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🌱 Could this Owasso academy be the right next step?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Could this Owasso academy be the right next step?
  • How a new state housing bill could shape Oklahoma development
  • How does Owasso fit into Jenks’ newly revealed 2026 schedule?

Also on today's calendar: Spring Plant Swap and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; windy, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A New Leaf's Transition Academy in Owasso now accepting applications for Class of 2028 (fox23.com) — Families in Owasso can now apply for A New Leaf’s Hardesty Transition Academy Class of 2028, a two‑year residential program helping young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities build independent lives. Starting September 2026, students live in campus-style housing while taking about 80 courses on money management, independent living, emotional regulation, and job readiness, going deeper than typical high school or home lessons.
   

• Bill sought by Stitt, housing developers clears House, headed to Senate (tulsaworld.com) — State lawmakers advanced a complex housing bill backed by Gov. Kevin Stitt and development interests, moving it from the Oklahoma House to the Senate despite notable opposition. While the piece is mainly about statewide policy, it’s bundled with other recent public-safety headlines, including a separate report that an Owasso High School student was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to campus.
   

• Oklahoma High School Football: Jenks reveals 2026 slate (on3.com subscription) — Owasso football fans will see their Rams highlighted as the 2025 state semifinalists who edged Jenks 39-36 and appear again on Jenks’ newly released 2026 schedule. The article lays out every Jenks game date and opponent, including the October 2 home matchup against Owasso, and notes key returning Jenks players and statewide scoreboard resources.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Sophie was LOST on April 13, 2026 in Owasso, OK 74055 near St. John’s hosp Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Preston Lakes Owasso)
  • Does anyone know why we do not have recycling cans in Rogers County?
    We live on the border of Tulsa and Rogers County (Nextdoor Country Brier - Eagle's Landing)
  • City of Claremore posted a job opening for Recreation Leader in Owasso. Apply here.
  • IHOP - Romulus Restaurants posted a job opening for Dish Machine Operator in Owasso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Owasso here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Marines takeover workouts at Catoosa High School for the day (newson6.com)
  • These are the 7 Oklahoma towns Route 66 helped shape (newson6.com)
  • Taking the long road: As Route 66 turns 100, fans look ahead instead of in the rearview mirror (northwestern.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Owasso

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Owasso

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.