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In today's newsletter:
- Step inside OKC’s new tiny home community for formerly homeless neighbors
- Why a massive Thunder mural on Classen is suddenly on hold
- Why Oklahoma City suddenly paused new bike lanes on Classen Boulevard
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and 3 more events.
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Becoming very windy; sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 30.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Catholic Charities unveil community of Affordable Homes (kfor.com) — A new 12-unit Caritas Casitas community near SW 10th and Agnew is giving formerly homeless Oklahoma City residents fully furnished, affordable homes with utilities included. Catholic Charities, working with donors and the City of Oklahoma City, hopes the modular units will be a small but meaningful step toward easing the metro’s affordable housing shortage. 
2. OKC Thunder mural proposal stalled by canceled meeting (journalrecord.com) — A planned Oklahoma City Thunder–themed mural on Classen Boulevard and a proposed sculpture for the new MAPS 4 mental health crisis center were both delayed when the Oklahoma City Arts Commission lacked a quorum. The projects would address vandalism, celebrate the Thunder’s championship, and create a calming focal point at the future Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, and are now set for discussion in late January.
3. Oklahoma City bike lane expansion on Classen Boulevard halted (koco.com) — City leaders have hit pause on extending protected bike lanes along Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City while they reconsider the plan after pushback from some council members and residents. Cyclists and advocates argue the corridor is vital for people without cars, and a moratorium resolution on all Classen bike lanes is set for a Dec. 30 council vote.
4. Trial set for Oklahoma City police officer accused of rape (kfor.com) — An Oklahoma City police officer has pleaded not guilty in Canadian County to multiple charges stemming from an alleged 2024 assault on his ex-girlfriend, and a trial date is now set for May. The officer remains on paid administrative leave from the Oklahoma City Police Department while attorneys prepare motions and a protective order continues to restrict contact with the accuser.
5. Oklahoma Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Dec. 16, 2025 (oklahoman.com) — Oklahoma City lottery players can now check the Dec. 16 Mega Millions, Pick 3, Lucky for Life, and Cash 5 winning numbers, plus learn how to claim prizes by mail through the Oklahoma Lottery’s Oklahoma City P.O. Box. The article explains what to include with your signed ticket and reminds players that non-winning tickets can’t be submitted for payment.
📸 Around Oklahoma City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City
★ Featured events ★
- Mario Adrion
Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 Kings Of Leon Ln, Oklahoma City
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Oklahoma Hall of Fame , 1400 Classen Dr , Oklahoma City
6:30 pm - Community Coffee - Chisholm Trail Presbyterian Church
Chisholm Trail Presbyterian Church , 801 W Vandament Ave , Yukon
8:00 am - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Yale Theater , 227 SW 25th St , Oklahoma City
6:30 pm - CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - CHRISTMAS
Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon - Tony Roberts
Bricktown Comedy Club , 409 Kings Of Leon Ln , Oklahoma City
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Craft & Chat!
Bethany Library - Metropolitan Library System , 6700 NW 35th St , Bethany
1:30 pm - Board of Adjustment Meeting
Nichols Hills, OK Calendar
5:30 pm - Community Acupuncture w/ Caitlyn of HoneyBee Acupuncture
Shakti House OKC , 111 N Broadway Ave , Moore
7:30 pm - Del City Crafters
Del City Community Center , 4505 SE 15th St , Del City
9:30 am - Business Bite
Del City Chamber of Commerce , 5540 SE 15th St , Del City
11:30 am - HS BASKETBALL @HOME VS SOUTHWEST COVENANT
Bethany Ms Bethany, OK 73008
3:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Monday morning Neighbors!!!
A very sweet little dog was found on my front porch this morning ... She was very cold and shivering so I brought her inside to warm up and got her… (Nextdoor Crestwood) - LOST DOG
Hi my dog got out of the backyard this morning around 9 this morning. Her name is a Camila and she is a 8 year old dog. If anyone has seen please… (Nextdoor Waverly)
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