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Catholic Charities sees surge in need as holiday season approaches
TULSA, Okla. - Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma serves anyone facing instability in their life, regardless of religious affiliation. The organization offers food assistance, housing support, dental care, maternity services, immigration assistance, ESL classes and a high school equivalency program at its campus at 2450 N. Harvard Ave. in Tulsa.
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Route 66 celebrates 100 years as America's historic Mother Road
TULSA, Okla. -- Route 66 is marking a major milestone Wednesday, celebrating 100 years since the historic highway was established and began connecting communities across the country. Known as the "Mother Road," Route 66 stretches thousands of miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, becoming one of America's most recognizable highways...
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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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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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Heart of the Matter: Tulsa doctor offers advice for managing an unfair workload
Dr. Brenda Lloyd-Jones encourages employees to use assertive communication, document their assignments and ask managers to help prioritize tasks before stress leads to burnout. Copy. Link copied. Email. Mary Green of K9 Manners and More says people should avoid running or making eye contact with an approaching dog and look...
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Tulsans mentored by Eddie Faye Gates carry her lessons on history and justice forward
Curious. Patient. A truth seeker. That’s how the people who worked with and were mentored by Eddie Faye Gates remember her. Gilcrease Museum held its annual event Tuesday night at Rudisill Regional Library honoring the life and legacy of the Tulsa community advocate, educator and oral historian. After retiring...
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Indigenous food sovereignty group finds right fit with move to University of Tulsa
The move of an Indigenous food law and policy group to the University of Tulsa was already underway when the organization’s co-founder was named the school’s next president. In 2012, Stacy Leeds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, was coming off a class-action settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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These 8 Oklahoma Restaurants Make Eating Gluten-Free Feel Easy
Some of the best meals in Oklahoma happen at places you would drive right past without a second look. For anyone who avoids gluten, finding one of those spots feels like striking gold, because ordering stops being a nervous guessing game. Picture walking into a plain little storefront, scanning the...
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Jet brings pure rock energy to Hard Rock Feb. 25
TULSA, Okla. — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will welcome the adrenaline-surging Australian rock band Jet at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027, at Hard Rock Live inside the casino. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Jet rose to international fame after releasing its 2003 debut album, “Get Born,” which...
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Education Watch: OSU’s Written Blueprint to Merge With Tulsa Community College
This article was originally delivered to subscribers of our Education Watch newsletter. Sign up now to receive Education Watch directly in your inbox. Should Oklahoma State University merge with Tulsa Community College? OSU’s president, Jim Hess, thinks so. He was circulating a detailed plan for the merger for months...