Nine deputies are certified through a new 287(g) agreement to conduct immigration enforcement. None are on patrol.
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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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¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo votar en Oklahoma? Tenemos las respuestas.
¿Planeas votar en Oklahoma este agosto y noviembre? Deberías saber esto primero.
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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.
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Oklahoma lawmakers reverse course on costly food truck fire requirements. But the debate remains hot.
A series of changes to food truck laws left vendors in limbo about how to comply with fire suppression requirements that would cost them thousands for equipment and installation.
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Trio of Tulsans creates a new space for vintage vendors — and soon, a store of their own
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.
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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.