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Tulsa State Fair attendance holds steady as vendors cite high prices, weaker sales

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Tulsa State Fair attendance holds steady as vendors cite high prices, weaker sales

Oct 20, 2026 · 11:23 PM · Ismael Lele

Tulsa State Fair attendance was about the same as 2025, with an estimated total of 1 million people showing up over the course of 11 days. The post Tulsa State Fair attendance holds steady as vendors cite high prices, weaker sales appeared…

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This downtown Tulsa landmark is getting a $7M makeover, with a kickoff in November

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This downtown Tulsa landmark is getting a $7M makeover, with a kickoff in November

Oct 20, 2026 · 10:08 PM · Ismael Lele

Mayor Monroe Nichols and downtown leaders will celebrate $7 million in upcoming improvements to Center of the Universe Nov. 16. The post This downtown Tulsa landmark is getting a $7M makeover, with a kickoff in November appeared first on The Oklahoma Eagle.

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Hall-Harper and Wilson talk north Tulsa issues ahead of District 1 runoff election

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Hall-Harper and Wilson talk north Tulsa issues ahead of District 1 runoff election

Oct 20, 2026 · 9:24 PM · Shaunicy Muhammad

Tulsa City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper and challenger Corinice Wilson broke down their positions on TPS closures, housing, policing and more. The post Hall-Harper and Wilson talk north Tulsa issues ahead of District 1 runoff election appeared first on The Oklahoma Eagle.

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5 things we learned about Tulsa Police’s use of Flock Safety cameras, license plate readers

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5 things we learned about Tulsa Police’s use of Flock Safety cameras, license plate readers

Oct 20, 2026 · 6:24 PM · Joe Tomlinson

Tulsa Police leaders discussed its 100-plus network of cameras, which departments can access the data and how long it’s stored at a Monday conversation. The post 5 things we learned about Tulsa Police’s use of Flock Safety cameras, license plate readers appeared…

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Inside Tulsa’s proposal to increase the hotel/motel tax for the first time in decades

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Inside Tulsa’s proposal to increase the hotel/motel tax for the first time in decades

Oct 20, 2026 · 9:58 AM · Joe Tomlinson

The hike would fund improvements at BOK Center and other city-owned properties. Tulsa Day Center staff have discussed how the vote could cause more people to seek shelter services towards the end of each month. The post Inside Tulsa’s proposal to increase…

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Tulsa Public Schools board votes 6-1 to close 17 schools despite community pushback

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Tulsa Public Schools board votes 6-1 to close 17 schools despite community pushback

Oct 20, 2026 · 4:46 AM · Anna Colletto

Board member Calvin Moniz was the sole vote against the district’s proposal, which aims to save $12 million from TPS’ operational deficit. The post Tulsa Public Schools board votes 6-1 to close 17 schools despite community pushback appeared first on The Oklahoma…

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Photos: Tulsa Pride brings color, community and LGBTQ+ celebration to downtown

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Photos: Tulsa Pride brings color, community and LGBTQ+ celebration to downtown

Oct 18, 2026 · 5:50 PM · By Zac Thomas

Construction couldn't keep the party from coming to downtown Tulsa. LGBTQ+ people and allies filled the streets for Tulsa Pride. The post Photos: Tulsa Pride brings color, community and LGBTQ+ celebration to downtown appeared first on The Oklahoma Eagle.

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North Tulsans see echoes of the past in TPS’ school closure proposal

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North Tulsans see echoes of the past in TPS’ school closure proposal

Oct 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Shaunicy Muhammad and Anna Colletto

Longtime residents have seen northside schools shift, close and reopen over decades. With eight campuses proposed to close, they’re wondering what this round of changes will bring. The post North Tulsans see echoes of the past in TPS’ school closure proposal appeared…

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How have Spanish-speaking families learned about Tulsa Public Schools’ closure plan? Parents weigh in.

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How have Spanish-speaking families learned about Tulsa Public Schools’ closure plan? Parents weigh in.

Oct 16, 2026 · 9:59 AM · Angelica Perez

Twelve of the 17 campuses on the closure list are majority-Hispanic. TPS has offered interpretation at its community sessions, along with translations of printed resources. The post How have Spanish-speaking families learned about Tulsa Public Schools’ closure plan? Parents weigh in. appeared…

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Building health outside the doctor’s office takes center stage at Aspen Ideas in Tulsa

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Building health outside the doctor’s office takes center stage at Aspen Ideas in Tulsa

Oct 15, 2026 · 9:36 PM · Ismael Lele

At a “Health is Wealth” panel, experts from Tulsa and beyond discussed how childcare, transit and access to grocery stores are shaping community health. The post Building health outside the doctor’s office takes center stage at Aspen Ideas in Tulsa appeared first…

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