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Edmond, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Edmond! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could Edmond soon get a commuter rail link to OKC and Norman?
- How Edmondās proposed $485 million budget could change services and staffing
- How a deadly Edmond gathering fits into a growing national teen trend
Also on today's calendar: Route 66 Blue Hippo Festival.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ City leaders study Utah transit system for potential local improvements (koco.com) ā Edmond officials just returned from Utah studying Salt Lake Cityās transit system as they explore a possible rail and broader transit network linking Edmond City and Norman. The idea is still early, but could eventually mean commuter rail, better buses, sidewalks, and bike lanes here, if voters in each city approve a future plan. 
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ā¢ Edmond council poised to OK growing budget, but not without criticism (oklahoman.com) ā Edmond city leaders are weighing a $485.3 million budget for 2026-27 that boosts spending 17.5% despite flat sales tax revenue, relying more on utility fees and reserve transfers. Residents and council members are questioning staffing levels, fund shifts, and longāterm priorities ahead of a key June 8 vote that will shape services, infrastructure, and hiring across the city. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ āTeen Takeovers' Are Spreading and Police Are Bracing for a Violent Summer (newsweek.com) ā A recent national look at violent āteen takeoverā gatherings highlights a May 3 incident in Edmond where one 18-year-old was killed and 22 people were wounded at an unsanctioned gathering. The piece explains how similar large youth meetups are spreading, why they can turn dangerous, and how police elsewhere are preparing for summer. Ā Ā Ā
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Route 66 Blue Hippo Festival ā
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Saturday June 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog found NW 166th St & N May.
Placed in my backyard, please contact me if this is your dog. (Nextdoor Woodvine) - UPDATE: our friend went by to feed the pups last night and again this morning.
They are gone. Praying one of the rescue groups she called picked them up. Thanks to everyone that tried to help! āāāāāāāāāāāāāā- A friend sawā¦ (Nextdoor Walnut Ridge Estates)
- Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Auditor in Edmond. Apply here.
- Athletico Physical Therapy posted a job opening for Front Office Coordinator - Edmond (TSO Bryant), OK in Edmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmond here.
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- 10 Underrated Oklahoma Towns Where You Can Live Well Without Spending a Fortune (myfamilytravels.com)
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- District 1 OK County Commissioner Jason Lowe faces three challengers (oklahoman.com)
- The Armed CitizenĀ® May 29, 2026 (americanrifleman.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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