Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
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🎓 Education
State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a mandate that requires districts to send new budgets right away to pay for free meals, saying a state law means every child must have a full education.
Local school leaders and lawmakers worry about how funds will be moved—raising questions on whether money from other areas might be cut.
🏛️ Government
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will reassign troopers from interstate highways on November 1, leaving police in Norman, OKC, Tulsa, Moore, Edmond, Midwest City and Del City to patrol these roads.
Local chiefs said the change will stretch limited resources and may delay responses to traffic accidents – potentially impacting public safety.
🏈 Sports
OKC Thunder beat the Philadelphia 76ers 89—78 on Monday in Salt Lake City Summer League as Nikola Topić scored 11 points with five assists and Ajay Mitchell added 16 points with five rebounds.
The team will play Utah today at 8 p.m. CT — then it will begin at least five games in Las Vegas Summer League.
Oklahoma Thunder’s Nikola Topić returned to the court in Summer League yesterday after recovering from a knee injury — his first chance to play organized basketball since missing an entire season.
He appeared in games in Utah where his team recorded a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
University of Oklahoma confirmed on July 7 that Athletic Director Joe Castiglione will retire in the coming months—his leadership led OU into the SEC.
Sports Director Toby Rowland said he was not shocked by the news—he now wonders who will succeed Castiglione.
🎉 Norman Events
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6:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate Oklahoma's finest with live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show.
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