Oklahoma and parts of North Texas face critical fire conditions forecasted with strong winds, low humidity, and high temperatures, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch.

Oklahoma City's weather this week includes temperature changes and varying cloud coverage; highs of 60 today with gusty winds, clear and cooler tonight, and a warm, sunny Monday.

Edmond celebrates Arbor Week with events like the "Trees in Our Town" art contest, nature journaling, and a tree planting in honor of former Mayor Charles Lamb. Activities include hikes, a nature preserve dedication, and a scavenger hunt.

Oklahoma House passes bill to prioritize victim restitution over administrative fees, led by Rep. Tammy West. HB 1462 received unanimous approval, signaling strong legislative support for victims' financial rights.

Oklahoma Senate passes two bills on property rights and Medicaid reform, introduced by Senator Todd Gollihare, potentially influencing wider state policies.

Oklahoma Senate advances a bill offering property tax credits for low-income seniors, potentially easing their financial burden and allowing them to remain in their homes.

The Protect Our Kids Act, which aims to improve student safety by mandating schools report teacher misconduct, passed a committee in Oklahoma and moves to the House.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Oklahoma City, predicting a sunny day followed by a mix of rain and potential snow, then clear skies and rising temperatures into the mid-70s.

Oklahoma City invites Ward 6 residents to learn about the Community Public Safety Advisory Board at an info session on March 26 at the Capitol Hill Library.

The House Education Oversight Committee approves House Bill 1412 to replace chronic absenteeism with instructional time as a metric on school report cards.

The Oklahoma Senate approved a mental health consent decree to improve treatment for defendants declared incompetent to stand trial, now awaiting filing by the Secretary of State.

Oklahoma's mental health system is set for improvements following a consent decree addressing deficiencies, as praised by Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, aimed at better treatment and efficiency for those awaiting trial.

The Oklahoma House passed a bill to end Chevron deference, aiming to shift power from agencies back to legislature and courts in interpreting ambiguous rules. The bill now moves to the Senate.