Cowlington
Cowlington, OK · Municipal
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At Tulsa Toy Depot in South Tulsa, Shelves of Toys and Candy Fill One Roof
I pulled into a plain strip-center lot in Oklahoma expecting a quick errand and maybe five minutes of browsing. An hour later I was still inside, holding a wooden puzzle I did not need and eyeing a case of chocolate I definitely wanted. Some shops sell things, and a rare...
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ACTION Tulsa hosts community meeting to address stray and loose dogs
Common ways you might prepare for a walk or run in your neighborhood are hydrating and stretching. But some Tulsans also need to mentally prepare for a potential encounter with stray or loose dogs. That’s a problem ACTION Tulsa is trying to solve. The community advocacy group held a meeting...
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Tulsa, Jenks still tens of millions of dollars short on South Tulsa low water dam
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa and Jenks are still tens of millions of dollars short on plans to build a low-water dam in south Tulsa. Leaders from both cities, along with county commissioners and the Muscogee Nation, held a public meeting Monday night about the project. Depending on which version they build, city leaders say the project is anywhere from $40 million to $90 million short. They can’t start construction until they figure out how to cover that cost.
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Tulsa County and Little League Baseball argue over more than $100,000 in utility charges
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa County says Tulsa Little League owes more than $100,000 in unpaid utility bills and interest. The nonprofit says it was never billed and that its utilities are paid in full. The dispute is playing out in court, where the Board of County Commissioners sued Tulsa...
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Tulsa 10: Nov. 10-16
Gilcrease Museum will host the Annual Eddie Faye Gates Program on Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Featuring the likes of Don Thompson, Michelle Burdex, Lynn Wallace and Autumn Brown, the panel of guests will explore the lasting impact of Eddie Faye Gates’ work. Taking place at Rudisill Regional Library, this event is free to attend, though registration is required. More information here.
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Tulsa wants to reimagine closed Route 66 plaza. It needs more time and money to make it happen.
New investment is showing up across the east side from the business incubator at Plaza Santa Cecilia to new beat boxes in the Tulsa Global District. But a longtime tribute to Route 66 has been closed to visitors for about three years, awaiting a renovation that has yet to be designed or funded.
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Council Oak Tree Ceremony crosses 40-year milestone
“We gather here at the Council Oak to remember the strength, resilience, of our ancestors, to honor the history rooted in this place and reflect on the traditions that continue to guide the Muscogee people. May today bring us together in gratitude and renew our commitment to carrying their teachings forward.” – Representative Galen Cloud.
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Tulsa residents question water bills after discovering defective meters
TULSA, Okla. — Have you noticed your water bill has been the same for several months in a row? It may be due to a broken water meter. “My mother went to the City of Tulsa to find out why our bills have been high for a couple of months. She’s been charged $215 for eight months,” said Sharon Kus.
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A Former Macy’s Department Store Becomes a Community Hub for Sports
WeStreet Ice Center has redefined the idea of a civic sports destination, transforming a vacant 180,000-square-foot Macy’s department store in Tulsa, Okla., into a vibrant community hub for ice sports, civic gathering and athletic performance. Conceived as a catalyst for urban revitalization and a long-term public amenity, the project breathes new life into an underutilized retail landmark, giving the building a renewed purpose at the center of the community. The result is a facility that welcomes elite athletes, families, youth programs and spectators with equal ease, creating a place where recreation, hospitality and civic identity come together under one roof.
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Shadowgrass returns to Tulsa for bluegrass showcase at Venue Shrine
Tulsans packed The Venue Shrine on Saturday to see Shadowgrass return to Tulsa for a night of bluegrass music. Shadowgrass formed in 2014 in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of Virginia and North Carolina. The band is composed of childhood friends Clay Russell (banjo), Luke Morris (mandolin) and Kyser George (guitar), who began playing together as preteens, plus fiddler Madison Morris and bassist Evan Campfield.
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Inola Smelter opponents react to Mazzei’s win, want answers after election suggests project support
INOLA, OK - The fight over a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola is not over, even after the candidate who publicly supported the project won Oklahoma’s governor’s race. Casey Jones, executive director of the Grassroots Coalition, and Christine Roan, founder of Protect Inola, have spent months organizing residents and pushing for more information about the proposed facility.
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Emergency Infant Services to provide baby essentials across Tulsa metro
TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa nonrpofit is on the move to help provide families with essential needs for their toddlers. Tulsa's Emergency Infant Services's vehicle, Baby Blue, will be stopping at locations across the metro area with diapers, wipes and formula for children age 5 and under. If this...
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Oklahoma AG seeks court-ordered discovery on Inola smelter’s owners, funding and ties
ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is attempting to learn more about the two companies behind the proposed smelter in Inola. Drummond filed a discovery motion in Rogers County on November 9. If approved, Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma would have to provide the following information: