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🌱 How one stranger just secured an Owasso veteran’s home for life

Owasso, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Owasso! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one stranger just secured an Owasso veteran’s home for life
  • What extra steps are Owasso police taking before this weekend’s car shows?
  • Which Owasso neighborhood is spotlighted in this year’s Parade of Homes?

Also on today's calendar: Lights Out on Hunger in Owasso.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Variable clouds; less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; windy, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HEARTWARMING UPDATE: Stranger pays off Owasso veteran's GoFundMe, vows to pay property taxes for life (kjrh.com) — An Owasso veteran, Don Vaught, will keep his longtime home after an Oklahoma City businessman paid off his GoFundMe and pledged to cover his property taxes for life. The gift follows a TV story about Vaught’s struggle after his wife’s death and has pushed community donations past $15,000, highlighting how many people rallied to support one local neighbor.
   

2. OPD increasing patrols to prevent car theft during weekend car shows in the area (fox23.com) — Owasso Police are boosting patrols and using drones this weekend to protect classic cars and visitors as major shows like the Hot Rod Power Tour and Hogs and Hot Rods roll through the area. After thieves stole nine show cars during an earlier tour stop in Illinois, officers aim for zero thefts in Owasso and urge participants to plan ahead for passes or free spectator tickets.
   

3. The 2026 Parade of Homes! (tulsatoday.com) — Owasso residents can tour new homes during the Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes, including a special Twilight Tour at Stone Canyon in Owasso on Friday, June 19. The free event runs June 13–22 across ten area cities, showcasing more than 100 new builds, design trends, and smart-home features, with guides and an app to help you plan your route.
   

4. Oklahoma Rising Stars Games (prepbaseballreport.com) — A rising baseball player from Owasso, Breckon Jacobsen, has been named among Oklahoma’s “Rising Stars,” joining a long list of standout middle-school prospects from across the state. The roster highlights future talent from programs like Deer Creek, Choctaw, Jenks, Broken Arrow, and more, giving Owasso families a glimpse at who to watch in coming seasons.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing a kitten?
    This kitten got trapped in our garage last night. (Nextdoor The Falls at Garrett Creek)
  • I just had a roof put on a little over 3-1/2 years ago.
    Our roofing company came out and said my shingles were curling up due to a bad run at the manufacturer. I am seeking a local roofer to come and… (Nextdoor Honey Creek at Bailey Ranch)
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for FT EVS-Housekeeping Attendant @ AH BAILEY MEDICAL CENTER ES OWASSO, Oklahoma 74055 in Owasso. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor in Owasso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Owasso here.

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Owasso

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