🌱 Lost Pony On I-240 + HB 4245 Passes + OKC Cold Case Warms Up

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Oklahoma City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; warmer in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Oklahoma state troopers found a lost pony walking down I-240 yesterday. The equestrian eloper is reportedly being held by animal control while police search for the owner. According to officials, there was one accident caused by the pony, but no injuries were involved. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. The Oklahoma House passed a bill that would prevent trans girls from competing on female sports teams. The bill, HB 4245, was authored by Representative Toni Hasenbeck. It passed with a 79-18 vote, despite strong opposition from representatives like Mauree Turner, D-District 88. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
3. This week, Oklahoma City police filed an arrest warrant for Bryan Trochez, 22, in connection with the 2017 murder of Wilson Perez, 19. Someone who claimed to be friends with both the victim and assailant wrote a letter to investigators, prompting a reopening of the formerly cold case. The suspect is still at large, according to officials. (news9.com KWTV)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• The India Shrine Circus At State Fair Arena (10:00 AM & 7:30 PM)
• Michael Malone At The Loony Bin (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Oklahoma City Public Schools awarded Ms. Van Alstine as their Rookie All-Star Teacher of the Month. The principal shared her praise of the teacher in a video posted on Facebook. (Facebook)
• OKC Dream Center is hosting a free block party at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Mar. 26. There will be food, games, and other attractions at 2212 SW 55th St. (Facebook)
• Oklahoma City Museum of Art is hosting a film screening tonight. The 2022 Best Picture nominee "Nightmare Alley" is the featured film. The showing begins at 7:00 p.m. and tickets can be found here. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.