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Trompudos Tacos

Al Pastor and Plenty More: Trompudo’s Tacos

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Steve Gill tries Trompudo's Tacos on the south side and highly recommends it. And, it's more than just tacos!
Burnt-out nuisance property

“Devil’s Den” public nuisance and Holy Angels Church in same block

It’s called “the devil’s den” by some who live on the street. They say they fear it and for good reason. The abandoned metal two-story...
Oklahoma County Jail

New OK County Jail Trust oversight board formed, subcommittees chosen

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A new Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) for the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust) held their second meeting on Wednesday.
Cristo Rey

What we know so far about Oklahoma’s school voucher bill

A school voucher bill has divided the statehouse. Here is a primer on the bill and what some responses are so far.
police

OKCPD officers involved in sixth police shooting of year for OKC

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Five Okla City Police officers are on routine administrative leave as the sixth police shooting of the year is being investigated.
Jail

Jail Trust approves new jail plan — sends to OK County Commissioners

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The OK County Jail Trust has approved the concept of a new jail on a new site and sent the recommendations to the County Commissioners.
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett

Cornett will not run in next election

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Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election when his term ends in one year. He has served for the...
Oklahoma City Council

City Council handles business so swiftly activists miss comment time

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Tuesday, the City Council of Oklahoma City held their shortest meeting in recent memory where all votes were unanimous, an unusual thing.
Wanda Jackson

Music legend Wanda Jackson honored with permanent portrait at State Capitol

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All eyes were on Wanda Jackson - perfectly on-brand with a shiny gold-fringe jacket and hair teased tall - and on the official portrait painted by Tracy Harris.
downtown Oklahoma City storms

Information to prepare for severe weather season in OKC

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The City of Oklahoma City issued an advisory with links to information the city is providing to help citizens prepare for and respond to...
police

City man booked after police car rammed – shootout on east side

Police have identified a suspect in a ramming of a police car and a shootout with the officer on the east side of Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma County Jail

Jail Trust ignores recent jail deaths — still at odds over public comment

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Since the previous meeting of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust, there have been several Jail deaths but none were discussed Friday.
BRT

1st day of OKC’s NW Bus Rapid Transit draws curious riders

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Sunday was the first day of the new Northwest Bus Rapid Transit line opening to riders. Drivers have been practicing the route and schedule for about a month.

Southside OKC’s Rep. José Cruz to resign for “acting inappropriately”

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Representative José Cruz, D-OKC, HD-89, is resigning from his seat in the Oklahoma Legislature effective Friday, Jan. 21.
protest

Resolution against protests yields more protests at county courthouse

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Oklahoma County Commissioners deferred a decision on a controversial resolution to curb protests even outside at the County Courthouse.