TCC Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration Plans

Tulsa Community College announced a series of events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of TCC and mark its role in developing northeastern Oklahoma’s workforce. Since opening in 1970 as Tulsa Junior College, the college has been a critical piece in training generations of workers and providing higher education to the greater Tulsa area. Nearly 450,000 students have walked through the doors as TCC has grown into one of the leading higher education institutions in the country and the third largest institution in Oklahoma.

A New Day Dawning for B.A.’s Rose District

By BOB LEWIS

Broken Arrow’s Rose District, already one of the region’s most successful and most honored downtown redevelopment projects, will soon be taking on an exciting new face.

Third Public Meeting Scheduled for Broken Arrow Next Comprehensive Plan

The City of Broken Arrow will host the third public meeting of the comprehensive plan process from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Central on Main, 210 N. Main St.

Public Service Remains at the Forefront for Ron Peters

By EMILY RAMSEY

Editor’s Note: Tulsa County Commission Chairman Ron Peters is one of Greater Tulsa Reporter’s “10 to Watch in Greater Tulsa 2018,” as announced in its January 2018 issue. GTR was the first news group in Greater Tulsa to introduce “10 People to Watch,” which launched in January 2009.

B.A. Voters Approve $210 Million GO Bond

By BOB LEWIS

Extending a tradition that dates back more than three decades, Broken Arrow voters went to the polls on Aug. 28 to approve a $210 million general obligation bond issue designed to help fuel community growth for the next 10 years.

B.A. Chamber Events Manager Jessica Mugg Honored

Jessica Mugg, events manager for the Broken Arrow Chamber, has been announced as a winner of the 30 Under 30 award for the State of Oklahoma.

Gary Glanz Celebrates 50 Years of Solving Crimes

By K.J. WEBB

Tulsa Private Investigator Gary Glanz, dubbed the nation’s “Super Sleuth” by the Wall Street Journal, is celebrating 50 years in the business of solving crimes, tracking down fugitives all over the world, recovering vast sums of money, fine art and treasures, and more. Glanz’ track record of success over the decades firmly established his reputation as one of the best PI’s in the nation. His Tulsa office, Glanz and Associates, receives calls from all over the country from clients seeking his agency’s expert services.

Kudos of the Month: Philbrook

Philbrook Museum of Art, located at 2727 S. Rockford Rd. in the heart of Midtown Tulsa, celebrates the 80th anniversary of its donation to the people of Tulsa this year.

Runway Tulsa to Introduce Exciting Changes to 2018 Show

Runway Tulsa is announcing the production of its 2018 fashion show with the largest offering to-date. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Runway Tulsa will present eight designers in a show that will be staged at a new location: Tulsa’s most fashionable shopping center and major sponsor – Utica Square.

Blazing Entertainment Featured in Fall Lineup

Show Buzz by NANCY HERMANN

Summer is behind us, but fun times continue with more outstanding concerts and attractions.

While the weather is still agreeable, check out the first-ever rock concert at the ONEOK Field. Twelve-time Grammy-winning artist Jack White performs music from his new album, Boarding House Reach, Sept. 17. ONEOK is collaborating with SMG Tulsa, the company that programs and runs the BOK Center for this one-of-a-kind event. The BOK Center and ONEOK Field have achieved so much for our city and for downtown in particular.

Medical Oncologist Joins Cancer Treatment Center

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Tulsa recently announced the addition of Issam Alawin, MD. An experienced medical oncologist who is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Alawin came to CTCA to be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides conventional treatments to fight cancer along with supportive therapies to manage cancer-related side effects, all under one roof.

Tulsa Tech Offers Variety of CareerTech Programs

News from Tulsa Tech by DR. STEVE TIGER

Tulsa Tech is the oldest and largest technology center in Oklahoma’s nationally-acclaimed CareerTech system. We provide affordable, industry-standard technical training in an engaging, innovative learning environment where students benefit from instructors with years of valuable industry experience.

All Roads Have Led Mike Carter to ORU

By TERRELL LESTER

Mike Carter’s career compass has pointed him in myriad directions. He was headed toward medicine. Then the needle moved in the direction of business. Another shift, and his compass pointed toward law. And this was just during his four years at Oklahoma State University. He added to his business degree a law degree from the University of Tulsa in 1972 and settled into a private practice. For the next 21 years, Carter’s compass held steady. There was no gravitational pull from any direction. He was pointed in a comfortable direction, focusing on sports law and business law, playing golf, raising a family and establishing himself in Tulsa’s upper-crust community.

He counted among his client base Oral Roberts and a young basketball coach by the name of Bill Self.

NHL Contest Set for Tulsa’s BOK Center

By GLENN HIBDON

The NHL is coming! The NHL is coming! This could be the start of something big for hockey fans in Oklahoma.

Youth Soccer Hurricane Wins National Title

By MIKE MOGUIN

With a hard work ethic and determination, the TSC Hurricane 14-U (ages 14 and under) recently captured the U.S. Club Soccer Boys ENPL National Championship, becoming the first soccer team in state history to ever win a title of any kind in club soccer.

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