America250 & Oklahoma Heritage: Oklahoma Tourism says seven Oklahoma artifacts—like a Governor Stitt proclamation, a Thunder title pin, and other history items—will be sealed in the America250 National Time Capsule in Philadelphia for the next 250 years. LGBTQ+ Community Support: Tulsa’s Oklahomans for Equality Gala raised $50,000+ to keep gender-affirming care access going at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center amid state funding restrictions. Education Leadership Shakeup: Oklahoma Education Secretary Dan Hamlin is set to leave for the University of Texas at Austin as dean. Local Business & Civic Life: Arvest Bank hires former Bartlesville Schools superintendent Chuck McCauley as a commercial banker. Sports & Culture: Tulsa’s H.A. Chapman Stadium will host a new 2026 high school showcase, “Battle for the Big Q,” featuring Bixby vs. Jenks. Community History Project: Medicine Park is forming a committee to restore its dugout farm into a museum for Oklahoma history students. State Politics & Identity: Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes are drawing fresh reactions from Oklahoma leaders. Arts & Film Spotlight: A list of Oklahoma-connected films highlights local stories and locations, reinforcing the state’s growing film footprint.