Good morning, Broken Arrow.

The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce launched the 1 Million Cups initiative on Wednesday — a national program that connects local entrepreneurs and builds a network over coffee — to support business growth in the community.

Youth Medical Mentorship brings hands-on health care training to Broken Arrow High as part of a program now available at 19 schools.

Its first meeting this week drew 80 students—and the club will hold monthly sessions to build early career skills.

Oklahoma lawmakers are set to study a cat and dog overpopulation crisis today at the State Capitol—meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. in Room 206, the study prompted by Rep. Ellyn Hefner will look at the strain on shelters and rising stray numbers while reviewing methods used by other states.

Last week, the Broken Arrow City Council approved a consultant agreement for construction documents to guide the new Municipal Services Building project.

The building will be located at Main and Washington Street and the $1,534,074 contract moves the project into schematic design and bidding — setting the project in motion.

Verily StoryWorks is developing a television drama series that will chronicle the life of Oklahoma sports legend Jim Thorpe with support from his family—filming will begin in about a year after writing and packaging are completed, and Oklahoma will feature prominently in the production.

Broken Arrow Rose Festival

Various times — Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of roses with family-friendly activities and vibrant festivities.