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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Broken Arrow! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long Creek Turnpike lane closures will affect Broken Arrow travel
- What did Broken Arrow choose to seal in its 25-year time capsule?
- How a Broken Arrow fireworks stand rebuilt days after a devastating fire
Also on today's calendar: GCW presents "The Tussle in Tulsa" and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. OTA Independence Day Traffic Advisory 6-29-2026 (oklahoma.gov) — Drivers in Broken Arrow should plan for long-term lane reductions on the Creek Turnpike between US-64 and E. 111th Street, plus a closed eastbound on-ramp from 96th Street through fall 2026. These changes, part of the Haikey Creek bridge rehab, will cause delays through summer 2027, alongside several other turnpike work zones across Oklahoma. 
2. Broken Arrow honors nation's 250th anniversary with community time capsule (ktul.com) — Broken Arrow city leaders and residents just buried a 25-year time capsule at Veterans Park as part of the community’s kickoff for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. The capsule is filled with items meant to capture today’s life in Broken Arrow, and it’s one of several local events planned to mark the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial.
3. Broken Arrow fireworks stand back open less than two weeks after fire burned it to the ground (newson6.com) — A Broken Arrow fireworks stand near 236th and Kenosha has fully rebuilt and reopened less than two weeks after an accidental electrical fire destroyed it and thousands of dollars in inventory. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 20 minutes, and with wiring and bulbs now replaced, employees are counting on a busy Fourth of July week to recover losses.
4. Tulsa-area donation drive collecting aid for Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes (ktul.com) — Broken Arrow residents can directly support Venezuelan earthquake survivors by donating supplies at local Supermercados Morelos locations and the Ángeles en Tulsa collection center on West Concord Circle North. Organizers are seeking food, water, clothing, medical items, and more, stressing that every contribution from Green Country helps families in hard-hit communities outside Caracas recover.
5. Lucinda Elaine (Garrison) Beck (eurekaherald.com) — Broken Arrow is mourning longtime resident Lucinda “Cindi” Beck, 76, who passed away June 21 after a brief battle with cancer. Raised in rural Kansas, she built a career in office management and specialty retail before settling in Broken Arrow with her partner of nearly 30 years, Ron Fink, and remained part of the community until her death.
📸 Around Broken Arrow
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Gallery Opening Night: BA Artists →
Brook Chase by D.R. Horton, 2116 S 16th St, Broken Arrow
10:30 pm
Thursday July 2
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Other local events
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Independence Day - Observed
City of Broken Arrow 220 S 1st St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
8:00 am -
Board of Education Meeting
Broken Arrow Public Schools Education Service Center - Board Room, 701 S Main St, Broken Arr
6:00 pm -
GCW presents "The Tussle in Tulsa" →
The Property Event Center, 11500 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow
5:00 pm -
Joy of the Mountains →
Pinot's Palette, 212 S Main St, Broken Arrow
7:00 pm
Friday July 3
Monday July 13
Sunday July 19
Thursday July 30
📣 Broken Arrow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storybook Yoga →
Coweta Public Library 25 Hospital Road, Newnan GA 30263 US
9:30 am -
Picadilly Puppet
Coweta Public Library 85 Literary Lane, Newnan GA 30265 US
10:00 am -
Paper Art Workshop: →
Coweta Public Library 25 Hospital Road, Newnan GA 30263 US
11:00 am -
Dino-rrific Dining →
Coweta Public Library 100 Park Drive, Grantville GA 30220 US
12:30 pm -
Dig into Crafting →
Coweta Public Library 148 Pylant Street, Senoia GA 30276 US
2:00 pm -
Dino-Mite Games →
Coweta Public Library 25 Hospital Road, Newnan GA 30263 US
2:00 pm -
Varsity Football - Summer Pride
Coweta Public Schools Ricky Brian Fieldhouse
7:00 am
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Buttercup has been reunited with her family!
Found lost dog at Toledo St and Elm...seems super sweet. Please share and message me if you recognize him. (Nextdoor Broken Arrow Heights) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Korin was LOST on June 26, 2026 in Broken Arrow, OK 74012 near Broken Arrow Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Vandever West)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Broken Arrow. Apply here.
- Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - WKD shift in Broken Arrow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broken Arrow here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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