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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Dallas-Fort Worth. Residents woke up Thursday morning to temperatures in the 20s with ice on trees and power lines, causing power outages in some areas.
And hope for some future fixes, which are underway.
An unexpected problem with gas lines has delayed a road construction project on Highway 20 between Highway 66 and I-44 in Claremore.
Extreme Heat Puts Strain On Oklahoma’s Outdoor Workers As the sweltering heat continues in Oklahoma, some people can't escape it because of their jobs. Workers who must be outside are taking extra precautions to cool down. Kevin Gilliam starts his day bright and early at 5:30 a.m. "Sun comes up around 6:25 a.m., so I like to be started already by then," Gilliam said. He's a retired firefighter and said he mows lawns to stay busy. But lately, he has tried to get a head start. "It tends to get hot, you know, it's summer. Seems like it's coming a little late," Gilliam said.
Jul 27, 2021 4 hrs ago Road construction on State Highway 20 has caused side roads to close, negatively impacting local businesses, some business owners say. Chelsea Weeks / Progress photo Local business owners say road construction on State Highway 20 created a negative impact within the first week of construction. Albert Soto, owner of Drip Coffee, said his business dropped 25 percent of gross sales within the first two weeks. âItâs a huge drop and it happened immediately,â he said. âA lot of people are avoiding that part o...