Oklahoma Education & Workforce: Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation landed a $50,000 NBA Foundation grant to expand its Teacher Pipeline Program and add mentorship for future educators, building on a tuition-free pathway that’s produced 48 graduates and keeps 82 students in the pipeline. Public Finance & Infrastructure: The Council of Bond Oversight conditionally approved up to $1.9 billion in Oklahoma Turnpike Authority bonds for the next phase of ACCESS Oklahoma, with court-compliance and “redirect” requirements if a key project can’t use the proceeds. Energy & Industry: USA Rare Earth set its Aug. 10 earnings release and conference call, underscoring its Stillwater magnet push as it continues building a domestic rare-earth supply chain. Food Safety: The CDC expanded the iceberg-lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak to 15 states, including Oklahoma, with 6,358 cases and two deaths reported in Michigan. Real Estate & Tenants: Vesta Realty’s collapse has left Tulsa-area renters unsure who collects rent and manages properties amid ongoing court fights over management transfers. Economic Development & Growth: Dutch Bros agreed to buy up to 65 Salad and Go sites, including Oklahoma locations, to accelerate its expansion starting in 2027.