Tulsa police and officials share advice for immigrants: Watch out for notaries claiming they are lawyers or people saying they are acting on behalf of an attorney.
Author Archives: Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is the Eastside and La Semana reporter, where she focuses on Tulsa’s Latino communities in partnership with the bilingual newspaper La Semana del Sur. Angelica is featured weekly on Que Buena Tulsa, a local Spanish-language radio station. Angelica’s journalism career began when she joined the yearbook staff at her high school. Since then, Angelica has served as the editor-in-chief of the University of Texas at Arlington’s collegiate newspaper, The Shorthorn, and interned at The Dallas Morning News and NPR affiliate KERA. Before moving to Tulsa, she reported for the Houston Landing, spearheading the newspaper’s Spanish language taskforce.
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East Tulsa councilors share their visions for the area. It all hinges on investment.
All three city councilors representing east Tulsa are returning for another term. They see city funding for infrastructure and economic development in Route 66 as crucial to its future.
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Tulsa welcomes its latest Mexican-inspired coffee shop with Coffee con Pan
Siblings turned a childhood dream into Coffee con Pan, a new Tulsa shop serving up lattes and matcha alongside their favorite Mexican drinks and snacks.
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At this annual conference, Tulsa Latinas take center stage
More than 200 women packed the fourth annual Tulsa Latina Leadership Conference to gain confidence and overcome barriers in their professional lives.
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Incumbent Jackie Dutton secures second term to represent northeast Tulsa on council
In her second term, Dutton’s priorities include improved infrastructure and securing a community center in northeast Tulsa.
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Voter ID requirements now in Oklahoma constitution with passage of State Question 846
With the passage of State Question 846, Oklahoma lawmakers will have the power to specify which IDs are accepted at the polls.
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Broken Arrow’s Latino community is growing. So are the ways the city is embracing the culture.
Already home to one of Oklahoma’s largest Latino festivals, Broken Arrow is now Sister Cities with Rincón de Romos, Mexico. City officials say it reflects BA’s diversity.
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Tulsan pays homage to her heritage at Bodega, where Mexican flavors and goods fill the shelves
After launching her Umber clothing boutique, Carolina Gonzalez Hammock is bringing a piece of her childhood to Bodega. The shop is open inside Mother Road Market.
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You asked, we answered: What’s happening with the ‘abandoned Marriott Hotel’ in east Tulsa
The new owners plan to convert the former hotel and water park off 41st Street and Garnett Road into housing.
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Looking for things to do this August on the eastside? We got you covered.
From back-to-school giveaways to library sessions and snack shops, we round up family-friendly activities and other ways to spend the end of summer.
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¿Debe la Constitución de Oklahoma exigir identificación para votar? Los votantes decidirán en agosto.
La ley de Oklahoma ya exige que los votantes presenten una identificación al acudir a las urnas. De aprobarse la Pregunta Estatal 846 el 25 de agosto, este requisito quedará establecido en la Constitución del estado.
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Should Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August.
State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate.