🌱 Why Burns Flat’s police chief was fired and who’s in charge now

Hey there, Burns Flat! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Burns Flat’s police chief was fired and who’s in charge now
• How a new state reading push could change Burns Flat classrooms

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 105, low: 74.
• Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 105 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Burns Flat Police Chief Fired Following Misdemeanor Charges (kecofm.com subscription) — Burns Flat residents have a new interim police chief after Keith Smith was removed from the role following misdemeanor charges tied to an off-duty traffic stop investigated by state authorities. Officer Gary Neuwirth is now serving as interim chief while the criminal case proceeds in Washita County, and town leaders consider next steps for the department’s long-term leadership.
   

• State Chamber Research Foundation launches initiative to strengthen reading skills (kfor.com) — Burns Flat teachers are part of a new statewide literacy push that trains educators in research-backed reading instruction and supports them with yearlong coaching. The initiative, funded by major donors and tied to Oklahoma’s new Strong Readers Act, aims to boost third-grade reading levels so more local students can confidently move on to fourth grade and beyond.
   

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📸 Around Burns Flat

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Senior Banner Photos - gym
  Sentinel Public Schools Sentinel, OK 73664
  4:00 pm

Friday August 7

• HS SB @ Weatherford
  Sayre Public Schools Sayre, OK 73662
  4:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• MS/HS Back to School Bash (Teachers and Staff) 7pm
  Sayre Public Schools Sayre, OK 73662
  7:00 pm

Monday August 10

• JH BB Arapaho @ Sentinel
  Sentinel Public Schools Sentinel, OK 73664
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB vs Elk JV
  Sayre Public Schools Sayre, OK 73662
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB @ Thomas
  Sentinel Public Schools Sentinel, OK 73664
  4:30 pm
• ECHS Softball @ Crossings Chr
  Elk City Public Schools Elk City, OK 73644
  5:00 pm
• JH/HS Fastpitch VS Granite
  Cordell Public Schools Cordell, OK 73632
  5:00 pm
• School Board Meeting (Central Office)
  Sayre Es Sayre, OK 73662
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• HS BB Cheyenne @ Sentinel
  Sentinel Public Schools Sentinel, OK 73664
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB @ Hobart
  Sentinel Public Schools Sentinel, OK 73664
  4:30 pm
• JH/HS SB @ Merritt
  Sayre Public Schools Sayre, OK 73662
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Elk City. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (09663) - 1029 W 3rd St in Elk City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burns Flat here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Elk City

• Wanted Duo Arrested in California (kecofm.com)
• Tigers trade deadline takeaways: Can they stay in it with Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize gone? (nytimes.com)
• That's the ticket! Elk City Rodeo introduces reserved seating (cordellbeacon.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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