Good morning, Broken Arrow.

The Department of Education released $1.3 billion for after-school programs to help keep local offers like those at Youth at McClure Elementary running after federal funding cuts in early July.

Educators such as Wheatina Bonner said the returned funds were a welcome relief—ensuring that students have a safe place to learn and grow.

Sen. Avery Frix and Rep. Suzanne Schreiber discussed Oklahoma's education system as studies show the state ranks last, with teacher shortages, leadership issues, and challenges in paying educators, while they also touched on energy policy problems—rising rates and stalled renewable project regulations that legislators plan to address. Further reforms are expected as policymakers continue debates on education and energy improvements.

Bixby Varsity Softball vs. Broken Arrow

6:30 p.m. — 601 S Riverview Dr, Bixby, OK — Free entry — Cheer on the Bixby varsity softball team as they take on Broken Arrow in a non-conference game.