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In today's newsletter:

• Want to try an Edmond neighbor’s go-to Christmas hominy casserole?
• Which Edmond neighbors just earned science and nursing degrees from UCO?
• How Edmond’s title-game stage crowned Dewar’s unlikely freshman hero

Also on today's calendar: Breakfast with Santa (games, crafts, food, fun) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy with sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 30.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Christmas Hominy Casserole Brings Cozy Holiday Comfort (hometownstation.com) — An Edmond home cook, Becky Hallstrom, is getting a little spotlight for her cozy Christmas Hominy Casserole, a cheesy, chile-kissed side dish perfect for local holiday tables. The recipe, originally shared online, layers white and yellow hominy with cottage cheese, Colby Jack, and green chiles for an easy, comforting bake. It’s a simple way to bring a neighbor’s favorite to your own celebration.
   

2. List of UCO Fall 2025 Graduates for The College of Mathematics and Science (ucentralmedia.com) — Dozens of Edmond residents are celebrating Fall 2025 graduation from UCO’s College of Mathematics and Science, earning degrees in biology, nursing, computer science, engineering, and more. The long list highlights local students’ honors and hometowns, showcasing how many Edmond scholars are stepping into healthcare, tech, and science careers. It’s a snapshot of the city’s growing academic and professional talent.
   

3. Freshman heroics lift Dewar to back-to-back state titles (eufaulaindianjournal.com) — A state championship football showdown in Edmond saw Dewar’s backup freshman quarterback step in after an injury and lead the Dragons to back-to-back Class B1 titles. Playing at the Edmond-hosted finals, Dewar’s offense clicked and its defense repeatedly stuffed Laverne in the red zone, sealing another gold ball and extending the program’s growing small-school dynasty.
   

4. Isaiah 41, Psalms 23 and 91 among top Bible app passages (baptiststandard.com) — A religion-tech story datelined from Edmond highlights how a local-based announcement spotlighted Isaiah 41:10 as YouVersion’s most-downloaded verse again this year, amid surging Bible app use. The report compares YouVersion and Bible Gateway trends, showing Psalms 23 and 91 dominating searches. For Edmond readers, it’s a look at how favorite Scriptures reflect global anxieties and spiritual habits.
   

📸 Around Edmond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edmond

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Family Storytime
  Edmond Library - Metropolitan Library System, 10 S Blvd, Edmond
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Choir Combined Rehearsal
  Summit Ms Edmond, OK 73013
• Kinder, 3rd, & 5th Grade Holiday Parties
  Angie Debo Es Edmond, OK 73013
• Edmond Bicycle Committee
  Edmond, OK Calendar , City Hall Main Street Conference Room A 22 E. Main Street , Edmond
  8:00 am
• Hope Awards at Dolphin Splash
  Angie Debo Es Edmond, OK 73013
  9:20 am
• Boar's Head Feast - Act II Performance
  St. Luke's Edmond , 900 N Sooner Rd , Edmond
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa (games, crafts, food, fun)
  Cascata Falls Playground , 8352 Cascata Way , Edmond
  2:00 pm
• Coping with Labor Pains
  Hackney Chiropractic , 412 S Santa Fe Ave , Edmond
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• The Okie Awards 2025!
  Chicken Shack , 212 OK-66 , Arcadia
  6:00 pm
• Basketball
  Mary Golda Ross Elementary Oklahoma City, OK 73111
  6:00 pm
• The OKIE Awards - Presented by Oklahoma Today
  Chicken Shack , 212 OK-66 , Arcadia
  6:00 pm
• OKIE Awards
  Chicken Shack , 212 OK-66 , Arcadia
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This very sweet kitty needs a forever home.
  He or she has been hanging around my house for months, mostly preying on my birds. My male cat has seen this one on the porch and FREAKS out which… (Nextdoor Summer Oaks)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Mayhem, a dog who went missing in Edmond, OK, has been safely reunited with their family after 18 minutes. Message from Owner: He got out and has… (Nextdoor Rankin)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Edmond. Apply here.
• University of Central Oklahoma posted a job opening for OSSBS - Temporary, Part Time Quality Control Specialist in Edmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmond here.

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