🌱 How Norman’s turnpike fight could reshape driving near Newcastle

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In today's newsletter:

• How Norman’s turnpike fight could reshape driving near Newcastle

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 101, low: 75.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• OU president wades into Norman turnpike interchange fight (oklahoman.com) — State leaders are debating new turnpike interchanges in Norman that tie into the broader ACCESS turnpike plan and the Toby Keith Expressway near Newcastle. OU’s president backs the interchanges for economic growth, while local officials and residents raise environmental and community concerns, so Newcastle drivers could eventually see new regional traffic patterns and connections.
   

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📸 Around Newcastle

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Coffee and Conversation
  Tuttle Area Chamber of Commerce 221 W Main St, Tuttle, OK 73089
  9:00 am
• Fire Department meeting/truck check →
  Goldsby, OK Calendar, 100 E Center RD, Goldsby
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Tuttle Teacher/Staff Breakfast
  Tuttle Area Chamber of Commerce Tuttle High School
  7:00 am
• MPS Staff Welcome Back Celebration/Kick Off
  Mustang Public Schools Mustang Performing Arts Center, Mustang, OK 73064, USA
  8:00 am
• Chair Fitness Classes →
  Tuttle, OK Calendar, 305 W. Main, Tuttle
  10:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Masons: (Not at Myrtle) Rush Springs Watermelon Festival
  Myrtle Lodge 145 125 SE 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73149
• Story Time →
  Tuttle, OK Calendar Tuttle, OK 73089
  11:00 am
• DeMolay - Fun Day
  Myrtle Lodge 145 125 SE 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73149
  12:00 pm

Monday August 10

• SB vs El Reno
  Mustang Middle School Mustang, OK 73064
  5:00 pm
• August 2026 Regular Board Meeting
  Curtis Inge Ms 111 Fourth St, Noble, OK 73068, USA
  5:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Meadow Brook Intermediate Mustang Education Resource Center, 909 S Mustang Rd, Mustang, O
  6:00 pm
• MPS Board Meeting
  Moore Oklahoma City, OK 73160
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• School is almost back in session.
  Please remember to stay alert to keep everyone safe this school year. (Nextdoor )

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Mustang. Apply here.
• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Mustang. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newcastle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Blanchard

• Oklahoma high school football top 10 running backs to watch in 2026 season (oklahoman.com)
• Office for Civil Rights Raises Concerns About Diabetes Care Under a Student's 504 Plan at Bridge Creek Public Schools (OK) (specialeducationaction.com)
• Police Have Arrested 37 Americans Over AI Data Center Protests This Year (decrypt.co)

Moore

• Moore police rally to help fellow officer, beloved referee as ALS diagnosis leaves him in wheelchair (koco.com)
• MNTC Adds Hands-On, DIY Class Options (mooremonthly.com)
• From UFC to WWE Smackdown, Bryan Terry's best photos of July 2026 (azcentral.com)

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Ok Newcastle! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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