With law enforcement and African Americans clashing in Ferguson, Missouri, Councilman Pettis believes that situation would play out differently in OKC.
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New downtown school embraces community education
John Rex Charter Elementary school builds neighborhood spirit in the heart of downtown.
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Free lunch for every child targets marginal students
Most Oklahoma City public schools will now offer completely free lunches to every student.
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Council will be asked to approve over budget whitewater bid
Bids for a proposed whitewater facility on the Oklahoma River came in more than $13 million over budget.
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City council will review water rate increases
City officials say higher water rates are needed to help pay for new water capacity projects.
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OKC schools look to elevate student athlete character
The OKC school district has its coaches adding character building to the playbook.
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New district leadership studying principal needs
New leaders of OKC schools are looking for ways to make life easier for school principals.
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Talk of possible city council candidates already underway
While Election Day is still more than eight months away, some names are emerging as possible candidates.
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Group continues effort to reverse course of downtown boulevard
A controversial plan for a downtown boulevard enters the homestretch of the design phase.
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Coburn’s brash, anti-spending approach is admirable to many in this Republican state.
Coburn’s brash, anti-spending approach is admirable to many in this Republican state.