Editor’s note: This is the seventh and final installment of an ongoing series about Oklahoma County Jail, its development and history, ongoing structural issues and possible remedies. Visit okgazette.com for ongoing coverage and more of this story. Nearly anyone you ask who works in Oklahoma’s criminal justice system will tell you the state’s system needs have […]
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Overcrowding issues at the Oklahoma County Jail are nothing new. But similar problems aren’t confined to it or to other local county jails.
Overcrowding issues at the Oklahoma County Jail are nothing new. But similar problems aren’t confined to it or to other local county jails.
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County Jail Series: For any jail facility to succeed, county, city and community leaders must help plan it
Oklahoma County Chief District Court Judge Ray Elliott said he understands concerns county commissioners have about the current facility. He also worries about where a new one might be built.
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MAPS 4 Neighborhoods: Group wants next MAPS to focus on overlooked communities
Pennington and Dodson believe it is time to listen to neighborhood leaders first, then spend money how each area needs it.
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Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads thrives two years after opening
The former Crossroads Mall has been turned into a Hispanic community center supporting small businesses.
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Union Bus Station hearing could help define OKC development
The Union Bus Station debate brings up questions about what downtown OKC should look like in the future.
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News briefs: Givitt, Mayor’s Development Roundtable and more
Charity shopping Supporting local makers of handcrafted products while also assisting area-based charities is the mission of Givitt, an online store. “We started by putting together a network of local artists, makers and brands and putting their products on our site,” said Tristan Torres, a co-founder of Givitt, which launched last November. “We then give […]
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FRINGE’s Annual Group Show runs through May 30
FRINGE, a local women’s artist group, holds its annual show at The Project Box.
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Commentary: We need to support the arts
Tuesday at the Oklahoma Capitol, we celebrated a special day: Arts Day. The goal was to raise awareness of the impact our thriving arts community has across our state. As the Representative for House District 88, I’m fortunate to represent many of Oklahoma City’s finest arts districts, including the Paseo Arts District and the Plaza […]
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Wheeler District progresses with new hire
A new urban community being built from scratch continues to build momentum with the addition of a new project administrator.