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🌱 How Broken Arrow’s first film festival could put the city on screen

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Broken Arrow’s first film festival could put the city on screen
  • Broken Arrow man convicted; sentencing set after disturbing abuse case
  • What Broken Arrow voters should know about the 2026 lieutenant governor race

Also on today's calendar: The Longest Table Community Meal and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun with a stray shower, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Monday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Broken Arrow Film Festival draws filmmakers from 30 states (newson6.com) — Broken Arrow is rolling out its first-ever film festival this weekend at the Regal Warren, with screenings starting today and running through Saturday night’s awards ceremony. With 177 films from 30 states, special guests from “Breaking Bad,” and big auditoriums showcasing independent work, organizers hope to boost local tourism, hotel stays, and future film production in town.
   

2. Broken Arrow man found guilty of lewd molestation in 2024 case (newson6.com) — A Broken Arrow man has been found guilty in Tulsa County of lewd molestation involving a girl he knew, following an investigation that began with his 2024 arrest by Broken Arrow police. Jurors recommended a 10-year prison sentence, and an additional woman has reported past abuse. He is being held without bond until formal sentencing on November 10.
   

3. 2026 Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor race guide: T.W. Shannon vs. Kelly Forbes (newson6.com) — Broken Arrow voters will help decide a closely watched lieutenant governor race between Republican T.W. Shannon and Democrat Kelly Forbes, who was raised partly in Broken Arrow. This guide outlines each candidate’s background, priorities on education, the economy, and healthcare, and provides key statewide deadlines for voter registration, absentee ballots, and early voting ahead of the November 3 election.
   

4. Tony Romo's CBS split announced in middle of Q-school round (golf.com) — Tony Romo learned that CBS was ending their nine-year partnership while he was in the final round of a Q-school event at The Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow. As he chased advancement in the qualifying field, the former Cowboys quarterback said he’ll step back to focus on his health and family before pursuing his next opportunity.
   

5. Faith over fear: How a Michigan church embraces its Muslim neighbors (christianchronicle.org) — Broken Arrow gets a brief mention in a wider look at how Christian churches nationwide are responding to tensions over new mosques and Muslim neighbors. A local Church of Christ minister is cited as urging his congregation to open their hearts while reflecting on their own example. Most of the story, however, focuses on a Dearborn, Michigan church’s long-term outreach to Muslim residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking to rehome my friend’s dog.
    Her name is Daisy and I found her roughly 1 year ago on the streets eating trash. After being unable to find her owner, I rehomed her to a friend… (Nextdoor Waterford-Aspen Park)
  • I need affordable medical insurance .
    Any suggestions where I can look. I am on a fixed budget so we need to keep that on mind. Suggestions really appreciated. (Nextdoor Country Lane Estates)
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Ok Broken Arrow! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Broken Arrow

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