🌱 Gas Line Explosion Near SE 149th St. + Walke Won't Seek Reelection

Rise and shine, Oklahoma City! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 82 Low: 48.

Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. A gas line explosion sent two people to the hospital yesterday afternoon. The explosion, which occurred near SE 149th St. and Douglas, caused a grass fire in the area. See video footage of the fire on News 9. (news9.com KWTV)
2. OKC area State Representative Collin Walke will not be seeking re-election for House District 87. The Democrat, who was first elected in 2016, endorsed Ellyn Hefner for the seat. Walke served on several committees and served as vice-chair of the Native American Caucus.(City-sentinel)
3. Police are looking for a suspect after a shooting in South Oklahoma City early in the morning on Thursday. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex near I-240 and South Santa Fe Avenue. The victim's condition is unknown at this time. (KOCO Oklahoma City)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Community Coffee at Trinity Baptist Church (8:00 AM)
• Quilting Class Interest Meeting at First Baptist Mustang (9:00 AM)
• Bethany Community Blood Drive at Eldon Lyon Park (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Seven Oklahoma City Police Department officers competed in the Challenge Cup Relay last weekend. The 120-mile relay race began in Baker, California, and ended in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Facebook)
• Downtown OKC Partnership invites you to ride the streetcar! The OKC Streetcar will be offering free rides between Tuesday, Apr. 19 and Sunday, Apr. 24 for the Festival of the Arts. (Facebook)
• The OKC Dream Center passed out over 75 meals to neighboring apartments on Tuesday. The Dream Center is always looking for more volunteers, so email info@dcokc.org get involved! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— 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.