Early Childhood Policy: Oklahoma House Bill 1979 creates an early childhood task force to review how the state governs early childhood programs and improve kids’ care, health, and education outcomes. Tribal Justice & Courts: The Oklahoma Supreme Court invalidated a Tulsa–Muscogee Nation criminal justice agreement because it lacked required state-law approvals, sending the parties back to the drawing board. Native Language Revival: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is expanding daily Choctaw language classes for youth, aiming to reverse a steep decline in speakers. Cherokee Community Support: The Cherokee Nation held its first Expungement Expo in Tahlequah, offering free screenings and help filing expungement petitions for state convictions. Faith-Based Summer Programs: Totus Tuus returns to Oklahoma parishes, with the Diocese of Tulsa sending college-age missionaries for weeklong faith and youth programs. Education Leadership Race: Oklahoma’s state superintendent race is heating up, with candidates including Adam Pugh and James Taylor emphasizing teacher support, mentorship, and reading-focused reforms. Sports & Culture: Route 66 turns 100 in Oklahoma City with a new cowboy boot sculpture and centennial festivities at Scissortail Park. Public Health Research: A University of Oklahoma study links obesity to molecular changes that may help early breast cancer progress, pointing toward better risk stratification. Local Human Interest: An Edmond couple’s Thunder-themed IVF fundraising hats went viral after NBA player Jared McCain stepped in with support.