The Heartland Flyer will continue operating for another year thanks to a $3.5 million vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The emergency funding prevents a shutdown of the daily Amtrak route between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth that had been scheduled to end Sept. 30.
Oklahomans affected by the March 14–21 wildfires and straight-line winds have just two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply to FEMA is Tuesday, July 22.
Mint Turbines announced the launch of its T700 Test Cell, providing faster, more cost-effective turbine testing for key industries. It is one of only four test cells globally and the only one in the U.S. outside GE approved for T700 engine testing.
City officials and public safety leaders have launched Oklahoma City’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing how emergency services respond to behavioral and mental health crises.
Oklahoma City celebrated the opening of the new OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from key leaders involved in the project.
Echo Investment Capital, Russell Westbrook Enterprises and Robinson Park have selected Populous as the master architect for a planned sports-centered entertainment district in downtown Oklahoma City. The project, led by Echo, will center on the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium.
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) has named Melissa Walton its new executive director. Walton will lead efforts to reduce incarceration and improve public safety by streamlining the county’s justice system.
The Oklahoma City Council voted to name a 17-field soccer complex, located at 11711 Portland Ave., and operated by the North OKC Soccer Club, after business leader and philanthropist C.B. Cameron.
