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🌱 Why Bixby’s police chief is suddenly acting city manager

Bixby, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Bixby? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bixby’s police chief is suddenly acting city manager
  • Storms targeting Bixby tonight: what 40 mph gusts could mean
  • How Bixby’s own Kaeden Penny fits into OU’s elite class

Also on today's calendar: Bixby Book Club and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bixby city manager arrested, accused of DUI after traffic stop (fox23.com) — Bixby’s city manager has been suspended after a May DUI arrest, and the police chief is now serving as acting city manager to keep city services running. Records outline the traffic stop and prior DUI case, while city leaders say they’ll share more information as it becomes available.
   

• Special Weather Statement until TUE 9:15 PM CDT (tulsaworld.com) — Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 mph are moving into areas including Bixby this evening and could knock down small limbs and unsecured objects. Residents in Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, and nearby communities are urged to monitor updates through 9:15 p.m. and consider heading indoors if storms approach. Keep an eye on local alerts if you’re out driving along I‑44 or outdoors tonight.
   

• Sooners land top in-state prospect Gabriel Osborne Jr. (newson6.com) — Bixby football fans will notice hometown standout Kaeden Penny highlighted among Oklahoma’s top in-state commitments as the Sooners build a powerhouse 2027 recruiting class. Mustang star Gabriel Osborne Jr. just chose OU over several national powers, helping restore the Sooners’ No. 1 national class ranking. The article also notes other key pledges and Oklahoma’s 2026 season opener date.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse.
    Symptoms can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees. (Nextdoor Encore Memorial)
  • Give pets plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors as pets can get dehydrated quickly.
    Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them and keep them indoors when it’s hot (Nextdoor Encore Memorial)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Bixby. Apply here.
  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Bixby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bixby here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jenks

  • Photos: Habit mural festival in Tulsa's Pearl District (tulsaworld.com)
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 6:07 PM CDT until MON 7:00 PM CDT (tulsaworld.com)
  • Jenks named finalist for All-America City Award (journalrecord.com)

Glenpool

  • RV Inventory Expansion Across Oklahoma and Missouri by Wade's RV (kdhnews.com)
  • Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre: 105 years since one of the darkest chapters in Oklahoma history (koco.com)

Ok Bixby! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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