AGP Executive Report

Public Safety: A shooting in northwest Oklahoma City sent one person to the hospital Saturday; police found more than a dozen casings and have made no arrests. Oklahoma State: The Cowboys added three-star defensive lineman Keilan Neal to their 2027 recruiting class ahead of Saturday’s ranked matchup with Houston. Sooners: Oklahoma hosts No. 15 Kentucky after upsetting then-No. 1 Texas last week; the Sooners’ offensive line is dealing with injuries. Thunder: Oklahoma City opens its NBA season Tuesday against San Antonio, while a dispute over rookie Aday Mara’s eligibility could affect his debut. Conservation: A Johnston County landowner has restored 130 acres of his family’s former cattle farm as pollinator habitat, after years of noticing fewer monarchs and other butterflies. Weather: Parts of northwest Oklahoma saw their first freeze, with chilly mornings expected before temperatures climb into the 70s.

Weekend Weather: Cooler air has reached Oklahoma, with frost advisories and freeze warnings as temperatures dip into the 30s. Sooners Football: Oklahoma hosts No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday, looking to build on its upset of Texas; the Sooners’ offensive line is banged up. Big 12 Showdown: No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston tonight, with both teams chasing a statement win. Thunder: San Antonio plans to start three guards against Oklahoma City in Tuesday’s season opener. Rookie Aday Mara’s availability remains uncertain as his former Spanish club challenges his transfer. City Projects: Work has begun on the deck of Oklahoma City’s $900 million NBA arena, while city leaders say they want to quadruple passenger traffic at Will Rogers Airport. County Jail: Oklahoma County risks more costly lawsuits without bail reform, the district attorney warned.

Sooners’ Showdown: Oklahoma hosts No. 15 Kentucky tonight after stunning Texas, but three offensive linemen are listed as doubtful, including Michael Fasusi and Heath Ozaeta. Cowboys’ Test: No. 18 Oklahoma State takes its winning streak to Houston for a top-20 Big 12 matchup. Weather: Recent heavy rain brought flooding concerns across Oklahoma; a cold front is now delivering frost and freeze warnings in the northwest, with a chilly weekend ahead. Native Heritage: Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum has opened an exhibit honoring Native veterans through tribal flag songs and languages. City Developments: Work has begun on the concrete deck of OKC’s planned $900 million NBA arena. Oklahoma Issues: Lawmakers are weighing the future of renewable-energy property-tax exemptions, while an Oklahoma County prosecutor warns the jail could face more costly lawsuits without bail reform. Community: A Moore family is challenging a Hawaii medical examiner’s suicide ruling in the death of flight attendant Jenny Lupton.

Campus Tragedy: Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, died five days after suffering a traumatic head injury during a game. The university canceled Saturday’s game. Oklahoma County Jail: The district attorney warned that overcrowding and weak pretrial release practices could mean more costly lawsuits; the county has paid at least $9 million this year to settle claims tied to two jail deaths. Marijuana Rules: New requirements take effect Nov. 1 for medical marijuana edibles and drinks, including clearer THC labeling and limits on packaging that appeals to children. Election Watch: Oklahoma’s lieutenant governor candidates outlined their priorities ahead of Election Day. OKC Growth: City leaders say plans to expand Will Rogers Airport aim to quadruple passenger traffic. Weather: Recent heavy rain caused flooding and emergency calls in Oklahoma City; a cold front is bringing temperatures into the 30s. State Finances: Oklahoma’s September revenue collections topped estimates by $170 million. College Football: Oklahoma carries its Red River upset momentum into Saturday’s home game against No. 15 Kentucky, while No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston.

Severe Weather: A cold front is bringing strong winds and a possible first freeze to Oklahoma this weekend. Recent heavy rain flooded roads and neighborhoods in Oklahoma City, where fire crews are searching for a person reported missing. Campus Tragedy: Southern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich, 21, died five days after suffering a head injury during a game. Education: Oklahoma’s charter school board again rejected a proposal for a Jewish charter school; State Superintendent Ryan Walters has dropped his lawsuit over the vote. Health: A University of Oklahoma team received a $3.4 million federal grant to develop a chronic-pain app with and for Native Americans, aiming to address barriers to care. State Watch: Oklahoma revenue collections topped estimates by $170 million in September, while lawmakers are pressing for more scrutiny of candidates’ campaign loans. Oklahoma City: City leaders outlined plans to quadruple passenger traffic at Will Rogers World Airport.**

Flooding: Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in northwest Oklahoma City and Kingfisher, where several roads remain closed; officials urge drivers to stay out of high water. State Finances: Oklahoma’s General Revenue Fund brought in $924.2 million in September, beating its monthly estimate by $170.3 million. First-quarter collections are 8.2% above estimate. College Football: Oklahoma hosts No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday after its upset of Texas, while No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston in a key Big 12 matchup. Thunder: Rookie guard Otega Oweh will miss the season after rupturing his right Achilles during a preseason game. Marijuana Rules: An Oklahoma lawmaker is urging a pause on new medical-marijuana regulations amid concerns about trust in state testing. Route 66: Oklahoma’s centennial celebration will travel to the 2027 Rose Parade with a float honoring the historic highway.

Election Security: Oklahoma’s secretary of state’s office received a suspicious envelope containing white powder, part of a mailing targeting election offices in three states weeks before the midterms. Severe Weather: Flooding continues across central Oklahoma, with impassable Canadian County roads and high-water warnings in Edmond; officials urge drivers to stay out of floodwaters. Courts and Schools: A judge ordered Oklahoma’s state education board to reconsider former Norman teacher Summer Boismier’s license revocation, citing a conflict involving then-Superintendent Ryan Walters. Death Penalty: Oklahoma’s parole board denied clemency for James Pavatt, whose execution is scheduled for next month. Transportation: Will Rogers International Airport unveiled an expansion plan aimed at serving 20 million passengers by 2050, while Oklahoma advanced $7.75 million for a spaceport operations center. College Football: No. 18 Oklahoma State visits No. 20 Houston in a key Big 12 matchup Saturday. Community: Spiro Mounds hosts Archaeology Day on Oct. 17, with artifact demonstrations and atlatl throwing.

Flooding: Heavy storms set an Oct. 14 rainfall record in Oklahoma City, with more than 3 inches at Will Rogers Airport by morning; flooding stranded vehicles and closed roads as a flood watch remained in effect. Data Center Dispute: Oklahoma’s attorney general is seeking to join a lawsuit challenging Sand Springs’ annexation of land for a proposed Google data center. State Policy: Lawmakers are weighing State Question 847, which would cap property-tax growth, while officials also examine cleanup problems at abandoned marijuana grows. Schools: Oklahoma City Public Schools improved in 12 of 16 test areas, while the state charter board again rejected a Jewish school application. College Football: Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas with a last-second field goal, and Oklahoma State stayed unbeaten in Big 12 play with a 42-28 win over UCF.

Weather: Severe storms were possible Tuesday, with flooding risks forecast to continue Wednesday. Schools: Oklahoma City Public Schools reported improvement in 12 of 16 tested areas, outpacing statewide gains. Charter Schools: Oklahoma’s charter board again rejected the Ben Gamla Jewish school application, despite a recent federal court ruling clearing a path for it to open. Tulsa: Leaders are proposing a hotel-tax increase from 5% to 9.9% to fund venues and attract major events; the city is also considering independent oversight of police and other public-safety employees. State Policy: Lawmakers are weighing tighter marijuana-testing rules amid concerns about mistrust, while kratom regulation or a possible ban is also on the agenda. Sports: The Thunder host the Pacers in a preseason Finals rematch as Tyrese Haliburton returns to Paycom Center after an Achilles injury. Oklahoma prepares to host No. 15 Kentucky, while No. 18 Oklahoma State readies for Houston.

Public Safety: Two children were hospitalized after falling through a rooftop skylight at an Oklahoma City elementary school; one was reported in critical condition. A Midwest City mobile-home fire killed a 62-year-old man, and investigators are working to determine its cause. Tribal Affairs: A small Oklahoma tribe’s partnership with prediction-market company Kalshi has sparked a sovereignty dispute, with more than 140 tribes opposing the deal. State Government: Oklahoma’s Supreme Court is launching a three-year pilot to record court proceedings, while the state has proposed a reinsurance program aimed at lowering health insurance premiums. Education: The state charter school board again rejected a Jewish school application, this time by one vote. Sooners & Cowboys: Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas, 27-24, on Tate Sandell’s last-second 47-yard field goal. Oklahoma State beat UCF 42-28 to remain unbeaten in Big 12 play.

Severe Weather: Storms could hit Oklahoma Tuesday, with flooding possible Wednesday; forecasters also warn of a sharp fall transition, including freezing temperatures in the Panhandle. Oklahoma City: Leaders have made Indigenous Peoples’ Day a permanent city designation. Elections: A brief voter-registration portal failure on the final registration day affected some applicants, but officials expect minimal impact; nearly 800 applications went through after service was restored. Sooners: Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas, 27-24, on Tate Sandell’s last-second field goal, and Brent Venables earned a national coach-of-the-week honor. Cowboys: Oklahoma State beat UCF 42-28 to stay unbeaten in Big 12 play; linebacker Ethan Wesloski and kicker Sam Keltner each earned conference weekly honors. Courts: The state Supreme Court is launching a three-year pilot of AI-assisted hearing recordings in counties short on court reporters; its draft transcripts won’t count as official records. Charter Schools: Oklahoma’s charter board again rejected Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School, a 4-3 vote that came despite a federal court ruling in its favor.

Red River Shock: Oklahoma stunned then-No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Tate Sandell’s last-second field goal. Texas fell to No. 7, while the Sooners remain unranked. Oklahoma State also stayed hot, beating UCF 42-28 and holding at No. 18. OKC Civic Life: City leaders made the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples’ Day permanent, recognizing Oklahoma’s tribal nations and expanding a celebration long championed by local advocates. Air Quality: Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned a proposed state rule could make it easier for a controversial aluminum smelter to operate, despite DEQ assurances the change would not apply to the project. Election Tech: Oklahoma City consulting firm Saxum says its AI tool nearly nailed a recent gubernatorial primary prediction; experts question how reliable its forecasts will be beyond that result. Edmond Arts: A planned 62-acre sculpture park near Route 66 will feature more than 60 artworks, an arts facility and a large playground.

Sooners’ Red River stunner: Oklahoma beat top-ranked Texas 27-24 on Tate Sandell’s last-second 47-yard field goal, shaking up the rankings: Georgia is now No. 1, Texas fell to No. 7, and the Sooners remain unranked. Cowboys keep climbing: No. 18 Oklahoma State beat UCF 42-28 in Stillwater and is No. 20 in the coaches poll, improving to 2-0 in Big 12 play. Tulsa concert canceled: Ella Langley says she called off her sold-out BOK Center show after a security threat, saying safety came first. Tulsa police said they found no credible threat and did not advise canceling. Oklahoma issues: OG&E is seeking a $395 million rate increase, its first filing since 2023. A voter-registration portal failure on deadline day also left Oklahomans unable to register for November’s election.

Red River Rivalry: Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal as time expired. The Sooners turned two Arch Manning interceptions into a comeback, with special-teams and defensive touchdowns helping seal the upset. Cowboy Football: Oklahoma State beat UCF 42-28 in Stillwater, pulling away after a fumble-return touchdown shifted momentum. Utility Costs: OG&E is seeking a $395 million rate increase, its first rate filing since 2023. West OKC Housing: The Oklahoma City Housing Authority broke ground on West Haven Flats, a workforce housing project. Camera Privacy: An Oklahoma federal judge ruled that a deputy’s warrantless searches of Flock license-plate camera data violated the Fourth Amendment, amid wider debate over surveillance technology.

Red River Shock: Oklahoma stunned No. 1 Texas 27-24 as Tate Sandell drilled a 47-yard field goal on the final play. The Sooners’ defense and special teams supplied two touchdowns, and Arch Manning’s late interception set up the winner. Cowboys Roll: Oklahoma State beat UCF 42-28 in Stillwater for its fourth straight win. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score. Utility Costs: OG&E is seeking a $395 million rate increase, its first rate filing since 2023. Food Assistance: Oklahoma SNAP enrollment has fallen 20%, even as local food banks report growing pressure to meet need. Election Access: Oklahomans trying to register for the November election faced a voter-portal outage on the deadline day. Tulsa Concert: Ella Langley canceled her show over a reported security threat; police later said they found no credible threat.

College Football: Oklahoma meets No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry in Dallas, while No. 18 Oklahoma State hosts UCF in Stillwater. Tulsa Concert: Ella Langley canceled her sold-out BOK Center show after a threat prompted a security sweep; Tulsa police said they found no credible threat. Food Assistance: Oklahoma SNAP enrollment fell 20.8% in a year, leaving about 144,000 fewer people receiving benefits as food banks respond to rising need. Election Access: Oklahomans trying to register for November’s election reported voter-portal failures on the deadline day. State Watch: The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected a proposed property-tax elimination ballot measure, ruling it invalid.