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Kent Daniel waters downtown petunias each day before sunrise as part of Sapulpa's Downtown Beauties program; he starts at 3:30 a.m. so the plants can drink in cool air and keeps the flowers blooming until October when the baskets are shared for the Route 66 Christmas Chute.

Owasso has added two 24/7 microchip checking stations at its Police Department and Fire Department to help lost pets reunite with their families, a donation from Best Friends Animal Society.

The stations aim to reduce shelter intake by making it easier for owners to scan pets.

El Camino Real Funeral Home will open on Sept.

26 in North Tulsa. The bilingual team will offer inclusive funeral services in a historic former church (now preliminarily approved for the National Register of Historic Places) and help families with pre-arrangements.

Tulsa Glassblowing School launched its annual Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, offering handmade glass pumpkins, acorns and leaves on sale daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Saturday to support free outreach for veterans.

Two Owasso High School seniors (Jackson Crawford and Morris Vanbeber) have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 72nd National Merit Scholarship Program and will compete with 16,000 applicants for a finalist spot in February.

Their achievement may secure a share of about $24 million in scholarships.

Residents near Fort Gibson Lake in Wagoner County have urged officials to set a timeline to repair rough roads that damage vehicles and cause bumpy rides; county leaders discussed a color-coded rating system — though work remains slow.

A new survey by 1-800-GOT-JUNK finds nearly half of Americans prefer to inherit few meaningful items than be burdened with loved ones' belongings.

In Tulsa, local experts like Michael of Family Nest of Tulsa help families sort through prized mementos (making tough decisions easier) as homeowners prepare estates for sale.

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.