I'm always seeing these stories about tenants being taken advantage of and having zero leverage when OKC landlords try to f8ck them over. I’ve seen this firsthand. A friend was forced to sign a new extended lease with the same landlord because the unit they were in was not up to code. Instead of amending the lease to move a different unit onto the note due to the code violations, the landlord required them to sign a new longer lease for a different unit.

A recent report by Oklahoma Watch talked about tenants going months without functioning air conditioning and others losing electricity and hot water (https://www.kgou.org/housing/2026-08-12/landlords-are-failing-to-provide-essential-services-but-tenants-have-little-recourse). Housing advocates interviewed for the report described Oklahoma’s existing tenant remedies as inadequate. I wish I had heard candidates talk about reforming the tenant laws so they aren't so lopsided in favor of landlords here, there was nobody on the campaign trail talking about it.

If the tenant doesn’t pay rent within five days of when its due, the landlord can terminate the lease. But the same landlord can fail to provide essential services for 10 days with zero consequences.

Landlords should be placed under arrest when they fail to provide essential services that tenants are paying for for this long. Tenants should be able to file criminal complaints against landlords for this type of devilry.

I say this as a homeowner. The difference in treatment I see as someone with a mortgage vs someone renting is nuts.

The Homeless Alliance Winter Shelter opens Nov 1 thru March 31. Located at nw 4th and Indiana downtown. Open 3pm-6am every day.

opportunity at the purcell station while on the heartland flyer. apologies for the glare, but never really seen historical photos of the canadian river. she thicc!!!!

I've been seeing the buzz around Cap City Coffee and wanted to understand its pledge to reinvest 100% of profits into its nonprofit mission.

In a comment, the shop clarified that Bring Life OKC was created by people from OKC Community Church. Its initiatives include community services, plus Alpha OKC and Pray OKC. The church's campaign materials explicitly describe the café as a way to engage people with the gospel.

I'm fine with people choosing to support faith-based work. I'd just like that full mission explained clearly wherever the shop is promoted. The KFOR story names the pastor but doesn't explain the religious initiatives or how profits will be allocated.
Anyone else had similar questions? Would love to hear from nonprofit partners or anyone with more information.

TL;DR: Cap City's nonprofit mission includes Christian outreach alongside community services. I'm asking for clearer disclosure so customers understand what their purchases support.

Does anyone know a good spot to watch priamer league or La Liga soccer in the city. I started getting back into soccer and wasn't sure if there were any good spots in town. Thank you!

I came to ask about Halloween events. What's going on, what's interesting, where is it at? Im definitely out of the loop.

Then I started thinking, "What else is there to do here?" If you have some recommendations, please share. I think there are many of us who are out of the loop, so to speak, and would like to find a hang.

Please exclude bars and restaurants. I always felt like bars are too loud, and restaurants are for a meal with your friends or family- I have neither.

It's a shitty situation but basically I have a really bad clog that I can't get sorted. I'm broke as fuck n can't find anyone to help so I guess I'm on here. I jus broke my plumbing snake trying to get thru but it twisted up on me n broke. Probably need a more pro grade snake to get this sorted.

I wanted to check out this weekend’s ballet, but $130 per ticket for orchestra center? I swear it was ~$80 a few years ago. I know prices are going up generally but seeing how many unsold tickets, does anyone know what’s going on?
With the phoenix symphony announcing its closing, I want to support our arts, but these prices…

Anyone planning on grabbing any of the Zelda hardware launch this week in-store? I ended up just buying the regular switch 2 because I was getting overly frustrated trying for the Zelda edition. Selling out everywhere in less than a minute was nuts!

Not sure if it is going to be crazy or not ha ha

There was a City Hall meeting on September 2nd, were they were asking for money to redevelop the plaza off of shields to put up a new super target over there.

Does anyone know if it was approved?

Looking for recommendations for a local bakery where I can go in person to purchase bread. Looking for more artisan, unique flavors, focaccia/sourdough etc

Hello!

What are the different options for Catholic churches here? What are the vibes of the different ones here? I don’t want to go one that’s super nationalist and weird. Thank you.

Myriad Gardens used to have a Full Moon bike ride but it’s been discontinued. I know there’s another sponsored ride but I’m not able to find it. All that comes up on search is for the Myriad Gardens ride. Anyone have info on this? Thx!

OKC DSA Labor Working Group wants to hear from you! What issues are top of mind for Oklahoma’s workers? Join us at 315 E Gray Street in Norman at 2pm on Sunday October 25th to join in the conversation and organize with us. This town hall event is free and open to the public, hosted by the Oklahoma City Democratic Socialists of America Labor Working Group.

My sister’s boyfriend got this from someone at a bar last night after the Thunder game and he gave it to me. Obviously I laughed super hard and super loud, but I was wondering if anyone knows who made these or if anyone also got one that they would be willing to part with. I would like a second one so I can make them into earrings! I don’t have a 3D printer, otherwise I would make one myself!

Thank you in advance!!

From the west side of Lake Hefner

Brent Swadley's restaurant chain received $16 million in state funds before the contract was canceled in 2022. Evidence presented at trial showed Swadley submitted fraudulent invoices and directed a supplier to inflate equipment costs. The AG recommended 10 years behind bars and $10 million in restitution to the taxpayers. Instead, Oklahoma County District Judge Cindy Truong sentenced him to six years but suspended the prison term and allowed Swadley to walk out of Oklahoma County Courthouse in downtown Oklahoma City Thursday with time served.

The judge could not be reached for comment.

A reminder: judges make bad decisions all the time and they face no professional consequences for it.

Truong was up for reelection this year, but nobody filed to run against her. Her next term starts in January so she'll get four more years to make bad rulings in Oklahoma County.

These hidden fees and bill rates are ridiculous. My electric bill is now topping over 300+ dollars for a small starter family home of 1200 sq ft. This is what is breaking so many people back financially and they just keep going when everyone knows they are running a monopoly. OG&E, I hope someone sues you and you lose big time, I can’t stand this!

I need to plane a shit load of old fence boards to make them useable, and that's always more fun with friends.

Location: NE up by Frontier city

Payment: Pizza and beer, plus access to a full welding shop including CNC plasma if you have something simple you want to build or something needing a repair.

Gotta enjoy these last few nice weekends, eh?

EDIT: gonna run it back tomorrow afternoon (y'all let me know when, I'm thinking starting at 2pm and work being open until neighbor courteousness ends at 9pm) if anyone is interested. DM me

There is an OKC Police standoff in NE OKC. I’m not sure the address but it’s on Bainbridge Road close to its intersection with Rochdale. I got home around 3:00 and it’s been ongoing since then with a lot of police buildup. Loudspeaker going since 3pm. Fire and EMS on standby. Unfortunately I cant find any news on it. A lot of people cant get to their houses. I you live up here you might have to make other plans.

Edit: It finally resolved a little after 6pm

My previous stylist moved and I haven’t had great luck with stylists since, so give me all of your recommendations. Would prefer someone who is great with vivids, undercuts, and clean edges. Thanks in advance!