Good morning, Tulsa.

The Tulsa Juvenile Bureau held its second annual community resource fair on Friday, Aug.

7, where 24 organizations connected families and youth with free mental health and substance abuse services (the event had its largest turnout yet), and officials plan another fair near December.

Greg Parker has been named CEO of The Common Good in Northwest Tulsa.

He brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit leadership from Boys & Girls Clubs and will focus on strengthening local neighborhoods by supporting residents and developing local leaders.

Shootout for Soldiers Oklahoma is hosting lacrosse games to support local veterans today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nienhuis Park — 3201 North 9th Street in Broken Arrow — and solo players may still register for $50 since team spots are closed.

The musical Oklahoma! is showing at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center until August 16.

A bluegrass production, The Radio Dust Bowl Hour, will be presented on Tuesday, August 11 at the John H. Williams Theatre.

Tom Kenny, the Emmy-winning voice of SpongeBob, joined Tulsa’s OKPOP Museum Friday to honor creator Stephen Hillenburg with a preview of his archive.

He praised the city’s energy and will attend Oklahoma Comic Con at the Arvest Convention Center today and on Aug. 9 (schedule set).

Students in Catoosa began the school year at upgraded campuses featuring a new e-sports room and improved common spaces, while staff received retention incentives (a $1,000 stipend, plus $200 and $2,000 raises) to boost morale amid staffing challenges.

Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson spoke unedited on Friday, Aug.

7, outlining back to school plans and key goals for the year ahead. She detailed priorities to support teachers (such as enhanced training) and ensure a smooth start for students.

Construction on a new air traffic control tower at Tulsa International Airport continues as crews install 12 heavy, 2 3/8-inch glass panels 250 feet high.

The $110 million project — building a 255-ft tower to replace the current one — is slated for completion in late 2027 or early 2028.

City officials broke ground on the $8.3 million Reimagination Project at Fred Johnson Park (61st and Riverside), where new trails, sports courts and a playground will be built to transform an under-resourced neighborhood.

Susan Reeder, a board-certified lactation consultant at Ascension St. John, said families can access breastfeeding education and lactation consultations in Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Owasso.

She encourages expecting parents to prepare early by learning about valid practices & available support resources.

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.

Johnny Mullenax Live at Mercury Lounge

12-3 p.m. — Mercury Lounge — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a lively bluegrass brunch with local talent and guest musicians in a collaborative atmosphere.