Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Tulsa.
A community fundraising campaign led by Burnett Home Improvement + Tri-Star Glass Products raised $92,118 for the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Food for Kids program to provide nutritious meals for children facing food insecurity; local donors and businesses helped ease child hunger, organizers said.
Kismet Collective, a community space that helps women navigate burnout, will screen The M Factor 2—a documentary on perimenopause—on Friday, Aug.
7 at Circle Cinema; the event is part of its schedule of classes and workshops designed to support mental well-being.
Tulsa Ballroom Club opened on Historic Route 66 and offers lessons in dance styles like tango and swing.
The club, which has grown to 120 members, will start a ballroom program for children on Sept. 1 (soft opening Aug. 1, grand opening Sept. 26).
More than 100 community members gathered at Faith Church in Glenpool on Wednesday to honor Creek County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Heitman, who died last week while pursuing a suspect.
Family members and law enforcement praised his service — remembering him as a devoted public servant.
Telligen Community Initiative awarded $150K in Capacity Investment grants to six nonprofits in Oklahoma to boost their long-term operations, with projects ranging from youth health to technology upgrades and community outreach in Tulsa and surrounding counties.
Telligen Community Initiative has awarded Capacity Investment grants totaling $150,000 to six Oklahoma nonprofits.
Tulsa’s Mayor’s Office is set to use the funds — boosting staff and outreach to improve community health and services.
PepsiCo said it is shifting its Tulsa warehouse operations to a new facility to better serve customers while production remains at its current 510 W.
Skelly Drive site — the company plans to provide transition assistance to impacted employees.
Nearly 400 Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) workers are heading to the San Antonio area to support AEP Texas in restoring power ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha, which is expected to bring strong winds and rain.
Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Boot Camp is shaping young performers’ careers with a record group of 88 campers this year and will conclude on Saturday, July 25 with the 11th annual Kristi Awards at the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre inside the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center (tickets are $10).
The Mayo family will say goodbye to Tulsa Theatre as it changes ownership by hosting a tribute show called The Final Encore: A Mayo Family Tribute to Tulsa Theatre from Oct.
1-3 near Boulder (Reconciliation Way) featuring music from The Moody Dudes, Brady Orchestra, and a karaoke contest.
Oklahoma residents should avoid consuming shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after the FDA linked it to over 4,173 confirmed cyclospora cases since May 1, including products sold under Walmart's Marketside brand in the state.
Consumers are advised to follow safe food practices and choose romaine or butter lettuce.
The Gatesway Foundation broke ground Wednesday on Villages at Rose Hill (a $58.8M affordable housing project) in Broken Arrow, offering 180 apartment units with solar energy and community amenities, including 20-30% reserved for individuals with intellectual disabilities; construction will finish by June 2028.
On Wednesday, officers stopped Vesta and YSA representatives from repeatedly changing locks at Eton Square (disputed center of 11 Tulsa metro apartment complexes).
City officials plan meetings to address tenant issues, and an emergency hearing is set for Monday before a federal bankruptcy judge.
FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match
FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.
Oklahoma! Musical
July 24 – August 16 — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical in a fresh production this summer.
Lexington SC vs FC Tulsa
7:30-8:30 p.m. — ONEOK Field — Ticket prices vary — Watch FC Tulsa take on Lexington SC in an exciting USL Championship match.
Tales of Vicious Mockery
6-9 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary at the door — Experience a fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons comedy show driven by audience choices and side-splitting adventure.
Benson Boone Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — BOK Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of pop music's biggest rising stars live in Tulsa this summer.
Mary Ryan Brown: Be Blessed Tour
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy sharp Southern wit and relatable stories from up-and-coming comedian Mary Ryan Brown.
Kam Patterson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Experience high-energy comedy from the newest SNL cast member.
Underoath Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Vanguard — Tickets starting at $123 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Underoath in Tulsa.
Kam Patterson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Premium seating available — Catch comedian Kam Patterson as he brings his sharp humor and high-energy performance to the stage.
David Jolly Live
6-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Tickets from $60 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian David Jolly in a vibrant venue.
John Caparulo Live
7-10 p.m. — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo, known from Chelsea Lately and his stand-up specials.
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