The Oklahoma City City Council yesterday approved funding for a new affordable housing project in the northeast part of the city. The project, spearheaded by local non-profit "Hope Springs," aims to provide housing for low-income families and individuals. The council voted 7-2 in favor of the measure, with council members Smith and Jones dissenting, citing concerns about the project's location and potential impact on local infrastructure. Construction is slated to begin in early 2027, with the first residents expected to move in by the fall.
In other news, Oklahoma City experienced a brief but intense thunderstorm late yesterday afternoon. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing localized flooding in some areas. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour in parts of the metro area. Several trees were downed, and some power outages were reported. OG&E crews worked through the night to restore power to affected customers. As of this morning, most power had been restored, but some cleanup efforts were still underway.
Finally, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced yesterday that they have signed a new multi-year contract extension with star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The deal is reportedly worth $250 million over five years, making Gilgeous-Alexander one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. Thunder General Manager Sam Presti praised Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and commitment to the team, saying that he is a key part of the Thunder's long-term success.
No significant Oklahoma City news regarding the City Council or severe weather in the last 24 hours. However, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
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