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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 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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List of closures in observance of Veteran's Day
TULSA, Okla. — In observance of Veteran's Day, several services will be impacted across the City of Tulsa on Wednesday. City Hall, Municipal Court, the Mulch Site, Household Pollutant Collection Facility, Oxley Visitor Center, and Tulsa Parks Recreation Center will all be closed for the holiday. Officials state that...
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Fall Home Expo Packs Expo Square With 100+ Vendors, $30,000 Backyard Prize
More than 100 vendors filled the Exchange Center at Expo Square in Tulsa this weekend for the Fall Home Expo, which closed Sunday with rescue dogs, a sprawling garden-train display and a shot at $30,000 in home improvements up for grabs. Organizers billed it as the newest home show in the market, and it leaned into that identity with more than 60 categories of home products and services under one roof.
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Lessie Randle, Oklahoma’s Oldest Resident, Turns 112
Lessie Randle, the oldest living person in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, is celebrating her 112th birthday today in Tulsa. Lessie Randle was born in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, on 10 November 1914, to parents George Washington Benningfield and Katie May. She had had three sisters and one brother. Her parents were farmers, originally from Texas.
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Veterans Day freebies: Dozens of local restaurants offer free meals and deals
Dozens of restaurants and businesses offer free meals and services to veterans on Veterans Day. We've gathered a list of freebies available on Wednesday, November 11. You may need to show proof of service to get the special. Applebee’s — Free dine-in entrée from a special menu.
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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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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area in 2026
TULSA, Okla. - Several churches and community organizations are planning free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area throughout November. Events include community dinners, holiday meal giveaways and opportunities for families to gather, with some requiring advance registration or having limited supplies. Free Thanksgiving meals scheduled by date. Nov. 19 —...
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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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Holiday events bring lights, festivities to Tulsa area
TULSA, Okla. - The Tulsa area is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season, with Christmas lights, festive displays and family-friendly activities popping up across the region. From downtown Sapulpa to Tulsa’s gardens and museums, here are some holiday events to add to your calendar this year. Arvest Winterfest.
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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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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...