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in Tulsa
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Tulsa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa County Parks extended its hours on Monday, August 18 to better serve community recreation and wellness as all centers now operate seven days a week. Buddy LaFortune and South County Recreation Centers are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.—Chandler Park and O’Brien Recreation Centers run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. KTUL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Justine Pinales, a Tulsa grandmother, is mourning her grandson Jawaun Jordan, who drowned at Zink Lake when he slipped off a boulder while spending time with family—emergency crews responded shortly after his fall. 2 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Tulsa man, Elga Harper, is facing a new trial after his life sentence for raping and brutally beating a 73-year-old nun in her home was overturned last October by an appeals court—police and prosecutors showed body camera video and photos as evidence. News On 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Teresa Knox published a coffee table book that tells the 110-year story of Tulsa’s Church Studio—showing its change from a neighborhood church to Leon Russell’s recording studio and now a cultural landmark. The book is available for purchase online and at the studio gift shop while an audiobook version will be released in October. News On 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tulsa City Councilors will vote on a $6 million plan tomorrow to fight homelessness by moving opioid settlement and American Rescue Plan funds to the Safe Move Tulsa program. The plan aims to rehome 300 people in nine months as shelters reach full capacity—Mayor Nichols said the effort targets a pressing city need. FOX 23
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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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Martin Woods Wine Tasting
5-6:30 p.m. — Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano Downtown — $25 tasting fee waived with wine purchase — Discover exquisite Oregon wines with a passionate winemaker.
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Max McNown Live in Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — Tickets available — Catch rising country star Max McNown live with his heartfelt lyrics at the iconic venue.
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Wild Brew 2025
Event Time — Arvest Convention Center — Check event page for details — Enjoy delectable fare from top local restaurants paired with first-rate beers from local breweries.
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In Lacinia Reptile Show
10 AM – 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa - Warren Place — Tickets available at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies with your family.
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Henry Morris Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt country-rock performances by rising star Henry Morris in a vibrant venue.
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Toadies Live in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cain's Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience a night of electrifying rock with the legendary 1990s grunge band Toadies.
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Concert
8-10 p.m. — River Spirit Casino Resort — Ticket Info Unknown — Experience the classic rock sounds of the legendary Bachman-Turner Overdrive live in Tulsa.
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Tulsa Punk Rock Flea Market 2025
8 a.m. — Expo Square — Free entry — Explore the vibrant world of alternative culture and unique finds at this eclectic punk rock market.
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Tulsa Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills — Free entry — Meet face to face with local and Fortune 500 employers to explore exciting job opportunities.
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DisruptHR Tulsa
4:30-8 p.m. — The Summit — Networking event — Shake up the traditional HR scene with innovative ideas and engaging talks.
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