Good morning, Tulsa.

Eight Cherokee veterans were honored Tuesday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa and now head to Washington, D.C. for the 15th Cherokee Warrior Flight; the three-day trip funded by the Cherokee Nation will let them visit national monuments honoring their service.

OG&E launched its updated Lend a Hand program today to help customers support neighbors in need.

The initiative simplifies the donation process, partners with trusted nonprofit agencies across its service area and is backed by a $135,000 matching commitment from the OG&E Energy Corp Foundation.

Unity in the Community returns on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greater Union Baptist Church parking lot in Tulsa with food, live music, and vehicle shows. A Unity Service with Pastor David Emery is on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.

Route 66: The Main Street of America, a new documentary exploring the past and future of the iconic highway, will screen at Circle Cinema in Tulsa on Friday, Sept.

18 with additional showings in Miami, Sapulpa, and Claremore; director John Paget will hold Q&A sessions after the screenings.

Tulsa City-County Library and the Hispanic Resource Center are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept.

15 to Oct. 15. The events include Mexican Folklórico Dancing, a teen Fandom Club, and Noche Festival (music, dancing, and mariachi) to honor local culture.

Tulsa-area gas stations charged nearly $4 per gallon Tuesday morning due to disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supplies (with national averages reaching $4.32 and diesel hitting $6.25).

Oklahoma remains among states with some of the lowest prices despite rising fuel costs.

TCC announced a $57M renovation of its downtown campus (combining saved funds and a private drive) to update the Academic Building, former Sinclair Oil headquarters, and Student Union, with a groundbreaking planned for December.

Construction will take 18 months with phased updates to classrooms and labs.

Green Country Habitat for Humanity expanded its Education begins With Home program on Tuesday morning to help eligible teachers from Tulsa, Union and charter schools become homeowners.

The initiative offers down payment assistance, mortgage financing and education, aided by a gift from the Zarrow Family Foundation.

On Sep. 15, state lawmakers and housing experts gathered at the Capitol to review studies on affordable housing and permitting differences between Tulsa + Oklahoma City.

State Rep. Rob Hall and Housing Forward said policy changes are needed to boost homeownership and address rising costs.

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.