FW)--A Freeze Watch will be in effect for the late night and overnight hours tonight and Tuesday night across much of northern, central and northwest Oklahoma including the Enid area. The National Weather Service forecast is calling for an overnight low tonight in Enid of 31, and a low on Tuesday night of 28. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Now that below freezing temperatures have returned, it is also the time to disconnect hoses from outside faucets.
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TS)--An Enid mother and grandmother are facing felony charges after allegedly chaining a 17-year-old with special needs to a recliner couch. On Friday, Oct. 7, two Dobson Fiber employees saw the situation while installing a woman’s fiber internet service. One of the employees called 911 reported the situation and requesting a welfare check. According to court record, responding officers saw female teen sitting on a recliner couch with a chain around her left ankle and locked with a padlock. The chain ran to the frame of the recliner where it was attached to the frame. Court records say the injuries are consistent with a chain, much like the one around her left ankle, being wrapped around her ankle and being pulled very tight. When asked why the 17-year-old was chained up, the teen’s grandmother, Mildred Perez, reportedly told police the teen always runs away and is stronger than them. Perez added, “The teen is dangerous to herself and others. The documents also reveal Jennifer Perez, the teen’s mother, claimed the police and DHS don’t help them and that is why they chained her to the couch. Both Mildred and Jennifer Perez are charged with Abuse by Caretaker and Conspiracy to Commit Child Abuse. Their bonds are set at $150,000.
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DO)--Eight people graduated from the Garfield County Detention Facility’s basic detention officer training course Friday. The new detention officers, six with Garfield County and two with Alfalfa County, completed 88 hours of training through a new partnership between GCDF and Autry Technology Center, which allows for more appropriate training spaces to enhance the program’s success. According to Enid News and Eagle, jail administrator Ben Crooks said the entire class did really well and that the addition of the six new GCDF detention officers brings GCDF to 100% fully staffed.
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PM)--Enid Regional Development Alliance (ERDA) will host a public meeting today allowing citizens the opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas, and feedback on the neighborhood around the Longfellow Middle School area. The meeting will be at Open Door Church Gym located at 831 East Broadway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The gym entrance is on the west side of the building. ERDA, in partnership with RDG Planning & Design, began a process in September to develop a city-wide housing study. This will be a come-and-go event regarding the area around Longfellow Middle School. All information gathered will be included in the overall study. Prior to the meeting ERDA invites the residents to complete an online survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/enidhousingstudy. The event is free for the public. All interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend this event.
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CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet in Study Session and Regular meeting on Tuesday. The Study Session will become at 5:00 pm, with the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers of the city administration building on West Garriott and will be open to the public.
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KC)--Legendary band Kansas is coming to Enid in October. With a legendary career spanning five decades, and selling over 30 million albums worldwide, Kansas established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. Stride Bank Center officials said the concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, at Stride Bank Center. Ranging from $45 to $65, plus fees, tickets are available at StrideBankCenter.com or the office on the second floor of the Center.
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