🌱 Sean Gunn Back In OKC + New Program Helps To Fight Homelessness

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Oklahoma City and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

A stray t-storm; not as warm. High: 84 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. On Tuesday, Jul. 4, Oklahoma City firefighters were called to a house fire that they say likely was caused by fireworks in a trash can. Around 10:30 p.m., firefighters responded to the report of a fire located near North Western Avenue and Northwest 111th Street. According to firefighters, two homes were damaged as a result of the incident, but no individuals were hurt. (Newson6.com)
2. Later last week, popular actor Sean Gunn made his return to Oklahoma City to film a few scenes for his upcoming music drama, "Defiant Vanity." The film is written and directed by OKC filmmaker Benjamin Tefera and marks the second movie that the actor, who is best known for his roles in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy" and Emmy-winning series "Gilmore Girls," is bringing to the city. Previously, Gunn filmed scenes for Mickey Reece's 2021 horror movie "Agnes" at the karaoke bar Cookies on Western. (Oklahoman)
3. A new screen-printing company in Oklahoma City is partnering with the Homeless Alliance to help curb homelessness around the city. As a part of their new program, Curbside Chronicles will be providing certain individuals with new job skills that can help them transition out of homelessness. According to Homeless Alliance's longtime executive director Dan Straughan, he's excited to be working with another social enterprise to continue its mission of using different business practices to help spark change in the community. (Oklahoman)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

Thursday, July 6

• Music Over Midtown At O Bar (7:00 PM)
• Dust Bowl Karaoke At Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Earlier this week, a water main broke in Oklahoma City and caused major chaos for surrounding residents and business owners. According to recent reports, a sinkhole formed right next to an apartment building, and one resident said she saw water pouring through the walls of her apartment. (KOCO)
• A new safe haven baby box for parents who are unable or unwilling to care for their newborn infants is set to debut very soon. Oklahoma City Fire Station #21 will be providing the community with a climate-controlled box that immediately alerts emergency personnel if an infant is placed inside. (KFOR)
• According to recent reports, paychecks for teachers in Oklahoma are set to go up starting this month. The original bill was passed in March and calls for anywhere from a $3,000 to $6,000 raise per year for teachers, based on their years of experience. (KFOR)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.