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Tulsans Voice Concerns Over Cry Baby Hill Sculpture Project
Some Tulsans have created a petition to stop an art installation on Cry Baby Hill. The sculpture is a 20-foot-tall 'cry baby' meant to recognize the Tulsa Tough Bike Race held along Cry Baby Hill, but not everyone is a fan. Some people have created an online petition criticizing the...
Tulsa Time Warp: Grounds for good times
In 1919 the Tulsa Livestock and Industrial Exposition company purchased 440 acres of land on the east side of the city near 17th Street and Louisville Avenue. The land was intended to be the location of a great fair exposition center comparable to that of other national cities. At the time, the fairgrounds were located nearly three miles away at Admiral Boulevard and Lewis Avenue.
Sound stewardship: New ownership at The Colony honors venue’s legacy and emphasizes inclusivity
For over 60 years, The Colony, 2809 S. Harvard Ave., has been a staple of Tulsa’s music community. Rumored to be the hangout for musicians like Leon Russell, JJ Cale and Eric Clapton back in the glory days of the “Tulsa Sound,” the venue is known for hosting local, regional and national acts.
Through the Looking Glass: Reflecting on a decade of student literacy
On June 6 Reading Partners hosted “Through the Looking Glass: Reflecting on a Decade of Student Literacy,” a celebration bringing together community tutors, donors, corporate partners, organizations, board members, staff, school administrators and supporters of literacy and educational equity. Approximately 150 guests gathered at The Vista at 21...
Behind the music: Elaina Nelson
As a “runner” at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa and Cain’s Ballroom, Elaina Nelson is tasked with helping fulfill a musician’s “rider,” that part of a contract that outlines an artist’s requests and requirements for performing at a venue. It’s a job she’s held for seven years, working with the venue’s production team and artists’ tour managers to keep everyone happy and ensure a smooth show.
Jack of all trades: Tulsan’s inventive mind and entrepreneurial efforts carried on a familial legacy of giving back to the city
Shooting sparrows in a pasture on the southern outskirts of Tulsa in 1946, 17-year-old John Zink bet a friend he could outrun the blast from a .410-gauge shotgun. “You count to five,” Zink told his pal, “and then shoot.”. He sprinted as fast as he could but it...
‘Just right’: Father-daughter duo helps seniors expertly navigate transition from long-term homes into alternative living situations
Tony Tortorici and his daughter, Michele Travis, are changing lives by assisting seniors with their real estate knowledge and helping them find a senior community that is “just right.”. When the time comes, transitioning seniors from their long-term homes into a senior community is no easy task. It’s a...
Tennis and tails: Rally for Rescues supports Animal Aid of Tulsa
Grab your rackets and work on your backhand. Rally for Rescues, founded by Tulsan Heather Palomino, is back for its fifth year on Sept. 12 at LaFortune Park Tennis Center, 5302 S. Hudson Ave. Every year over 100 women enter the charitable tennis tournament to raise money for local animal...
What money can buy: It's a buyer’s and seller’s market in Tulsa
Tulsa home-buying and selling hopefuls both have a lot working in their favor. With Tulsa starring in multiple national headlines this year (in April USA Today named Gathering Place as Best City Park for 2024, and in May Forbes praised Tulsa as an “Arts Destination”) and its overall lower cost of living bringing many newcomers to town, Tulsa buyers can get in on the ground floor of a potentially great long-term investment, and sellers can look forward to a steady market that continues to fetch competitive prices.
Tulsa Men's Cross Country Wins Cowboy Preview
STILLWATER, Okla. — The Tulsa cross country teams completed Oklahoma State's Cowboy Preview Friday morning and got some good looks from multiple Golden Hurricane runners. The 28th-ranked men's team took first over Texas A&M, Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma, while the women's team placed third, outrunning Oklahoma. The Tulsa...
Group effort: Tulsa nonprofit discusses how seniors are in a prime position to move the sustainability needle
Like most things in life, more can be accomplished when people work together, especially when it comes to sweeping concepts like sustainability. For older adults, Morgan Fehrle, programs and communications manager for nonprofit The Sustainability Alliance, says one of the biggest barriers to making sustainability changes can be lack of community.
Fair fun: 10-year-old creates FairShare for those experiencing homelessness to enjoy Tulsa State Fair
Ten-year-old Lyla Thomas is the driving force behind FairShare, a program that gives those experiencing homelessness the opportunity to participate in the fun of Tulsa State Fair. Thomas came up with the idea after attending the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. She noticed unhoused individuals nearby and asked...
From the editor: I have a lot of memories associated with our stretch of Arkansas River
As a lifelong Tulsan I have a lot of memories associated with our stretch of Arkansas River. My childhood home was “in the country,” as our family called it, now just two miles west of the thriving Tulsa Hills shopping center. I’ve crossed the 21st and 71st street bridges thousands — and I don’t think that’s an exaggeration — of times. As a kid during Christmas I vividly remember my mom driving us home at night and seeing Santa, his sleigh and reindeer illuminated for the holidays on the old pedestrian bridge. I spent many sunsets walking along that old railroad bridge with friends sharing conversations that seemed to be endless.
Francis Throws For 4 TDs; Tulsa Wins Opener 62-28
Kirk Francis threw for four touchdowns — all before halftime — and Tulsa beat Northwestern State 62-28 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. The feisty FCS-member Demons put a spirited fight in the first quarter when on the second play from scrimmage, Kenneth Lacy ran for a 75-yard score and a 7-0 lead.
Revealing: Best Wine in Oklahoma, Based on State Fair Winners
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State of the State took place in Tulsa as House Speaker and Pro-Tem take the stage
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Thursday, a thousand business individuals showed up at the Cox Convention Center for the annual State of the State meeting. Several topics in the state of the state were discussed including infrastructure, education, workforce development, and what the future holds. The State of the...
Church Office Manager Ordered to Pay $912K in Restitution for Embezzling Funds
A federal judge ordered a former church office manager to pay $912,000 in restitution for embezzling money from a Baptist church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and failing to pay taxes. Katrenia Hartman, former office manager at Trinity Baptist Church in Tulsa, pleaded guilty in January to bank fraud and willfully filing a false federal income tax return.
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