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🌱 Patch AM: Driving near Britton and May? Here’s what’s closed tonight.

And check out Farmers Market at Scissortail Park on the Oklahoma City Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Oklahoma City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driving near Britton and May? Here's what's closed tonight.
  • How Meta's $235 million payout could change Oklahoma kids' screen time
  • See how OKC's $990M Thunder arena is taking shape now

Also on today's calendar: Farmers Market at Scissortail Park and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot, with a high of 103 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
  • Monday: Hot, with a high of 102 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Northwest OKC water main break leads to street closures (koco.com) — Eastbound Britton Road from May Avenue to Mahler Place in northwest Oklahoma City is temporarily closed Friday night while city crews repair a water main break caused by a private contractor. A small number of nearby customers may see brief water service disruptions, but officials expect repairs to wrap up by midnight and say detours are in place to keep traffic moving.
   

2. Oklahoma to receive at least $235 million in Meta settlement over youth social media safety (news9.com) — Oklahoma City-based Attorney General Gentner Drummond says the state will receive at least $235 million from a landmark Meta settlement and see new safeguards for kids on Facebook and Instagram, including time limits and overnight restrictions. Local parents and lawmakers hope the money funds youth-focused programs while broader industry changes help reduce social media's grip on Oklahoma children.
   

3. 8 impressive construction photos from August 2026 (zephr.com) — A new $990 million arena for the Oklahoma City Thunder is now under construction in downtown, featuring a 360-degree glass curtain wall with panoramic concourse views. The project is highlighted among major global builds, underscoring its scale and importance for Oklahoma City's entertainment scene and future events. Residents can expect a modern venue reshaping the city's core.
   

4. Norman lawmaker proposes billing cities for clearing homeless camps. 'Go home' (oklahoman.com) — State officials have warned Oklahoma City they may bill the city for nearly $900,000 in homeless camp cleanups, while a Norman senator is eyeing legislation to make such charges easier. The story also reveals how Oklahoma City shelters pushed back when asked to absorb dozens of unhoused Norman residents, stressing that local resources are already stretched.
   

5. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Marks 80 Years (kfor.com) — Oklahoma City's Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation just celebrated 80 years of scientific discovery, now boasting more than 60 labs and dozens of active clinical trials. Longtime staffers who started in the 1970s reflected on lean early days, the growth in research power, and how the foundation's work continues to shape health breakthroughs from right here in the city.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you're awake, go outside and look up, right now!
    Lol It's a full moon, AND a lunar eclipse! Rare stuff! Let's see your pics!! (Nextdoor Greenvale)
  • My husky escaped yesterday and returned home with a friend.
    I live off of post road near tinker. If you recognize this beautiful German shepherd please message me. Very friendly German shepherd. He is being… (Nextdoor I-40 I-240 Triangle)
  • Department of the Air Force posted a job opening for Motor Vehicle Operator (Forklift Operator) in Oklahoma City. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Choctaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oklahoma City here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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