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🌱 Patch AM: How at-risk is your Oklahoma City home this wildfire season?

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Hello Oklahoma City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How at-risk is your Oklahoma City home this wildfire season?
  • How Oklahoma City just helped 500 residents find stable homes
  • See how Midtown’s Pop-Up Shops just hit a seven-figure milestone

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's and 1 more event.

Find out what's happening in Oklahoma Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Oklahoma Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Concerns ahead of Oklahoma's peak wildfire season (kfor.com) — Wildfire danger in Oklahoma City is currently moderate, but fire officials warn that unusually warm, dry conditions and heavy grass growth could fuel dangerous fires as peak season hits from late January through April. They’re urging residents to create defensible space, clear brush, trim low limbs, and use extra caution with outdoor grilling. The Oklahoma City Fire Department will even send experts to assess your property for hazards.
   

2. Oklahoma City's Key to Home program reaches milestone, housing 500 people (koco.com) — Oklahoma City has just met its two-year Key to Home goal, moving 500 people from homelessness into stable housing through a partnership with local businesses and nonprofits. Residents like Courtney say the support dramatically shortened their path back to a home and stability. City staff stress that early intervention reduces trauma and costs while changing perceptions about homelessness.
   

3. OKC Holiday Pop-Up Shops surpass $1 million milestone (journalrecord.com) — Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Midtown Oklahoma City just crossed $1 million in sales this season, a record that keeps more money circulating with local retailers. Now in its 13th year, the market has generated over $7 million since 2013, drawing strong shopper turnout and reinforcing the impact of choosing independent Oklahoma businesses over big-box and online options.
   

4. Solo's Park & Pub closing its doors months after Bar K closes, dog community reacts (news9.com) — Solo’s Park & Pub, the popular dog-park bar in Oklahoma City, will close for good on December 28, just months after Bar K shut down. Regulars are stopping by for final visits, while the owner cites economic pressures on local small businesses and hopes to honor customers in the bar’s last days.
   

5. The Stitch Squad: How knitting brings calm and connection to OKC police (news9.com) — Oklahoma City police employees are finding a surprising stress reliever in a new knitting group called The Stitch Squad, launched by the department’s Wellness Unit. Every other week, dispatchers, investigators and staff gather to knit, talk, and unwind while creating hats and scarves for kids at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, blending mental health support with community giving.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 27
  • Tony Roberts
    Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 Kings Of Leon Ln, Oklahoma City
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday December 25
  • CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - CHRISTMAS
    Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon
    • Wednesday December 31
  • CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - New Year's
    Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon
  • New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's
    Dave & Buster's Oklahoma City , 5501 N May Ave , Oklahoma City
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Helping a friend rehome 6 month old puppies that were born from a stray found on NW 36th.
    There was a total of 9 and so far 6 have found wonderful homes. We are not able to say the breed of them for sure but whatever they are, mom and pups… (Nextdoor Lyons Park)
  • Hi, anyone looking to foster/adopt this sweet guy?
    He was found wandering all day yesterday by heritage hills area. He isn’t chipped and has no collar. He’s very sweet with people just doesn’t seem to… (Nextdoor Treadwell Grandview)
  • Bobby Lewis - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member in Choctaw. Apply here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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