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NEW — Hallie Waugh is Metro Library’s first poet laureate—and she’s on a mission to make poetry accessible to everyone in Oklahoma County. #PoetryForAll #OKC | Brett Dickerson reports:

Metro Library picks first poet laureate: Hallie Waugh

Hallie Waugh is Metro Library’s first poet laureate—and she’s on a mission to make poetry accessible to everyone in Oklahoma County. #PoetryForAll #OKC

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 1d

What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Plan to vote in your precinct Tuesday. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/okc-2025-bon...

OKC 2025 bond election: What to know; when to vote

What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 1d

NEW — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a longtime Trump ally, breaks ranks to oppose the former president’s push to send National Guard troops across state lines. | Brett Dickerson reports:

Okla Gov. Stitt: Trump’s Guard plan defies states’ rights

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a longtime Trump ally, breaks ranks to oppose the former president’s push to send National Guard troops across state lines.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 1d

NEW — OKCMOA will open "Paul Reed: A Retrospective" on Saturday, November 22, the first major retrospective devoted to the Washington Color School artist. | Staff reports:

PRESS RELEASE: “Paul Reed: A Retrospective” opens next month at OKCMOA

OKCMOA will open "Paul Reed: A Retrospective" on Saturday, November 22, the first major retrospective devoted to the Washington Color School artist.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

A handful of heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall time and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/heavy-hittin...

Heavy-hitting rockers haunt recent OK music drops

A handful of heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall time and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup. | Brett Fieldcamp has this review from the first night: freepressokc.com/lyrics-count...

Lyric’s country fried ‘Rocky Horror’ a wild and untamed thing

Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup.

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NEW — OKC Animal Welfare will host its annual Dogtober Festival, promoting responsible pet ownership, Saturday, Oct. 18, at Earlywine Park. | Staff reports:

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Animal Welfare hosts Dogtober Festival at Earlywine Park

OKC Animal Welfare will host its annual Dogtober Festival, promoting responsible pet ownership, Saturday, Oct. 18, at Earlywine Park.

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Police are asking for tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday on NE 23rd east of I-35 in OKC. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-seek-...

Police seek leads in fatal shooting on NE 23rd Street in OKC

Police are investigating and seeking tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday near NE 23rd St. in OKC.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

Police are investigating and seeking tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday on NE 23rd Street east of I-35 in OKC. | Brett Dickerson reports freepressokc.com/police-seek-...

Police seek leads in fatal shooting on NE 23rd Street in OKC

Police are investigating and seeking tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday near NE 23rd St. in OKC.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

🎬 Even in October, not everyone wants gruesome horror and scares, so here's a trio of tone-bending tales to celebrate the season, but go lighter on the nerves. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by Oklahoma City Museum of Art Film: freepressokc.com/take-a-break...

Take a break from horror with these tone-twisting Oct films

🎬 Even in October, not everyone wants gruesome horror and scares, so here's a trio of tone-bending tales to celebrate the season, but go lighter on the nerves.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

In its first meeting since Ryan Walters’ resignation, Oklahoma’s state education board shifted from political fights to long-overdue school decisions. | Nuria Martinez-Keel with Oklahoma Voice reports: freepressokc.com/new-leadersh...

New leadership ushers calm at Oklahoma state education board

In its first meeting since Ryan Walters’ resignation, Oklahoma’s state education board shifted from political fights to long-overdue school decisions.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/okc-2025-bon...

OKC 2025 bond election: What to know; when to vote

What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 2d

NEW — What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote. | Brett Dickerson reports:

OKC 2025 bond election: What to know; when to vote

What you need to know before voting in OKC’s $2.7B bond election Oct. 14: Streets, parks, safety projects—no property tax hike. Make your plan to vote.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 3d

Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup. | Brett Fieldcamp was at the first show and has this review: freepressokc.com/lyrics-count...

Lyric’s country fried ‘Rocky Horror’ a wild and untamed thing

Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 3d

Heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall, and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/heavy-hittin...

Heavy-hitting rockers haunt recent OK music drops

A handful of heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall time and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases.

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NEW — Diversion Hub is hosting its first health-focused event, Health at the Hub, on October 17. | Staff reports:

PRESS RELEASE: Diversion Hub to host first Health Day on October 17

Diversion Hub is hosting its first health-focused event, Health at the Hub, on October 17.

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A new poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want Affordable Care Act tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on. | Jennifer Shutt with Oklahoma Voice reports: freepressokc.com/poll-broad-s...

Poll—Broad support for renewing health insurance tax credits

A new KFF poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want ACA tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 3d

🎬 Even in October, not everyone wants gruesome horror and fright, so here's a trio of tone-bending tales to celebrate the season, but go lighter on the nerves. | Film with Brett Fieldcamp by OKCMOA: freepressokc.com/take-a-break...

Take a break from horror with these tone-twisting Oct films

🎬 Even in October, not everyone wants gruesome horror and scares, so here's a trio of tone-bending tales to celebrate the season, but go lighter on the nerves.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 3d

Police are still seeking tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday near NE 23rd St. in OKC. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/police-seek-...

Police seek leads in fatal shooting on NE 23rd Street in OKC

Police are investigating and seeking tips after 53-year-old Glenn Denson was shot and killed late Saturday near NE 23rd St. in OKC.

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NEW — Former state schools chief Ryan Walters is under a new ethics investigation over his promotion of a conservative nonprofit while in public office. | Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice reports:

Ryan Walters faces ethics inquiry over alliance role

Former state schools chief Ryan Walters is under a new ethics investigation over his promotion of a conservative nonprofit while in public office.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 3d

NEW — Volunteers and members of the American Red Cross installed nearly 150 free smoke alarms for families during the Sound the Alarm event. | Staff reports:

PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers install 150 free smoke alarms in OKC during Red Cross ‘Sound the Alarm’ event

Volunteers and members of the American Red Cross installed nearly 150 free smoke alarms for families during the Sound the Alarm event.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 4d

After an OKC police officer slammed him to the ground almost a year ago, Vietnamese elder Lich Vu has died at 72. His family continues to press his civil rights case in the courts. | Brett Dickerson reports: freepressokc.com/elderly-man-...

Elderly man in OKC police takedown dies at 72

Nearly a year after an OKC police officer slammed him to the ground, Vietnamese elder Lich Vu has died at 72. His family’s civil-rights case continues.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 4d

A handful of heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall time and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases. | Music with Brett Fieldcamp by True Sky Credit Union: freepressokc.com/heavy-hittin...

Heavy-hitting rockers haunt recent OK music drops

A handful of heavy-hitting Oklahomans are embracing the darkness of fall time and going all-in on cranked, hard-rock riffing with these recent metal releases.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 4d

NEW — Oklahoma City leaders cut the ribbon on Dorset Place Veteran Community, a new permanent supportive housing development for veterans. | Staff reports:

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma City celebrates opening of Dorset Place Veteran Community

Oklahoma City leaders cut the ribbon on Dorset Place Veteran Community, a new permanent supportive housing development for veterans.

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Okla City Free Press @freepressokc.bsky.social · 4d

Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup. | Brett Fieldcamp was there and reports: freepressokc.com/lyrics-count...

Lyric’s country fried ‘Rocky Horror’ a wild and untamed thing

Cult classic alt-musical “The Rocky Horror Show" returns to Lyric Theatre for another raucous ride in its Texas-themed cowboy getup.

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