 2015


City approves cost share program to repair sidewalks

Oklahoma Gazette – July 8, 2015


Allied Arts raises more than $3 million to ‘bridge gap’ in arts education

Oklahoma Gazette – July 8, 2015


Cover Story: Generations of sold-out audiences still pack Winchester Drive-In

Oklahoma Gazette – July 3, 2015


Red Dirt Report: 78 Published reports with photography

From September 9, 2014 through July 15, 2015