🌱 Edmond Memorial Students Charged In Threats + $1 Pet Adoptions

Hello, neighbors! Helen Eckhard here with a fresh issue of the Oklahoma City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy and cooler. High: 46 Low: 19.

Here are the top stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is offering a new promotion to help with overcrowding. The shelter has implemented a new 'Name Your Price' adoption rate in order to help abandoned animals find homes for the holidays. Organizers say they will accept anything over $1 for pet adoptions. They are also encouraging animal lovers who are unable to adopt a pet to foster instead. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. State authorities have filed charges against three students from Edmond Memorial High School who are accused of making threats to the school and individuals. The students were removed from campus after school officials uncovered a concerning text message indicating a threat against the high school. Edmond Public Schools officials sent a letter to parents addressing the matter and reassured them that such incidents are "not considered lightly."(KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. The Oklahoma City Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a man who burglarized a church in October. The suspect is accused of stealing computers and other technological equipment from the local church. On Friday, Investigators released an image from surveillance footage captured during the crime. They are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact CrimeStoppers. (KFOR Oklahoma City)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Rooftop Yoga + Mimosa Brunch At Hall's Pizza Kitchen (9:00 AM)
• Gingerbread Houses At Myriad Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM)
• March of the Trees At Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County to bring smiles to dozens of kids with gifts, games, food, and a visit from Santa. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Zoo is now offering Safari Lights, a driving tour that includes more than 50 larger-than-life light sculptures. (Facebook)
• The 'Party Porch,' a brand-new group outing space with all-inclusive food and more, is coming to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in 2022. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.