Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Tulsa.
Today, Tulsans gathered at Sts.
Peter and Paul Catholic Church to collect specific supplies for those impacted by Colombia’s earthquake. Volunteers plan to load a U-Haul + deliver the items to the Colombian Embassy in Houston, with additional collection dates to be announced.
Broken Arrow launched the Great Rose Ring Hunt on Saturday as a community event ahead of the Rose Festival; organizers released clues at noon on the Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful Facebook page+ weekly winners will earn packages from $100 to $1,000, and the festival runs Sept.
11–13.
Woodland Hills Mall hosted a free Back to School Bash yesterday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Center Court, where mall stores + community organizations provided family activities and accepted school supply donations for Union Public Schools in partnership with Letney Jewelers.
Local shoppers are driving up lettuce sales at Okie Family Market after Cyclospora concerns prompted a switch to locally sourced produce.
Owner Eric Miller said sales nearly doubled over the past month and a half as he worked closely with local farms + ensured transparent food sourcing.
Vendor registration is open for Tulsa Pride 2026 on Saturday, Oct.
17; local artists, businesses and organizations can sign up for the Pride Market, which features a more accessible layout, easier loading, and improved lighting + increased foot traffic. The event is set to draw thousands from the community.
A petition started in Tulsa urging PSO to review its higher electric rates gathered signatures statewide as customers said rising bills stressed families.
PSO said the increases help cover rising costs + grid investments.
Okie Family Market has seen lettuce sales jump from 85 to 105 to up to 250 heads over the past six weeks as Cyclospora concerns spurred shoppers to choose local produce.
The owner said ties with local farmers — including OKC Food Hub — help the market meet rising demand.
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.
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