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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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Construction begins on next St. Jude Dream Home in Owasso
TULSA, Okla. — Wednesday marked the start of the journey to build the next Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home. Epic Custom Homes is once again building the home in the Coves at Stone Canyon in Owasso. On Wednesday, they held a ceremonial groundbreaking on the lot. FOX23 is proud...
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Temporary Closure of Pedestrian Bridge and Aquarium Drive (under the 96th Street Bridge) Beginning November 16th
Two projects near the East 96th Street Bridge, led by Energy Transfer and Public Service Company of Oklahoma, involve pipeline improvements and electrical transmission infrastructure work on both sides of the river. The project area for Energy Transfer, over the Arkansas River, will require temporary closures of nearby roadways, the...
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Doctors Gave Marilyn 6 to 8 Months 26 Years Ago. In Her 70s She Became a Flight Attendant: "I May Not Be the Best Flight Attendant, but I'm Happiest"
Some people slow down in their 70s. Marilyn Allred of Tulsa put on a uniform and went to work on airplanes. FOX23 News in Tulsa told her story in a report posted in late December 2022. The station said she had just started that year as a flight attendant, in her 70s, making a dream of hers come true. “I may not be the best flight attendant, but I’m happiest,” she told the station. She said she tries to greet everyone with a smile, and gets one right back. Getting there was not easy, and she kept it quiet at first. She told FOX23 she had not been to school in many years and did not know if she would pass training, and she did not want people to know if she failed. The station reported that memorizing 70 acronyms, studying and preparing were overwhelming at times. “I cried at night because I’m like, what are you doing? But I did it,” she said. This was not the first hard thing she had pushed through. Marilyn told the station she had inflammatory breast cancer 26 years earlier, at a time when she said the survival rate was 15%. One group
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West side church service offers solace in wake of tragedy
TULSA, (Okla.) — The candles at Cognizant Church did little to shed light on the question on everybody's mind. "God why did this happen?" But as Pastor Scott Bryan made clear, its moments like this that simply being together can help fill the vacuum of silence to that question.
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Tulsa rescue owner due in court as animal rights activists plan protest
TULSA, Okla. - A Tulsa woman charged in a major animal cruelty investigation is expected in court Friday morning as animal rights activists plan to protest outside the courthouse. Sasha Smith, one of the owners of Mercy Sakes 2nd Chance Animal Rescue, is scheduled to appear at 9 a.m. Smith...
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Scenes from the downtown Tulsa Route 66 Centennial Celebration
In cooperation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, the Tulsa Arts District hosted a dynamic Route 66 Centennial Celebration presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses on Nov. 11, 2026 —100 years to the day from when U.S. Route 66 was officially established and commissioned as part of the new U.S. Numbered Highway System.
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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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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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TPS outlines next steps for families affected by school closures and consolidations
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday to discuss their plans for this school year and the upcoming year. In the next few weeks, TPS’ Family, Community, and Youth Engagement Team will be calling families who are impacted by the 17 schools being consolidated or closed next year.
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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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Tulsa roofing company gives World War II veteran a free new roof on Veterans Day
TULSA, Okla. — On Veterans Day, one local roofing company showed its appreciation to a man who served the country during World War II. The Veteran, now in his 90s, had roughly 20 leaks in his roof. On Wednesday, he got a brand new roof completely for free. For...
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Fundraiser planned to help Tulsa firefighter’s daughter battling brain cancer
TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa firefighter's family is getting a helping hand from the community as they navigate an increasingly difficult cancer battle. Ten-year-old Teal Esmeyer was diagnosed with a high-grade brain tumor when she was seven years old. Since then, her family has been doing everything possible to give her more time and make memories together.
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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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Parent Child Connections unveils new name, expands services
TULSA, Okla. - A Tulsa nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect is entering a new chapter, announcing a new name and plans to expand services as more Oklahoma families seek help. The Parent Child Center of Tulsa officially unveiled its new identity, Parent Child Connections (PCC), Thursday morning...