City Hall

City of OKC water cutoffs create alarm during coronavirus pandemic

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Congresswoman Kendra Horn raised the issue of water cutoffs during the new coronavirus pandemic bringing attention to City of OKC's alarming cutoff rates.
Taft Middle School

OKCPS closes Friday the 13th ahead of spring break

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Claiming to have no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus or COVID-19, OKCPS is canceling classes and all activities Friday, March 13.
Max's Law

“Max’s Law” bill to give more access to state buildings passes House

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A bill that would establish the installation of changing tables for adults and children in publicly-funded buildings passed the Oklahoma House Tuesday.
OKCPS board

Four more years for two veteran OKCPS Board members

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Two veteran Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education members, Carrie Jacobs and Mark Mann, were each sworn in for another term from 2020 to 2024.
healthcare

Horn town hall covers COVID-19, public health issues, Medicaid expansion

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Congresswoman Kendra Horn, CD-5, drew yet another crowd to one of her many town halls Saturday but absent any hostility, a current rarity in politics.
COVID-19

Five test negative for COVID-19 in state, two more still being tested

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt started his news conference Thursday with a strong reassurance about the state's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
Oklahoma City Council

City Council hears pitches for new fines, new housing, new Crystal Bridge

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Oklahoma City Council heard resolutions that could result in fines for parking violations, affordable housing money, and millions for the Myriad Gardens.
Criminal Justice Authority

Jail Trust preps for Okla County Jail handoff but with little sense of urgency

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The Jail Trust met to do more talking, but take little action while the Sheriff says he and law enforcement staff will leave the Detention Center April 15.
parks

OKC parks 1/8 cent tax would go to operations and free programs

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Oklahoma City residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote for/against a 1/8 cent dedicated sales tax for parks Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Boulevard

Oklahoma City Boulevard still not complete at OKDOT’s own promise date

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Even with mild winter weather, Oklahoma City Boulevard was not complete by the end of February as promised by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
State of the City

Mayor Holt declares the City of Oklahoma City “Triumphant”

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With more than 1,500 present, Mayor David Holt delivered his annual State of the City address to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Wednesday.
Oklahoma County Sheriff

Feud between commissioner and Sheriff’s office revealed once again

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In a meeting of the Okla County Board of County Commissioners, ongoing acrimony between one Commissioner and the Sheriff’s Office came to the forefront.
board of education

Experience shows as OKCPS Board encounters new challenges

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The Board of Education for Oklahoma City Public Schools discussed the district's strategic plan and the core concepts of a bond issue Monday night.
teachers union

OKCPS teachers union president to retire, race for replacement begins

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Ed Allen, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has announced his retirement resulting in the immediate announcement of a new contender.
Criminal Justice Advisory Council

Cash bail assistance organization reps draw ire of district judges

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Reps of The Bail Project received some sharp pushback from two of Oklahoma County's district judges and the DA's office at the CJAC meeting Thursday.