🌱 Trash Collection Postponed + Early Voting Begins In Norman

Hey, people of Oklahoma City! Helen Eckhard here with today's Oklahoma City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with snow, 1-2". High: 18 Low: 10.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. The City Of Oklahoma City has postponed today's trash collection until Saturday, Feb. 5 due to the inclement weather. Solid Waste officials will continue to assess the situation as the storm develops and announce any additional changes to the schedule by the end of the day today. Trash collection is expected to resume as scheduled next Monday, Feb. 7. (Press Release Desk)
2. Early voting for the City of Norman local elections begins today, Feb. 3, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The voting is for all Feb. 8 municipal elections, including city council and mayoral posts. Pre-registration is not required, and early voting will continue through Friday. (Norman Transcript)
3. The Oklahoma City Fire Department has shared winter safety tips for the ongoing storm. Officials advised all drivers to have a full gas tank and extra hats, gloves, and blankets on hand in the event their vehicle gets stuck. They also recommend keeping phones fully charged and avoiding using an extension cord when plugging in space heaters. (News On 6)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Business Development Committee At Moore Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)
• Advocacy Committee Meeting At Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Due to forecasted winter weather, Oklahoma City Public Schools students will continue with virtual learning today, Feb. 3. Students should log in and learn asynchronously from home. Please note that all activities have also been canceled and curbside meal service will not be available today. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma Department of Transportation shared winter driving tips from Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Foster. Be cautious, and drive safely! (Facebook)
• Join the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in person on Friday, April 22, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to enjoy an elegant dinner and live music while celebrating Mrs. Jane B. Harlow as the 2022 Maestro's Circle inductee! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.