First Afghan Refugee Family Arrival + Police Officer On Trial

Happy Friday, Oklahoma City! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. The first Afghan refugee family arrived in Oklahoma on Wednesday. The community poured in support and is working to help the family settle in. There are about 1,800 people from Afghanistan that will be arriving in the state. (news9.com KWTV)
2. The Oklahoma City Thunder will open a pop-up shop in Penn Square Mall on Saturday. They opened on Thursday for families and groups with Citizens Caring for Children to get free clothes. In addition, they donated $10,000 in store credit to stock the Resource Center and help foster families. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
3. An Oklahoma City police officer will face trial for the fatal shooting of a man who would not drop a baseball bat as he walked up to the officer. (Journal Record)
4. Shawn Mendes will perform at the Paycom Center on Sept. 27, 2022, with tickets going on sale Oct. 7, 2021. (KOKH FOX25)
5. Oklahoma-based dentist launched 'Pocket Dentist,' an interactive website that will help people to find answers to their dental questions before going to an appointment. (Journal Record)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Community Coffee - Yukon Veterans Museum (8:00 AM)
• Mayor's Golf Scramble - Choctaw City Parks & Recreation (9:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Salon Infinity - Yukon Chamber of Commerce (9:30 AM)
• Wine and Palette - Mustang Parks & Recreation Special Events (6:30 PM)
• Teen After Hours: Dystopian Games - Mustang City Calendar (6:30 PM)
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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.