Low-income homeowners in the Cooper neighborhood are eligible for Eastside Rise’s homeowner renovation program.
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Lucha libre-inspired coffee shop brings Mexican wrestling culture to Tulsa
The family-owned business opened in July with the goal of celebrating lucha libre through food, art and community.
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In heart of Hispanic Tulsa, fear of ICE presence triggers slower sales, empty stores
While some east Tulsa business owners have seen sales bounce back from a summer slowdown, others say their clients are still staying home.
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A family without a country
A Tulsa family is legally in the U.S. But after the Trump administration ended a humanitarian program that granted them legal status, they aren’t sure what comes next.
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Oklahoma Latino lawmakers are bringing high schoolers to the capitol. Here’s how to apply.
Applications are open for students and mentors to participate in the free, one-day Youth Leadership Summit in November.
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East Tulsans want cleaner neighborhoods and safer streets. They’re uniting to make it happen.
The new Neighborhood Network program is bringing 22 Tulsans together to tackle a common cause: community beautification.
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She wanted to slow down traffic in her Tulsa neighborhood. Language became a speed bump.
Emily DelGrosso needed neighbors to join her fight to reduce speeding. She ran into a persistent problem — one that the city struggled to solve.
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Piece of Mexican culture is finally open for public viewing at Tulsa Botanic Garden
Tulsans can see la Caja de Agua, a fountain created in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, for free from Oct. 24-26.
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Latino artist makes east Tulsa his canvas, converting childhood passion into career
Since going full-time in 2021, VNICE World’s artistic career has taken off in Tulsa. Here’s how the Mexican-American muralist got his start — and where he’s headed next.
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After years of waiting, Tulsa Botanic Garden will soon be home to Mexican water fountain
Mayors of Tulsa and San Luis Potosí will unveil the Caja de Agua Sunday at Tulsa Botanic Garden. Here’s what to expect.
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Charts: Union Public Schools sees more Latino students, fewer white students enrolling
The district has also seen an increase in English language learners since 2015.
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These charts show how Tulsa Public Schools’ student population has changed since 2015
While Latino and multiracial enrollment in TPS has risen, white and African American student enrollment has declined.