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Hello Owasso! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why an elderly disguise at an Owasso bank has everyone talking
  • What Owasso drivers must know about the new Highway 169 lane setup
  • Why Owasso's Kamieon Compton-Nero is drawing major college attention

Also on today's calendar: Garden Bros Nuclear Circus.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Mama's Family' disguise for Owasso bank fraud attempt goes viral (krmg.com) — Owasso Police are investigating a bizarre attempted bank fraud at First Bank of Owasso, where a suspect disguised as an elderly woman tried to withdraw money from someone else's account. A teller who knew the real customer spotted the mismatch, stalled the transaction, and the suspect fled before officers arrived. No money was taken, and police say such elaborate disguises are rare but not unheard of.
   

2. US-169 expansion opens in Owasso: Local mechanics share safety warnings for drivers (fox23.com) — Drivers in Owasso now have three northbound lanes open on Highway 169, easing congestion but introducing a new exit-only right lane at 86th Street North that's already causing close calls. Local mechanics urge motorists to slow down, avoid last-second lane changes, and stay alert as construction wraps up and traffic patterns adjust.
   

3. Top 10 Oklahoma high school football players of 2026: No. 4 Owasso star Kamieon Compton-Nero (newson6.com) — Owasso football fans will be watching standout Kamieon Compton-Nero, ranked fourth among all Oklahoma high school players heading into the 2026 season. The versatile safety and receiver, now playing 6A ball for Owasso, is drawing major college offers while adjusting from small-school stardom to a bigger stage.
   

4. Doctors explain how school recess supports learning (newson6.com) — An Owasso pediatrician from Utica Park Clinic explains why daily recess is crucial for kids' learning, memory, and social skills. She breaks down how unstructured playtime, alongside sleep, helps move information into long-term memory and builds creativity and leadership beyond what classroom lessons or PE alone can offer.
   

5. Google reveals it's behind Tulsa County data center project (fox23.com) — A huge Google data center campus is rising in unincorporated Tulsa County just west of Owasso, promising major investment in infrastructure, jobs, and workforce training for the region. Supporters tout long-term economic benefits and new water-line upgrades, while some nearby residents remain worried about impacts on water, power, noise, and community input. Construction is ongoing as details continue to emerge.
   

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Ok Owasso! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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