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🌱 Patch AM: How 25 million visitors pumped $4.8 billion into Oklahoma City

Also, don't miss Trivia In The Main Dining Room on the Oklahoma City Patch calendar

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Hi there, Oklahoma City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 25 million visitors pumped $4.8 billion into Oklahoma City
  • How OKC schools are keeping classrooms cool in triple-digit heat
  • What newly released OKC police bodycam shows from three key arrests

Also on today's calendar: Trivia In The Main Dining Room and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Near-record heat, with a high of 105 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Record-tying heat, temps: high: 105, low: 78.
  • Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oklahoma City tourism hits $4.8B economic impact as 25 million visitors fuel spending (okcfox.com) — Oklahoma City just logged a record $4.8 billion tourism impact, driven by 25 million visitors whose daily spending supports local businesses, jobs, and city services. Local tourism leaders say conventions, sporting events, and weekend getaways are turning first-time visitors into repeat guests, investors, and even future residents, boosting the city's long-term growth.
   

• Oklahoma City Public Schools reports AC issues during triple-digit heat (news9.com) — Oklahoma City Public Schools is scrambling to fix sporadic air conditioning problems at a few campuses, including the new Adelaide Lee Elementary, as temperatures top 100 degrees. Temporary cooling units are in place while Manhattan Construction and district crews work to correct underperforming systems and keep classrooms safe and comfortable for students and staff.
   

• Body camera footage released of man accused sexual assaults across Oklahoma City (koco.com) — Police in Oklahoma City have released body camera footage from three separate arrests of a 26-year-old man now jailed on a $150,000 bond. The videos show officers detaining him after alleged assaults near a Classen bus stop, Scissortail Park, and the Lake Hefner Trail, following tips from witnesses and nearby firefighters.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors please put out fresh water and food, in the shade for homeless animals, birds, wildlife, pollinators, reptiles and insects.
    It doesn't have to be fancy. These videos would not populate in my other post. All these creatures are just trying to survive another day in this… (Nextdoor Quail Creek)
  • Lost puppy!
    She is an 8 month old cavalier King Charles and her name is Lady. She is a sweet puppy and will answer to her name. Please call 5174109293 if you see… (Nextdoor Burke Northridge Manor)
  • CWI posted a job opening for Dealership Accounting Clerk in Oklahoma City. Apply here.
  • Mazzio's posted a job opening for Cook in Choctaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oklahoma City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethany

  • DISH jobs hiring near Bethany, OK at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • 17 local animal shelters reducing or waiving adoption fees (kfor.com)
  • Oklahoma Class of 2027 Rankings Update: Post-Summer Edition (prepbaseballreport.com)

Midwest City

  • Vote for Landmark Fine Homes high school boys athlete of the week for Aug. 10-16 (oklahoman.com)
  • Motorcyclist critically injured in Midwest City crash near Air Depot and Reno (okcfox.com)
  • District 1 OK County: Jason Lowe, Kayla Baker compete in unusual Democratic runoff (nondoc.com)

Ok Oklahoma City! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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