Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
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🎓 Education
Broken Arrow Public Schools said they are addressing a parent's social media post from August 6 that showed possible mold on the ceiling tiles at Sequoyah Middle School—maintenance and air quality tests are underway to ensure safety before school starts on August 13.
A parent saw signs of mold at Sequoyah Middle School when he found black and green spots on ceiling tiles and a wet carpet while picking up a school schedule—Broken Arrow Public Schools said repairs and an air quality assessment will be completed before classes start on Aug.
13.
A compiled list shows back-to-school dates for many Green Country districts, with several schools starting today—others set to begin on dates from August 1 to August 21, organized by county and district to guide family planning.
The list offers clear details to help families prepare for the new school year.
🏛️ Government
The Oklahoma Department of Labor recovered $1,259,228.40 in unpaid wages and damages for FY2024 and helped 414 claimants get back wages while 66 received extra payments—supporting its efforts to stop wage theft like unpaid overtime and off-the-clock work.
City officials approved increases in water, sewer, stormwater and trash fees that will raise the average household bill by about $13 starting Oct 1 and appear on November bills—officials say rising construction and operating costs are behind the change.
🎉 Broken Arrow Events
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