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News from May 2023

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Edmond Electric hosts Edmond Touch-A-Truck June 3

By OKC Standard Report | May 29, 2023

Edmond Electric is bringing back the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the University of Central Oklahoma parking lot #6.

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Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day holiday schedule

By OKC Standard Report | May 28, 2023

The Memorial Day holiday schedule for City of OKC services is below: Memorial Day (Monday, May 29)

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Edmond Water Resources advises residents of potential OKC water purchase

By OKC Standard Report | May 27, 2023

A potential purchase of water from the City of Oklahoma City could require Edmond residents who require the use of a home kidney dialysis machine to adjust their method of operation.

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Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation welcomes summer with a splash

By OKC Standard Report | May 25, 2023

Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of its spray grounds and Family Aquatic Centers (FAQ's) on May 27.

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NW 63rd east of Meridian closed after water main break

By OKC Standard Report | May 24, 2023

A one-block section of NW 63rd Street between N Meridian Avenue and N Warren Avenue will be closed for several days while crews work to repair the road resulting from a break to a 6-inch water main overnight on Tuesday, May 23.

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Halt Fentanyl – A Nation That’s Safe

By OKC Standard Report | May 23, 2023

The Administration’s open-border policies have caused the worst border crisis in American history.

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Bice on the Biden Border Crisis

By OKC Standard Report | May 22, 2023

While the humanitarian crisis continues to evolve at the southern border, House Republicans have been working on solving this tragedy.

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Human Rights Commission to host presentation on the history of human rights in Oklahoma; live stream option now available

By OKC Standard Report | May 20, 2023

The community is invited to learn about the history of human rights in Oklahoma City by attending a free presentation from Dr. George Henderson, a civil rights pioneer in higher education.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Ledington promoted to manager for Building and Fire Code Services Department

By OKC Standard Report | May 20, 2023

Kirsten Ledington has been promoted to the Manager of the Building and Fire Code Services Department. She has been with City since 2007. Her previous role was as the Plan Review and Permitting Supervisor for the department since 2015.

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Lucas Joins Joint Hearing on Measuring Regulatory Gaps in Digital Asset Markets

By OKC Standard Report | May 17, 2023

On May 10, 2023, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined his colleagues on both the House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee for a Joint Financial Services-Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on “The Future of Digital Assets: Measuring the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Markets”.

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Bice Votes to Secure Southern Border

By OKC Standard Report | May 17, 2023

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.

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Bice Reintroduces the Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Act

By OKC Standard Report | May 16, 2023

Rep. Bice (R-OK) and Rep. Stevens (D-MI) introduced H.R. 2996, the Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Act.

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OKC Animal Shelter to reopen for Mother’s Day adoptions May 12-14; fees waived

By OKC Standard Report | May 15, 2023

Become a pet parent and celebrate the reopening of Oklahoma City’s Animal Shelter Mother’s Day weekend with free adoption fees for dogs and cats May 12-14.

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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Judge Kendal Huber Tawwater to be sworn in as Municipal Court judge May 9

By OKC Standard Report | May 8, 2023

Judge Kendal Huber Tawwater will be sworn in by Mayor David Holt as Oklahoma City’s newest municipal judge at 8 a.m. on May 9. The ceremony will take place in the executive conference room before the City Council meeting.

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Two downtown streets to close temporarily May 9

By OKC Standard Report | May 7, 2023

Park Avenue from N Harvey Ave. east to Broadway Ave. and Robinson Ave. from West Main Street north to Robert S Kerr Ave. will be closed to traffic and, at times pedestrians, from 4 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 for local filming.

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Residents can weigh in on OKCs proposed 2024 budget

By OKC Standard Report | May 6, 2023

Residents are invited to provide input on Oklahoma City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024.

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Edmond sports options featured during National Travel & Tourism Week

By OKC Standard Report | May 6, 2023

Edmond — a destination that draws thousands of visitors every year from across Oklahoma and throughout the region — is celebrating the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week May 7-13 by spotlighting sports tourism.