Good morning, Tulsa.

Tomorrow, the historic Big Ten Ballroom will host the Black Firefighters Ball from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to honor Tulsa’s first six Black firefighters hired in 1956 and to raise funds for arts and drama scholarships in memory of Eriyon Tecson.

The Sapulpa Police Department held its third annual Brews for K9 Crews fundraiser on Thursday to rebuild its K9 program after retirements and training setbacks; organizers hope to exceed last year's $11,000 in donations to cover high costs for dog training and equipment.

An 8-year-old (autistic) girl suffered burns in a Tulsa house fire on Wednesday and is now receiving pediatric care at a Texas burn hospital, while firefighters rescued her as her injured grandmother remained hospitalized and her mother rushes to be by her side as investigators examine the cause.

FOX23 Chief Meteorologist James Aydelott and reporter Janna Clark sampled dishes from Afrikan Delights and Hibachi in the Hood at the Tulsa State Fair, offering fairgoers a local taste of unique culinary picks (this feature highlights a fresh twist to the fair experience).

The Tulsa Botanic Garden reopened the Driskell Children’s Discovery Gardens Thursday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and live music on the Great Lawn.

Visitors enjoyed the two-acre garden featuring the 20' stone sculpture (Spring Giant) by artist Dan Jennison.

State officials sent letters over the Inola aluminum smelter permit, asking for more evidence that its revised application meets EPA ozone guidelines — Attorney General Drummond raised concerns as DEQ reviews the data and the project remains at Step 4 of the permitting process.

Kristin Blake from Broken Arrow faces an unresolved default judgment after a mix-up of Cherokee Nation tags and a semi-truck plate led to a mistaken speeding ticket on Oct.

1; she remains worried about possible future impacts (Cherokee Nation is working with New York to clear the error).

Rookie center Aday Mara had a strong preseason debut today as he scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 18 minutes during a 116-110 loss to the Pelicans — nearly reaching a double-double.

His improved conditioning and focus on basic plays point to promise for upcoming games.

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.