Good morning, Tulsa.

Researchers and students from the University of Tulsa and the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease are launching an oral history project that collects family memories, photos, and letters about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (contact the team at 734-883-6632 or via email for details).

Child development specialist Kendra Morgan of Building All Children advises parents to watch for signs like difficulty following directions and to work with teachers early (as educators note some challenges with the new school year).

Morgan also said a fundraiser will be held on Sept. 25 to support free services.

Tulsa-area trees are dropping leaves and small branches early from intense heat and drought stress, experts say, noting that cladoptosis (a natural self-pruning process) is common in healthy trees and not a sign of lasting harm.

Tulsa utility customers can update their EMSAcare enrollment online or by calling 311 (or 918-596-2100 outside city limits) during business hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; changes will apply for the new service year starting Sept.

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On Monday, Aug. 24, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols honored James Scott of Tulsa Water + Sewer at City Hall after he saved a woman at Riverchase Apartments in March by performing CPR until she responded.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond & Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready disagree over a roof-claim review as a couple files suit to force the release of an ongoing investigation in a state with high homeowners insurance costs.

A hearing is set for Sept. 4 to decide if rates are competitive.

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols honored James Scott, a City of Tulsa Water & Sewer employee, at City Hall on Monday for his quick action on March 13 at Riverchase Apartments that saved a woman's life; he performed CPR until first responders arrived & earned the City Star Award.

PSO assured Tulsa customers that its data center project, Project Clydesdale, will not raise existing customer bills + the utility said it will cover infrastructure costs and ensure enough generation capacity after some residents reported a 33% increase in their bills.

The American Red Cross partners with Hello Kitty and Friends to offer an exclusive plush clip and sticker pack when donors give blood between Sept.

1-20 while supplies last. Donors in Tulsa and surrounding areas can schedule appointments online or by phone today.

The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are teaming up to offer an exclusive collectible to donors who give blood between Sept.

1 and 20. Donors can visit the Tulsa Blood Donation Center (10151 East 11th Street) or other local sites to help boost the recovering blood supply.

Our Blood Institute is hosting a Blood Moon donation drive from August 23 to August 31 where donors can receive a limited-edition Blood Moon T-shirt, Moon Pie, and a free theme park ticket (given while supplies last).

Donations help meet needs for surgeries, cancer treatment, and emergencies.

Broken Arrow saw 82 new homes break ground in July amid a 33% surge, boosting Tulsa metro's monthly housing starts to 367 and nearly 1,600 year-to-date; developers credit diverse price ranges, quality schools and strong infrastructure for the growth.

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.