Good morning, Broken Arrow.

The Chat-A Cat Café officially opened on Friday in Broken Arrow — the venue offers a café area with bakery items and Wi‑Fi and a cat room where visitors can book sessions to play with adoptable cats from local shelters and rescues.

It operates Monday through Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. while remaining closed on Sunday.

A flood watch is in effect today for parts of east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma—including areas near Broken Arrow—and residents should be ready as heavy rains continue tonight with totals expected between 2 and 3 inches and locally up to 4 or 5 inches that could trigger flash flooding.

A government shutdown that began on October 1 has threatened SNAP benefits in Green Country and left families like Heather Dossey unsure how they will buy food.

The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma doubled its purchased food supply using reserve funds — preparing for a surge as Congress deliberates its next move.

Saint Francis Hospital has begun using a contrast enhanced mammography machine for better breast cancer diagnosis during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—this new tool uses a small dye injection to highlight abnormal blood flow and has been used to scan about 60 women so far.

Dr. Kelly Hastings said the machine offers a faster, more accessible option for patients who cannot have an MRI.

Christmas Kickoff Celebration

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rose District Plaza — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holiday season with tree lighting, live music, and festive performances.