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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Oklahoma City just earned "Secret Sauce Community" status
  • How free winter coats are helping Oklahoma City students stay in class
  • How One Door OKC could change homelessness support for local families

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mr.D W.!

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer with some sun, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. OKC named 'Secret Sauce Community' for economic growth (journalrecord.com) — Oklahoma City has been named a "Secret Sauce Community" at the 2026 Heartland Summit for its approach to economic growth, development, and culture. The recognition highlights OKC's diversified economy, voter-approved investment in infrastructure and quality of life, and high-profile wins like the Thunder's 2025 NBA title and upcoming Olympic hosting role.
   

2. OKCPS Foundation hosts Coat-a-Kid event to provide free winter coats (koco.com) — Students at Kaiser Elementary in Oklahoma City received free winter coats through the OKCPS Foundation's Coat-a-Kid program, aimed at keeping kids warm enough to attend school regularly. Organizers say providing new, high-quality coats not only eases financial strain on families but also helps students feel supported and valued, with more Coat-a-Kid events planned across the district this winter.
   

3. Oklahoma City nonprofits working to simplify homelessness support (koco.com) — Families in Oklahoma City facing housing loss will soon have a single phone number, online form, and in-person hub to connect with help before they enter the shelter system. Two local nonprofits, City Rescue Mission and City Care, are launching the One Door OKC program with United Way funding, aiming to open by November 1 and offering case managers to quickly problem-solve housing crises.
   

4. John Rex Polytechnic High School to welcome students in fall 2027 (kfor.com) — Downtown Oklahoma City will get its first new high school in 50 years when John Rex Polytechnic High School opens to freshmen in fall 2027. The converted office building near NW 6th and Hudson will offer hands-on, career-focused programs like engineering, cybersecurity, and biomedical sciences, with 7th and 8th graders also joining as the campus builds its culture.
   

5. Oklahoma City Rallies Together to Take Action at Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday October 31st (oklahomafarmreport.com) — Oklahoma City residents are invited to join the 2026 Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk at Scissortail Park on October 31, raising funds for breast cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. Organizers hope to collect $250,000, highlighting that thousands of Oklahomans rely on Komen's navigation and financial assistance programs to overcome barriers to timely, high-quality care.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: she has been returned to her owner!
    Rockwell Vet used the microchip to contact her original owner who messaged the current owner. She is happy to be back home! Found small female dog… (Nextdoor Blue Stem)
  • Update - I was able to find the owner due to a chip in one of the dogs and I took them home!
    Found! 2 pit bulls 1 is brown, 1 is white with brown spots. They were on the off-ramp of I-44 coming on to NW 23rd street. I have them in my back… (Nextdoor Linwood Place Second)
  • Okie Express Auto Wash - Spotless Brands posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Choctaw. Apply here.
  • Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools posted a job opening for NPMS Paraprofessional in Choctaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oklahoma City here.

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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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