The price tag of BA’s rapid growth is rising bond debt. Oklahoma cities only have so many options to fund improvements, and the city’s proposal would keep property taxes level.
Author Archives: Ginnie Graham
Posted inFood
Everything about Tulsa restaurateur Buzz Dalesandro was larger than life – including his memorial service
The namesake of a Tulsa Italian institution died in January. His friends and former employees remembered his love-hard, fight-hard persona at Cain’s this week.
Posted inHealth
How a new Tulsa rehab center seeks to fill a health care void
DEFY NeuroRehab Center is giving Tulsans access to activity-based therapy, which employees say gets “people out of the chair and moving.”
Posted inCulture
From churches to coneys, Route 66 isn’t the only Tulsa landmark celebrating 100 years
1926 was the year when Tulsa began to become the Tulsa we know today. Here are the institutions marking their centennial and looking to the future.
Posted inGovernment
If Sen. Mullin becomes Sec. Mullin, here’s what happens to his Senate seat
Gov. Kevin Stitt has some decisions to make if Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary, is confirmed.
Posted inBusiness
What makes it hard to solve Oklahoma’s affordable housing dilemma? New report offers insight
Research by the Urban Institute explored how Oklahoma uses a federal tax credit program and other challenges to building affordable housing in Tulsa.
Posted inHealth
Blood supply shortage has patients skipping treatment. This Tulsa woman wants to change that.
Shagah Zakerion’s fourth bout of cancer has her relying on blood transfusions. Her family launched a campaign to inspire more donors.
Posted inNews
Oklahoma nonprofit’s reevaluation of affordable housing could have implications for Tulsa
Mental Health Association Oklahoma is assessing how much housing it can afford while renovating what it owns. The results could impact Tulsa’s affordable housing plans.
Posted inNews
If Jim Gray was writing this obituary, he’d make you laugh – or at least think.
Former Osage Chief Jim Gray, who died Feb. 12, held a unique position as tribal leader, descendant of an Osage Reign of Terror victim and experience as a journalist.
Posted inCulture
Tulsans skip Mardi Gras beads but take the ashes as Christians prepare for Lent
Catholic leaders say enthusiasm for Mardi Gras celebrations comes and goes. But, with fewer parties this year, the season of reflection is in full force.