Flight Night Funds Power STEM Learning
Flight Night, the local nonprofit gala focused on science, technology, engineering and math () education, has presented $501,000 in event proceeds to its 2015 beneficiaries, Fab Lab Tulsa and the Tulsa Regional Alliance.
Golden Driller Stands Tall 50 Years
At one time, Tulsa was known as the “Oil Capital of the World.”
But Tulsa did not build Tulsa’s giant oilman. It was built by Mid-Continental Supply Company of Texas, which set him up in 1953 for the International Petroleum Exhibition at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. Dubbed “The Golden Driller,” the giant roustabout resembled an oversized brass statuette, with a broad grin, a tin helmet tipped back at a rakish skew, and a gloved right hand raised in a kind of limp-wristed OK sign. The statue proved so popular that the Texas company returned six years later with a second temporary giant.
Gathering Place Playground Takes Shape
Progress is steadily moving ahead on A Gathering Place for Tulsa, the much anticipated 100-acre park along Riverside Drive by the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful Plans Rose Garden
In April and May, Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful () will hold three events that continue to further the organization’s goal “to clean up the city” and, in effect, keep Broken Arrow beautiful, says Board Chair Peggy Striegel, while also raising money and awareness for the organization’s next large rose project.
Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans and Their Families
In Washington, D.C., there are numerous memorials, museums and monuments to American history. Most of these locations are grand examples of Classical and Neoclassical architecture, featuring high ceilings, tall columns and marble statues. However, there’s a different kind of memorial in our nation’s capital.
Daniel Regan Talks ‘Street Cred: 66,’ Activism
Editor’s Note: Daniel Regan is one of Greater Tulsa Reporter’s “10 People to Watch in 2016,” as announced in its January 2016 issue. was the first news group in greater Tulsa to introduce “10 People to Watch,” which launched in January 2009.
GO Plan Looks to Increase Transportation Options
It is no secret that Tulsa has a robust cycling community. The consistent growth of Tulsa Tough alone has proven that.
However, Tulsa’s group of what is termed “confident cyclists,” who are willing to cycle on main roads, makes up not even 10 percent of the local community, says James Wagner, principal transportation planner for INCOG (Indian Nations Council of Governments).
Civic Leaders Endorse April 5 Vision Vote
Vision Tulsa is an $884.1 million tax renewal package that goes to a vote April 5. The package addresses Tulsa’s public safety and streets needs while also investing in job opportunities without raising taxes. The Vision Tulsa package has three major parts:
Alcohol Awareness for a Safer, Stronger Tulsa
For many Tulsa citizens, moderate alcohol consumption is an acceptable choice. Some alcohol users, however, do not practice moderation and instead abuse alcohol, putting themselves and others at risk of health dangers and even death.
Women of the Year Pinnacle Awards Presented
Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett presented 10 outstanding Tulsa women with Women of the Year – Pinnacle Awards and one Anna C. Roth Legacy Award winner Feb. 2, in the Patti Johnson Wilson Center, 1910 S. Lewis Ave. The awards are sponsored by Tulsa and the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women.
Jeff Dunn Supports Vision Renewal, Education
Editor’s Note: Jeff Dunn is one of Greater Tulsa Reporter’s “10 People to Watch in 2016,” as announced in its January 2016 issue. was the first news group in greater Tulsa to introduce “10 People to Watch,” beginning in January 2009.
Tulsa County Sheriff Race Heats Up for March 1
On March 1, a Tulsa County primary election will be held to elect its sheriff who, for the first time in 26 years, will not be Stanley Glanz. That will be followed by an April 5 special general election. The election will determine the individual who will complete Glanz’s term. Glanz resigned in September after he was indicted by a grand jury due to questions that arose after a volunteer deputy confused a gun for a tazor and shot and killed an unarmed black man.
TCC Foundation Names Lauren Brookey President
Lauren Brookey, vice president of external affairs at Tulsa Community College, was recently named president of the Foundation.
Tulsa City Council Goes South
Tulsa City Councilors toured District 7 on Tulsa’s southeast side Jan. 12. The tour showcased south Tulsa, focusing on new development and support of existing retail and housing, street issues, and changes to the face of south Tulsa. Councilor Anna America led the tour.
Tulsa Regional Chamber Chairman Inaugurated
READY TO : The Tulsa Regional Chamber inaugurated the 2016 Chairman of the Board Jeff Dunn Jan. 7. In his inaugural address, Dunn encouraged the audience to get serious about education funding, regional economic development strategies and the region’s OneVoice Legislative coalition efforts. “If education is our number one priority, don’t we owe ourselves this investment?” said Dunn, who will be featured in the March Newspapers.
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