Good morning, Tulsa.

A Tulsa family is hosting its seventh annual book drive to collect 500 books for Country Lane Intermediate School in honor of Lincoln Meeks (who died after his first birthday) and his love for reading.

The drive celebrates his birthday and aims to spark students’ interest in books.

Pieces of a 66-foot brontosaurus statue have arrived in Tulsa, and steel work will start soon in Howard Park on Southwest Boulevard — the project is backed by a $225,000 grant and private fundraising.

After a house fire near East 21st Street and South Darlington Avenue at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Tulsa Fire Department urged residents to close bedroom doors before sleeping (a closed door can slow fire spread, and no injuries were reported).

Residents in a south Tulsa neighborhood oppose an exception request to expand a care home to 12 residents near 61st Street and Harvard Avenue after a Sunday meeting raised concerns about safety and traffic.

Neighbors plan to attend the Board of Adjustment hearing on Sept. 8 & present their petition.

GRDA reminds local boaters and floaters to wear life jackets, avoid alcohol, and check the weather before heading onto lakes and rivers this Labor Day weekend (these safety tips are issued to reduce accidents).

Tulsa City Council approved funding for a mobile mental health team (the FACT Team) to serve people in crisis.

Funded by $441,084 from the Allergan Opioid Settlement and developed with Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, the program aims to cut unnecessary hospital and emergency visits.

EMSA has issued its fourth Medical Heat Alert in Tulsa after a spike in heat-related calls that saw 11 patients taken to local hospitals, and the alert remains in effect.

Residents are urged to hydrate, seek shade, and use cooling centers + follow safety precautions.

Our Blood Institute and Margaritaville are hosting a Jimmy Buffett Day blood drive at River Spirit Casino’s Locker Room on Friday, Sept.

4 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event, which honors Buffett and helps address a local blood shortage, will offer themed giveaways (T-shirt, cup, voucher) and live music.

A Broken Arrow family reported that a fiber installation hit their sewer line nearly a year ago, causing extensive damage and high repair costs.

They received partial emergency reimbursement, but repairs and nearly $90K in costs remain unresolved (awaiting action from T-Mobile and contractors).

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.