🌱 How a Sand Springs sophomore ran his way to the state meet

Coffee in hand, Sand Springs? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Sand Springs sophomore ran his way to the state meet
• Why a former Sand Springs substitute teacher is back behind bars

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, warm, temps: high: 90, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Breezy and warm with sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Sand Springs sophomore qualifies for state (keystonegusher.com) — Sand Springs track fans have a new standout to cheer: Charles Page High School sophomore Cole Higgins has qualified for state in both the 800 and 1600 meters. His strong regional performances in Owasso capped a season of steadily improving times for several Sandites runners and relay teams.
   

• Former OK teacher who pleaded guilty to lewd molestation back in custody (ktul.com) — Sand Springs residents should know that a former substitute teacher previously convicted of sex-related crimes involving a minor is back in custody after Tulsa County deputies arrested him Monday night. His original 2013 sentence has now been revoked, and he’s scheduled for arraignment on June 8, 2026.
   

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📸 Around Sand Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sand Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Monday May 18

• Rosine: BarnSong Presents @ Bright Morning Farm w/ Isaac Eicher →
  Bright Morning Farm, 5802 S 145th Ave W, Sand Springs
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• HSBA-STATE TOURNAMENT(TBA)
  Berryhill Ms Tulsa, OK 74107
• 4th Quarter Ends (44 Instructional Days)
  Berryhill Es South Tulsa, OK 74107
• Last Day of School - Early Out (Release
  Berryhill Es South Tulsa, OK 74107
• Airport Advisory Board regular meeting 5:30 P.M. →
  Sand Springs, OK Calendar Sand Springs, OK 74063
  5:30 pm
• CBMS - Spring Showcase
  Clyde Boyd Ms Thurman Garrett Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Character Awards
  Northwoods Fine Arts Academy Sand Springs, OK 74063
  8:00 am

Saturday May 16

• CPHS Graduation
  Mabee Center, 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• AP Language Exam
  Berryhill Ms HS Rm. 102
  8:00 am
• Softball Tryouts JH Team (5th grade going into 6th - now 7th grader
  Clyde Boyd Ms Sand Springs, OK 74063
  4:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• HSBA-STATE TOURNAMENT(TBA)
  Berryhill Ms Tulsa, OK 74107
• 4th Quarter Ends (44 Instructional Days)
  Berryhill Es South Tulsa, OK 74107

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just a friendly PSA…
  We live just up the way from the Keystone Volunteer Fire Station and there was a bobcat in my driveway about an hour ago (possibly 2 of them), so… (Nextdoor West Coyote Trail)

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Sand Springs. Apply here.
• SunAuto Tire & Services posted a job opening for Sr. Auto Tech (Up to $40/HR flag) in Sand Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sand Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sapulpa

• Creek County moves early voting site for June primary (keystonegusher.com)
• US Gas Prices On Track To Hit Record Highs Just In Time For Summer (carbuzz.com)
• Central Tech Honors Ardagh Glass with Partners in Progress Award (keystonegusher.com)

Tulsa

• City partners launch 'seCURE Tulsa' to intercept violence in north Tulsa (kjrh.com)
• Quantum Space announces new spacecraft manufacturing facility in Tulsa (fox23.com)

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Ok Sand Springs! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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