OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) has launched the Oklahoma Automotive Accelerator Program.

In a statement, Commerce said one of its primary goals is to continue to diversify the economy to help mitigate industry-related crises.

With this plan, Commerce will place an increased emphasis on recruiting automotive parts manufacturers to the state.

“Oklahoma earned incredibly valuable national and global exposure as a finalist for Tesla’s new facility,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt.

STILLWATER  — Oklahoma State University has formed a technology collaboration with Baker Hughes that will drive cross-industry collaboration and innovation, in addition to the donation of Baker Hughes Energy Innovation Center located in the Innovation District east of downtown Oklahoma City.

Officials called this “a game-changer for OSU and the state of Oklahoma, supporting public and private enterprises in Oklahoma City and beyond.”

MUNICIPAL COURT

Allison M. Velez, El Reno, expired tag, $165.

Jerrol Wayne Todd, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.

Alicia Belle Saldana, Edmond, failure to appear warrant, $295.

Heather Dawn Pratt, Geary, failure to wear seat restraint, speeding, driving without license issued and failure to appear warrant, $620.

Gretchen L. Medcalf, El Reno, dog at large, $145.

Russell Dean Flick, Oklahoma City, speeding, $175.

Tara Elizabeth Keeler, Purcell, speeding, $165.

Fall practice will begin bright and early Monday for El Reno High School’s football team as the Indians begin the first of at least four two-a-day practices.

Morning practices will start at 7:30 and will be followed by an afternoon practice beginning at 4. The program will follow the district’s COVID-19 precautions which began in early June.

“We will be doing temperature checks and exposure screenings and now we are wearing masks in the weight room and in all meeting rooms,” said El Reno head coach Chuck Atchison.