South side schools show discipline, pride on first day
Gloria Torres had overlapping reasons for visiting Fillmore Elementary Tuesday morning, the first day of school in Oklahoma City Public Schools.
The south side elementary...
Enduring Enterprise – Jackson Elementary
This is the fourth in a series about OKCPS enterprise schools. Other stories in this series are enterprise schools, John Marshall Mid-High School and Belle...
Emerson South newest addition to OKCPS alternative schools
Emerson Alternative School is the oldest alternative program in the state.
For this new school year, it is spawning a new mid high school for...
Brooks-Jimenez takes oath for Senate amid cheers
“So help me, God.”
As Michael Brooks-Jimenez said those final words of his oath of office for the Oklahoma Senate, supporters jumped to their feet...
Code for America brigades in Oklahoma promote good government
Since 2009, Code for America has been making a positive impact on governments mostly at the local level.
“This is really about people helping people,”...
Mariachi summer camp encourages skill and pride
Emmanuel Terrazas likes to play his trumpet, and he plays it a lot during the school year.
As a freshman at Del City High School...
OKC Council approves convention hotel deal
After a decade of discussions and debate, the City of Oklahoma City voted 7-2 Tuesday to enter an agreement with Omni Hotels to build...
Madison Wingate, OKCPS teacher, named Oklahoma Rising Star
Madison Wingate, Teacher of the Year for Oklahoma City Public Schools, has been named a Rising Star by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
The...
Suspect dies in shootout with seven OKC PD officers
Oklahoma City police officer Mohammed Tabiai and six officers from the gang unit were looking for Dorsey Glenn Taulbee Jr. on the near southwest...
Brooks-Jimenez wins Senate District 44 Race
Michael Brooks-Jimenez, native of the south side of Oklahoma City, won the Oklahoma Senate District 44 seat in a special election Tuesday.
"I'm humbled by...
Signs of life for North Highland Elementary
"Just so you all know, I live in the neighborhood - the N. Highland community. Every school that I've taught at, I've lived in...
Putnam City teacher named finalist for Okla teacher of the Year
Neeli Boyd is one of the 12 finalists for Oklahoma teacher of the Year.
The eight-year veteran teaches first grade at Wiley Post Elementary, 6920...
What has changed since OKC Black Lives Matter rally 2016?
Rev. T. Sheri Dickerson is happy when she thinks about the Black Lives Matter rally in Oklahoma City one year ago. She describes it...
Ind Day brings mixed feelings for local Black Lives Matter leaders
Editor's Note: In two stories, Free Press is exploring the thoughts of several leaders of the Black Lives Matter, Oklahoma organization on the anniversary...
South OKC senate district vote begins
Thursday was the first day of early voting for the Oklahoma Senate District 44 seat in south Oklahoma City.
And Democratic candidate Michael Brook-Jimenez has...
