After living more than half his life in the U.S., Wulfrano Portillo reported to an immigration check-in appointment in Oklahoma City. He didn’t return home.
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‘Can’t miss it’: Tulsa’s Renaissance neighborhood tackles homes that aren’t in character
Renaissance was Tulsa’s first to get a neighborhood character overlay. Now neighborhood association leaders want changes.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
A new path to affordable homeownership opens in north Tulsa’s Flat Rock Ridge development
The new neighborhood in north Tulsa aims to lower barriers to homeownership with payment assistance, incentives, construction and community investment.
Posted inGovernment
East Tulsa data center rezoning for Project Anthem delayed
Planning staff recommend denial as residents raise environmental and property value concerns.
Posted inBusiness
Tulsa’s affordable housing push draws national attention — and a touring group of real estate pros
Could Tulsa become a housing model? The National Association of Real Estate Brokers thinks so. The group will cap an eight-city tour in Tulsa this May.
Posted inGovernment
Oklahoma federal judge decides state cannot intervene in Tulsa, Muscogee Nation settlement
An Oklahoma federal judge decided the state cannot intervene in a jurisdictional settlement between the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee Nation in an opinion filed Monday.
Posted inGovernment
Broken Arrow bets on $415M bond and a temporary sales tax hike to fund streets, sports complexes and more
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.
Posted inGovernment
Looming retirements and a staffing shortage. Is Tulsa’s college requirement for police holding up recruitment?
Up against a police shortage, local law enforcement leaders believe better pay is the solution while a city councilor is advocating for changes to hiring practices.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa’s allergy season is getting shorter, but more intense
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2026 report found Tulsa the third-most challenging city to live in for people with a pollen allergy.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa has a citywide sidewalk shortage. Residents say it’s time for that to change.
Tulsa has long tried to solve its sidewalk shortcomings. But the flurry of policy changes hasn’t led to a long-term solution.
Posted inGovernment
Markwayne Mullin cabinet confirmation hearing scheduled for March 18
President Trump recently announced he’s appointing Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, but it’s up to Mullin’s fellow Senators to decide whether he’s up for the job. They’ll start that process the morning of March 18, according to posted committee hearing schedules.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa police’s use of Flock cameras to investigate protest activity sparks debate
TPD turned to Flock cameras to help investigate at protests 38 times last year. Some see it as a violation. Police say they did not violate constitutional rights.