The Route 66 Capital Cruise car parade leaves out most of east and west Tulsa. Officials are finding their own ways to attract visitors to their portion of the Mother Road.
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Tulsa’s Hispanic youth struggle to access mental health care. This organization is stepping in.
The Elevate Project launched this spring to provide free bilingual therapy, group counseling, mentorships and more to Tulsans.
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This Tulsa pool sat closed for years. Neighbors banded together to bring it back.
Neighbors who swim together, stay together. That’s the idea behind the Columbus Neighborhood Association’s mission to reopen the Valley Glen Pool this summer.
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They used to take the bus to southeast Tulsa. New route changes make it more difficult.
Some college students, staff and veterans are feeling the impact after MetroLink Tulsa changed up its bus routes due to low ridership.
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She’s growing a ‘little haven’ in east Tulsa. Now she’s teaching others how to do the same.
Christy Hartung launched a gardening club to help neighbors learn how to grow their own food. Her mission is larger than tending to fruits and vegetables.
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East Tulsa sober living center changes lives along the Mother Road through faith and family
Wings of Freedom opened the Saratoga Sober Living Center on Route 66 in 2024. It houses families looking to rebuild their lives after addiction, incarceration and homelessness.
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Meta reveals it’s behind east Tulsa data center attracting praise and protests
State and city officials trumpeted $3.3 billion in economic activity over the next three years. But protesters worry about the impact on resources.
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She’s the new leader of the UMA Center. Her vision: Expand beyond east Tulsa.
The nonprofit has served Latino communities since 2020. Carolina Hernandez sees opportunities to connect with Asian Tulsans and other parts of the city.
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Hundreds of out-of-towners take home lessons from east Tulsa’s business district
Tulsa Global District welcomed 1,900 local leaders from across the U.S. to learn how the city is building up the eastside. Here’s what they found.
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Tulsa’s first Hispanic parish, celebrates a century
St. Francis Xavier has moved locations and absorbed congregations since its founding in 1926. Its place at the heart of Tulsa’s Hispanic community remains the same.
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These 4 women are shaping the future of east Tulsa. Here’s how.
As Women’s History Month wraps up, we highlight four women who are connecting communities through their work with students and neighbors.
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East Tulsa arts group will pause operations this summer after funding struggles
Art House Tulsa, which featured an array of artists in its eastside studio, will host a final show in May.