Oklahoma Education & Culture: Oklahoma Native American students are ranking near the top in reading and math, but new funding cuts could shake what’s been working for decades. Community Tech Access: Kingfisher Memorial Library is rolling out Oklahoma’s first Community Access Portal, bringing private virtual services, training, and remote interviews to rural residents. Healthcare Workforce Pipeline: Students across the OKC metro will trade desks for exam rooms at a hands-on medical mentorship summit, aiming to make medicine feel reachable. Western Heritage & Sports: Professional bull riding hits the Paycom Center this weekend, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum debuts a new PBR Hall of Fame exhibit. State Spotlight & Politics: The National Governors Association’s summer meetings land in Oklahoma City, with Gov. Kevin Stitt using the spotlight to push his “American Dream” message and priorities. Local Legal Fight: An Oklahoma couple is challenging a state casket law that limits who can sell caskets, after a $4,000 fine tied to sales at the Tulsa Fair. Immigration Courts: A long-dormant “alien terrorist” deportation court held its first hearing as the Trump administration seeks to deport an Afghan woman, arguing the case violates due process. Arts & Travel Through Film: A Route 66 film series marks the road’s 100th birthday with screenings curated by Norton Simon Museum educator Joe Petricca.