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Today is the 242nd day of 2026 and the 71st day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1945, British forces ended Japan’s occupation of Hong Kong. In 1963, a United States-Soviet Union diplomatic teletype “hotline,” intended to prevent accidental war, was installed. In 1967, the U.S.

Ashlee Hall, trespass, plea of no contest, $320. Caleb Youngblood, failure to obey official traffic control device, plea of no contest, $200. Shana Sue Heard expired tag reduced upon proof, plea of no contest, $100.

American National Bank to Ben Geter, release of mortgage covering lands in 34-7-7. BancFirst to Pine Ridge Investments LLC, release of mortgage covering lands in Berl-Dodd. Capital One NA to Ryan Jon Esselstrom and Amber Lyn Esselstrom, release of mortgage covering lands in 31-8-8.

Kathryn Castle Aichele to Douglas B. and Kathryn C. Aichele Trust, quit claim mineral deed conveyance covering lands in 8-6-6. Chris Anthony and Holli Anthony to HCT Rental Properties LLC, warranty deed covering lands in original township Seminole. Elizabeth R. Atyia and Nicholas B.

CIVIL SUITSRocket Mortgage LLC v. James Carney, foreclosure.Bank of America NA v. Nathan T. Byram, breach of contract.First United Bank v. Alva D. Barrett Jr., replevin.Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Jillene Overby, breach of contract.Capital One NA v. James W. Livermore, indebtedness.

Oklahoma Baptist University officially opened the 2026-27 academic year and welcomed 575 new undergraduate students during Convocation chapel Aug. 26 at the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Combined freshman and transfer enrollment increased 8.

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will begin accepting nominations for its annual awards program on September 1. The recipients will be honored at the OHS Awards Banquet, which will be held on Friday, April 30, 2027, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) member schools statewide passed seven changes to four of the organization’s rules. These updates will take effect on July 1, 2027.

Chickasaw citizens wanting to participate in the Chickasaw Nation Special Draw Hunts must have a valid Chickasaw hunting and fishing license, and apply by Sept. 15.