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Local News with J. Curtis Huckleberry

KGWA Local News Tuesday 08.02.22

HW)--Heat Advisories will be in effect during the afternoon and evening hours today and Wednesday for the entire KGWA listening area. High temperatures up to 105 and Heat Indexes up to 110 degrees can be expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment when possible, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. According to the forecast, the triple digit heat across the area is expected to continue through the weekend, so be careful.

 

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CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet today in study and regular session. The Study Session will be held at 5:00, with the Regular Meeting beginning at 6:30. During the regular meeting commissioners will vote to approve a contract for services between the city and Hope Outreach Ministries to allocate $311,500 for the purchase of a multi-family residence in the 700 block of West Broadway that provides transitional housing and services to qualified Enid residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract is part of the $3 million in Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus CV-2 funds that the city of Enid has been awarded in response to COVID-19. Services provided at the residence would be substance abuse recovery, employment support and life skill development for qualified individuals. In other business, commissioners are scheduled to vote to accept a permanent utility easement from the Army Corps of Engineers for the Kaw Lake water supply pipeline. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers of the City Administration Building on West Garriott and are open to the public.

 

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ST)--The Statewide Sales Tax Holiday weekend is set to take place from August 5-7. Enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature in 2007, the Sales Tax Holiday provides consumers with more affordable shopping during the back-to-school season. During the weekend, retailers may not charge tax on items that are tax-exempt during the sales tax holiday weekend. The exempt items include clothing and shoes with a retail price of $100 or less. All other items will be taxed as usual. Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 5 and ends at midnight on Aug. 7.

 

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PP)--Do you have a good friend you want to hang out with but can’t find a good excuse? Well, here’s just the thing for you. The City of Enid Parks Department will hold “Pancakes with Pals” on Friday at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. outside of the Champion Park Gym, located at 700 N. 10th Street. Pancakes and beverages are provided at the event. Start your day with your best pals and some great pancakes.  To check out other upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.

 

 

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