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Fall Favorites 5 newsworthy happenings for families BY EMILEY BAINBRIDGE . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
OKC breaks ground on MAPS 4 Family Justice Center operated by Palomar In May 2025, Oklahoma City leaders and community members officially broke ground on the new MAPS 4 Family Justice Center, which will be operated by Palomar. everyone. The new, larger, permanent facility will allow Palomar to continue its vital work assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking and children
exposed to trauma. Learn more at palomarokc.org. RENDERING BY ALLFORD HALL MONAGHAN MORRIS
This $42 million facility, funded through MAPS 4, will sustain Palomar’s mission to make Oklahoma City a safer place for
Yukon student publishes debut book Fourteen-year-old Jack Cain, a Yukon Public Schools student, just published his first book — and it’s not your typical alphabet story. ABC Animals: Xavier’s Doodle World is a whimsical A-to-Z adventure filled with colorful creatures, all written and illustrated by Cain himself. Each page introduces a new animal for every letter of the alphabet, brought to life through Cain’s colorful art and joyful storytelling. An autistic author and illustrator, Cain has always loved stories, animals and animation.
Cain lives in Oklahoma with his mom, grandparents and a playful bunch of cats. He dreams of one day opening a farm animal sanctuary filled with cows, horses and pigs — a place where kindness always leads. All proceeds from his book will go toward making that dream a reality.
Check out Cain’s book.
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