🌱 Patch AM: Why OKCPS hit pause on a key bond oversight appointment

Good day Oklahoma City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why OKCPS hit pause on a key bond oversight appointment
• How daycare staff got 33 OKC kids out after a fiery crash
• How a southeast OKC police chase led to a 9-year sentence

Also on today's calendar: The Jury Experience: Death by AI: Who Pays the Price? and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Very cold with plenty of sun, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. OKCPS Reschedules Vote For Bond Oversight Committee (blackchronicle.com) — Oklahoma City Public Schools leaders have delayed choosing a new representative for the Bond Citizens Oversight Committee seat tied to District 5, which covers much of northeast Oklahoma City and Spencer. Residents and current committee members urged the board to pick someone who actually lives in the district, arguing that local voices are crucial for overseeing how bond money is spent.
   

2. Oklahoma City day care fire caused by car crash; 33 children, 5 staff safe (koco.com) — A car crashed into La Petite Academy on West Reno Avenue in Oklahoma City, sparking a fast-moving fire but all 33 children and five staff members were safely evacuated. Firefighters say staff acted quickly as pickup time and rush hour approached, while crews battled difficult access around the building. The driver was rescued and taken to the hospital, and the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
   

3. Oklahoma City man sentenced to over 9 years for illegal firearm possession (koco.com) — A 35-year-old Oklahoma City man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison after a high-speed police chase near SE 15th Street and South Sunnylane Avenue led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. Prosecutors said he admitted being a felon in possession and noted his prior convictions for violent and property crimes.
   

4. ‘Don't be a Grinch': Holiday inflatables stolen from southwest Oklahoma City homes (koco.com) — Neighbors in southwest Oklahoma City are frustrated after thieves stole multiple holiday inflatables from front yards just minutes apart, and both affected families plan to press charges if the culprits are caught. Oklahoma City police say they don’t specifically track decoration thefts but acknowledge the same suspects may be responsible, prompting residents to upgrade security while trying to keep their holiday spirit alive.
   

📸 Around Oklahoma City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• William Montgomery
  Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 Kings Of Leon Ln, Oklahoma City
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• The Jury Experience: Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
  The Yale Theater , 227 SW 25th St , Oklahoma City
  8:30 pm
• GIGGZ DAY OKC
  Santos Nightlife , 101 E California Ave , Oklahoma City
  10:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• OKC Chanukah Festival
  Scissortail Pk , 300 SW 7th St , Oklahoma City
  4:30 pm
• Jamie Lissow
  Bricktown Comedy Club , 409 Kings Of Leon Ln , Oklahoma City
  6:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Gala Meeting
  Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon
  4:00 pm
• JV/Girls Wrestling- 3 Dog Night
  Edmond Santa Fe High School , 1901 W 15th St , Edmond
  4:00 pm
• *9th Girls/Boys Basketball v. Yukon
  Main Gym , 705 , Oklahoma City
  5:30 pm
• Middle School Band Concert
  Auditorium , 705 , Oklahoma City
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
  Oklahoma Hall of Fame , 1400 Classen Dr , Oklahoma City
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  The Yale Theater , 227 SW 25th St , Oklahoma City
  6:30 pm

📣 Oklahoma City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Gaming Frenzy
  Oklahoma State Fair , 3001 General Pershing Blvd , Oklahoma City
  10:00 am
• Friday 7pm Midwest City
  Star Skate , 300 Bizzel Ave , Midwest City
  1:00 pm
• Winter Wine-derland Holiday Market
  Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City , Autograph Collection , Oklahoma City
  4:00 pm
• Masons: Installation
  Myrtle Lodge 145 , 125 SE 89th St , Oklahoma City
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

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