Oklahoma Politics & Voting: Early voting is underway for the Aug. 25 primary runoffs, with Oklahomans choosing party nominees for governor, state superintendent, and U.S. Senate, plus two state questions on school funding formula changes and stricter voter ID proof rules. Education & Food Security: Lawmakers are pushing back after Oklahoma ended a federal program that funded third meals for students in extended-hour programs, warning kids could go hungry while the state points to USDA guidance and offers other meal options. Local Community & Health Careers: Tulsa Union High School students are turning donated medical equipment into hands-on learning kits for younger students, building a pipeline of health-care career exposure from elementary through high school. Native Culture & Training: Cherokee Nation and Rogers State signed a clinical training MOU expanding placements for nursing, behavioral health, and allied health students across northeastern Oklahoma. Civic Pride & History: Oklahoma City marked 68 years since the 1958 Katz Drug Store sit-ins with Freedom Fiesta events celebrating Clara Luper’s legacy. Sports & Community Spotlight: Men of Color Expo at OCCC honored Byron Dickens as Educator of the Year for mentoring Black male students through a long-running success program. Arts & Education: Marietta’s new band director, Rayne Adams, is stepping into a veteran role and bringing fresh energy to the classroom. Higher Ed & Culture: OU extended football coach Brent Venables with a new six-year deal, signaling stability as the Sooners chase another CFP run.