Monarch Migration: Monarch butterflies are expected to peak in Oklahoma in late September and early October, with Tulsa Zoo’s Monarch Project offering certified waystations and Tulsa Botanic Garden hosting a Monarch Experience featuring a live research-tagging demo. Oklahoma Education & Tech: Oklahoma’s new graduation requirements kick in for this year’s freshmen, adding more math and requiring students to complete pathway units tied to career interests. OSU Veterinary Expansion: Oklahoma State University announced the sites for a new veterinary teaching hospital and an agronomy center in Stillwater, aiming to address rural vet shortages and strengthen agricultural research. Data Centers, Water & Safety: A Stillwater data center protest tied to Muscogee (Creek) Nation sovereignty highlights growing local pushback on AI infrastructure, while El Reno’s Bitcoin-mining facility faced scrutiny after a major water leak and fire code violations. Public Health: ProPublica reports ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled since 2020, with the sharpest impacts in states with abortion bans. Local Infrastructure: Jacobs won a contract to run operations and maintenance for Oklahoma City wastewater facilities, supporting treatment capacity and solids management across multiple communities. Literacy Funding: Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $95,000 in youth literacy grants to 21 Oklahoma schools, libraries, and nonprofits.