#oklahomacity

Oklahoma County officials have approved $4.6 million in emergency funding to prevent layoffs at the county jail. This decision followed a projected budget shortfall that jail administrators had worked to reduce through internal cuts. While the funding was approved, some officials expressed concerns about setting a precedent for future financial bailouts. The jail administrator will now prepare a regular budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The approval process involved multiple votes and some debate among county board members.

Oklahoma City, OK

https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/oklahoma-county-jail-avoids-layoffs-with-4-6-million-in-emergency-funding

How many were impacted in total?

Seems like fewer folks than originally thought actually want to move to OKC. It will be 50/50 Permian staff in OKC and Midland. Seems like they are favoring continuity over cutting folks.

We have been informed that the hertz office at 7725 W Reno in Oklahoma City is laying off a large number of employees and shifting the jobs to 3rd party company in India. As of right now we can stay with the company until the end of May 2026

Expand Energy, formerly Chesapeake Energy, will move its headquarters. The company is relocating from Oklahoma City to Houston, Texas. This move is expected to be completed by mid-2026. Primarily executives will relocate.

https://www.kosu.org/energy-environment/2026-02-10/expand-energy-formerly-chesapeake-to-move-its-headquarters-out-of-okc

Kroger abruptly shut down its Oklahoma City delivery center, laying off workers through a brief recorded message and ending a service many rural and elderly customers depend on. Employees said they were called into an early morning meeting where they learned operations would pause immediately, with trailers that usually arrive from Dallas now halted. The closure leaves residents in remote areas with few grocery options. Kroger leadership said the move is part of a plan to streamline automated fulfillment centers and improve delivery speed and profitability.