Offline Tulsa Collective is the brainchild of two vintage retailers and a matcha maker. After their markets drew hundreds, they are opening a permanent space in the Pearl District.
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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From roads to retail, Tulsa City Council candidates lay out visions for District 3
Incumbent Jackie Dutton wants to tackle infrastructure and quality of life while challenger Tanisha Bowen says homeownership and business development are top of mind.
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Aguas frescas are becoming Tulsa’s go-to beverage to survive summer
The owner of Viva La Vida food truck started with an Amazon shaved ice machine and a table. Now, she’s serving up aguas frescas — with plans to build a food truck park in south Tulsa.
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These Tulsans raced to help Venezuela after earthquakes. They say their work isn’t done.
Twin earthquakes claimed thousands of lives in Venezuela. Hispanic Tulsans sprung into action — and are still raising money to ship 700-plus donation boxes to Venezuelans.
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Can east Tulsa close its park divide? $660K and a new development may help.
Decades of uneven city growth have left east Tulsa limited on green space. We break down a city councilor’s proposal to bridge the gap.
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Looking for summer activities for kids? Here are 6 things to do on the eastside in July.
Summer is in full swing across Tulsa. We’ve compiled a list of low-cost and free things to do with the kids on the eastside.
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As Fourth of July arrives, Tulsa immigrants share their American stories of freedom, family and belonging
Economic opportunity. Fleeing communism. Safety concerns. Their reasons for coming to the U.S. vary, but these Tulsans are all reflecting on the meaning of America this weekend.
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The World Cup is in full swing. Here’s where you can find jerseys at soccer stores in Tulsa.
Several local stores are selling World Cup jerseys and other merchandise. Here’s your guide to shopping local.
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World Cup is capturing Americans’ attention. Soccer has been a fixture of Tulsa’s culture for years.
The ‘70s transformed Tulsa into a pitch perfect soccer town with the introduction of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Today, the game is part of the city’s culture — from club and school athletics to adult leagues and soccer bars.
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A parent’s guide to Tulsa’s youth soccer scene: How to pick the right program
There are multiple summer soccer programs for children. Here are some tips on how to find the right one for your player.
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Republican runoff for Oklahoma insurance commissioner to feature long-time industry professionals from Tulsa area
Bob Sullivan and Marty Quinn led the pack in the Republican primary. Candidates framed their differences as a rejection of status quo or experience in government oversight.
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Republican Brad Boles and Democrat Rhonda Eastman emerge victorious in Oklahoma Corporation Commission primaries
The stage is set for the Nov. 3 election. Candidates have differing priorities on how to best protect ratepayers from higher costs and environmental pollution.