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🌱 How Jenks’ community input helped land a national civic honor

Jenks, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Jenks! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jenks’ community input helped land a national civic honor
  • How tonight’s strong storms could impact Jenks neighborhoods and travel
  • Jenks-raised golf star takes next big step on college sidelines

Also on today's calendar: Sunlit Shore and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jenks named finalist for All-America City Award (journalrecord.com) — Jenks has been named a finalist for the National Civic League’s 2026 All-America City Award, spotlighting how residents are shaping the city’s future. From large-scale planning around Jenks Ranch to new engagement efforts and flood recovery collaboration, the city’s emphasis on public input helped secure this national recognition.
   

• Special Weather Statement until TUE 9:15 PM CDT (tulsaworld.com) — Strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph are moving through southeastern Tulsa County tonight, specifically including Jenks and Jenks Riverside Airport. Residents should be prepared for small tree limbs to come down and unsecured items to blow around, and are urged to monitor online weather updates for any changes through the evening.
   

• Jenni Roller Joins ACU Women's Golf Staff as Assistant Coach (acusports.com) — A standout golfer who grew up in Jenks has been hired as an assistant coach for Abilene Christian University’s women’s golf team after a record-setting career at the University of Tulsa. Her success at state, national, and collegiate levels highlights the strong golf tradition tied to Jenks and Oklahoma programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Id like to preface this post with some quick context: I absolutely love my yard, the tree mentioned, and spending time landscaping my yard when time allows.
    The tree mentioned in this post was splitting and dying so it unfortunately did need to come down. This morning, MCN Arbor Care came to my house… (Nextdoor Jenks)
  • Hi, I got alerted that a package was delivered yesterday to my home but it’s nowhere to be found.
    If it was accidentally delivered to your home, please put it in my mailbox. My address should be on there . I’m going to the post office today to let… (Nextdoor Staplehurst)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Jenks. Apply here.
  • RB American Group posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Jenks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jenks here.

🗞 Nearby News

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)
  • ASCS Notes: Great Plains Doubleheader (speedsport.com)

Bixby

  • Psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Nelson explains how genetic testing may guide medication choices (ktul.com)
  • Sooners land top in-state prospect Gabriel Osborne Jr. (newson6.com)
  • FORECAST: Rain and Thunder return by Friday (fox23.com)

Ok Jenks! 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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