Three Tulsa area private schools capped off a memorable year on the volleyball court by capturing state championships in each of their respective classes. One school was victorious for a second straight year, one added to its legacy and another won for the first time in seven years.
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Owasso residents have the lowest property taxes in the metro area and it’s one of the fastest growing communities in the state, making it a challenge for the city to fund its improvements.
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Charlie (not his real name) had just celebrated his 42nd birthday. He had a wife, three kids and a steady job that allowed him to provide a comfortable lifestyle for his family. Then, without warning, he learned his company was being downsized and his services were no longer required.
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Goodwill Industries of Tulsa has opened a new donation center in Broken Arrow at 5054 E. Kenosha St. (Located at Kenosha and 225th East Ave.)
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Rotary Club of Bixby is sponsoring an exchange student this school year. Elisa Hattendorf, from Oldenburg, Germany, is attending Bixby High School and learning about life in the U.S. She will live with three different host families throughout the year to get a more comprehensive view of life here. Her first host mom, Tristy Fryer, says “Elisa has been an easy addition to our family. We all enjoy learning about her German culture and she is embracing our American ways.”
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The American Planning Association – Oklahoma Chapter (APA Oklahoma) recently announced the winners of its 2018 Planning Awards Program. The awards honor outstanding plans, best practices and innovative concepts throughout Oklahoma. The five award winners were recognized at the 2018 Annual State Planning Conference.
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Mother Road Market, a nonprofit development of the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, held an open house and ribbon cutting Nov. 2 for the 27,000 square-foot food hall.
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The City of Tulsa Planning Department received an Outstanding Plan Award at this week’s annual conference of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Planning Association. The award recognizes the Peoria Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Land Use Framework. The City’s consultant on the project, The Lakota Group, also was recognized with the award.
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The Home Builders Association Remodelers Council and the Home Builders Association Charitable Foundation presented Revitalize T-Town, an organization that makes homes safe and secure for low-income homeowners, with a check for $41,856.50 in October. Funds were raised at the annual Evening of Giving Gala held by the HBA Charitable Foundation in September.
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For 100 years, Hillcrest Medical Center has collaborated with health care and business partners to bring the highest quality health care and latest technological advancements to the Tulsa community.
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November is the month of Veterans Day, and I’m grateful for all the men and women who faithfully served and defended our country with bravery, integrity, distinction and honor. Every veteran has made sacrifices to ensure the freedom of all American citizens and I deeply appreciate their dedicated service to this country. It’s also humbling to know that many veterans gave the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms that we all hold dear.
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Society, 1419 E. 15th St., opened this summer and is an intriguing new space along Cherry Street. Its intrigue is due to both its ownership—Bret Chandler and Marc Chastain, the two owners of Rib Crib, its barbecue-less menu—and its unique interior.
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Christina Sheppard has always been intrigued by the legal system, and decided to return to school with hopes of pursuing a career in the demanding field.
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With a friendly “Come on in, the water’s fine,” Miller Swim School is expanding to the city of Jenks. A few years in the making, Miller Swim School will be ready to open their second location in the spring of 2019, located on 91st and Elwood Ave.
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Manufacturing is one of the top industries in Oklahoma, employing more than 130,000 people. October is Manufacturing Month, a nationwide celebration of modern manufacturing to inspire the next generation of makers, builders and dreamers. Manufacturers in Oklahoma are working together to address the skilled labor shortage by connecting future generations to those working in manufacturing. The goal is to make sure this industry continues to prosper.
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