🌱 Tulsa Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Tulsa Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

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But first, today's weather:

Milder with low clouds. High: 49 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

1. Tulsa's 'Rosie the Riveter,' passes (KTUL)
2. Tulsa World Newsroom podcast: The 50 things we love about Tulsa (Tulsa World)
3. Collinsville hosts Tulsa County Republican Party biennial precinct meeting (Tulsa World)
4. Austin company moving headquarters to Tulsa (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
5. Nothing's Left holds special bar for Dry January (Public Radio Tulsa)
6. Price tag for Tulsa County Courthouse repairs has officials pondering a new site (Tulsa World)
7. BOK Financial: Q4 Earnings Snapshot | National Business (Joplin Globe)
8. Find tickets for Tulsa-area concerts (Tulsa World)
9. Bartlesville Radio » News » Huskies Sweep Tulsa CHEF with Overtime Thriller (Bartlesville Radio)
10. Mi Pueblo serves a wide variety of authentic Mexican, Tex-Mex dishes (Tulsa World)
11. Glenpool man sentenced to life in prison for sexually exploiting 16-year-old (KRMG)
12. Winter Weather Brings Snow To Parts Of Green Country (News On 6)
13. Jenks Fire & Rescue pup Ember is officially a facility dog (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
14. Tommy Ray Hynes (Tulsa World)
15. City of Tulsa street crews respond to winter weather (KTUL)
16. Video: Broken Arrow Police investigate death of 16-year-old (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
17. 17-year-old suspect identified in connection to Washington County double homicide (KTUL)
18. Tulsan, former OU regent faces tax evasion charges (Tulsa World)
19. Covid office culture (Tulsa World)
20. Tuition Assistance Options For Non-Traditional Age Students (News On 6)
21. City of Tulsa releases list of area warming stations (KRMG)
22. Jan. 24, 2023 evening weather update for Tulsa (Tulsa World)
23. Photos: Firefighters respond to an apartment fire in Tulsa (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
24. Biggest Pizza Party and Happy New Year! (TulsaKids Magazine)
25. St. John Broken Arrow opened new intensive care unit (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
26. Voice of Owasso celebrates 33 students selected for All State Chorus conferences (Tulsa World)
27. Newly listed homes for sale in the Tulsa area (Tulsa World)
28. $2.7M approved for Berryhill Schools sewer expansion (KRMG)
29. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma kick off cookie season (Tahlequah Daily Press)
30. Tulsa County sheriff wants trainees to stay put (Tulsa World)

Today in Tulsa:

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma: "The snow line is getting close to the Tulsa area. Don't be surprised if conditions go downhill in a hurry in the next hour or two as the snow line continues moving north. See the current temperatures on the attached image." (US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma via Facebook)
• Tulsa Zoo: "Happy 6th birthday, Rudo! DYK: His name means "love" in Shona, a language primarily spoken in Zimbabwe." (Tulsa Zoo via Facebook)
• Oklahoma City Blue: "Today’s top performer : @lindywatersiii 20 PTS | 5 AST | 5 STL | 4 REB" (Oklahoma City Blue via Instagram)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Yesterday was a big day for Firefighter Tanner Halowell. He and his Engine 25 B Platoon crew have worked hard preparing for his relief driver skills exam. As they say, hard work pays off. Fine job, Tanner! #reliefdriverexam #tfdreliefdri..." (Tulsa Fire Department via Facebook)
• Oklahoma City Blue: "During our trip to Tulsa, we spent time at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center. Bringing the story of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street to life through exhibitions and an immersive experience, Greenwood Rising is a space to ex..." (Oklahoma City Blue via Instagram)
• Tulsa Hurricane: "🗣️IT’S OFFICIAL!! Tyler Henderson is now a member of the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame! #ReignCane👑🌀" (Tulsa Hurricane via Instagram)
• Oklahoma City Blue: "Omoruyi finishes strong at the rim!" (Oklahoma City Blue via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma: "Based on observational trends, we've updated our forecasted snow totals. Not much change for most of the area, but snow totals were lowered near Tulsa and areas to the north and west of there. Significant snow is still on track for east-..." (US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma via Facebook)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Engine 21 and companies are finishing up at an apartment fire near E. 31st Street and S. Harvard Avenue. The fire was confined to one apartment, three other apartments were impacted by water or smoke damage. No injuries reported. #tfdeng..." (Tulsa Fire Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma: "[726 pm 1/24/23] Here is an updated map of expected snow totals through tonight, We have lowered amounts along the I44 corridor in NE OK, where thus far, temperatures have refused to cool enough for a change-over." (US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma via Facebook)
• Tulsa Hurricane: "🗣️IT’S OFFICIAL!! Alex Becker is now a member of the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame! #ReignCane👑🌀" (Tulsa Hurricane via Instagram)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Congratulations to firefighter Jonathan Harris for successfully completing his relief driver skills exam today on Engine 66/C-Platoon. He and his Station 66 crew have work hard to ensure that he was competent and ready. Congratulations R..." (Tulsa Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tulsa Hurricane: "🗣️IT’S OFFICIAL!! Rick Engles is now a member of the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame! #ReignCane👑🌀" (Tulsa Hurricane via Instagram)
• Tulsa SPCA: "Today is National Change a Pet's Life Day. As you might have seen on the news, the Tulsa SPCA has recently taken in Barbie and all 11 of her puppies. They were found in an abandoned house that was on fire. The puppies are just over 4 wee..." (Tulsa SPCA via Facebook)
• Tulsa Ballet: "Due to the inclement weather, all Tuesday classes at both Tulsa (Brookside) and Broken Arrow are cancelled." (Tulsa Ballet via Instagram)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Engine 24 headed out to the Tulsa Fire Department Safety Training Center this morning to put one of their new firefighters to the test. They have been training hard and firefighter Rory Ross certainly rose to the occasion. Help us congra..." (Tulsa Fire Department via Instagram)
• Tulsa Hurricane: "🗣️IT’S OFFICIAL!! The 1922 Undefeated Football Team is the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame Honor Team! #ReignCane👑🌀" (Tulsa Hurricane via Instagram)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Engine 24 headed out to the Tulsa Fire Department Safety Training Center this morning to put on of their new firefighters to the test. They have been training hard and firefighter Rory Ross certainly rose to the occasion. Help us congrat..." (Tulsa Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tulsa Fire Department: "Congratulations to firefighter Jonathan Harris for successfully completing his relief driver skills exam today on Engine 66/C-Platoon. He and his Station 66 crew have work hard to ensure that he was competent and ready. Congratulations R..." (Tulsa Fire Department via Instagram)
• Tulsa Hurricane: "🗣️IT’S OFFICIAL!! Ray Rhodes is now a member of the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame! #ReignCane👑🌀" (Tulsa Hurricane via Instagram)
• Tulsa Hurricane: "🗣️IT’S OFFICIAL!! Arnau Brugues is now a member of the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame! #ReignCane👑🌀" (Tulsa Hurricane via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma: "[712 pm 1/24/23] UPDATE: We have downgraded a few counties along the I-44 corridor in NE OK to a winter wx advisory as impacts form snow have been less thus far. Still expect additional accum snow overnight with greatest impacts remainin..." (US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma via Facebook)
• Theatre Tulsa: "Can we talk about these absolutely INCREDIBLE costumes? Designer Lisa Hunter and her team dreamed up and sourced, altered, embellished, and made more than 25 full looks! This weekend is your last chance to see them (and all the fabulous ..." (Theatre Tulsa via Instagram)
• Tulsa Zoo: "Happy 6th birthday, Rudo! DYK: His name means "love" in Shona, a language primarily spoken in Zimbabwe." (Tulsa Zoo via Instagram)
• Tulsa Oilers: "We have signed forward Brennan Blaszczak. Blaszczak had 3 points and a +5 rating in six games with Kalamazoo this season and led Pensacola with 31 goals last season. 📰: http://bit.ly/3XXKyFR #DefendtheRIg #ECHL" (Tulsa Oilers via Instagram)
• Philbrook Museum of Art: "Happy birthday to collection artist Maynard Dixon!⁠ ⁠ Maynard Dixon, The Circle of Shimaikuli, 1923. Oil on canvas. The Eugene B. Adkins Collection at Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, University of Ok..." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Tulsa Botanic Garden: "We're thinking about sunshine on a gloomy day! ☀️ Did you know we have an Instagram account just for weddings & event rentals? Follow us: @tulsabotanicweddings ✨⁠ ⁠ 📸 : @kelseymariephotog⁠ 💐 : @eversomethingevents" (Tulsa Botanic Garden via Instagram)
• Tulsa SPCA: "**Please note that we will be closing at 12:30 PM today due to inclement weather. Hey! I'm Myers. I am seeking an indoor home with humans who will help me come out of my shell! I'm sweet and playful, but before coming to the Tulsa SPCA, ..." (Tulsa SPCA via Facebook)
• Philbrook Museum of Art: "TEEN POETRY WORKSHOP: FEB 4th and FREE for high school teens: Poet, educator, and historian Quraysh Ali Lansana will guide participants as they draw inspiration in the Philbrook galleries and craft a poem in response. 📝 RSVP and detail..." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• FC Tulsa: "Time for a 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 👀 Take a tour of ONEOK Field and sneak a peek of our new Premium Seating opportunities for the 2023 season! 🏟 Doors open at 12pm this Thursday, January 26. Lunch and Happy Hour provided! 🍻 ✍️ RSVP here: ..." (FC Tulsa via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sweetbrier 69th E Place: "My cat’s attempted coup d’état - I had a long heart to heart talk with Sasha and used a story to illustrate and help him understand that he was not to park himself in a different room in the house than the one I was currently in, and beg..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chimney Hills Estates: "Hopefully some owner is missing their fine cat!! - This fairly good sized sweet boy ventured into my neighbors backyard being very vocal. I went outside called kitty kitty he jumped fence and happily walked into my house. Purring as I pe..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, McClure Park: "I have a box of 2t girls clothes a few 18m an a bag of hangers at the bottom of box if you are in need plz message me I'm gonna go with the first person who can come pick up today! - Thank u" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eastland Acres: "Over the last week there has been 11 post about dogs/cats. - The post were mainly lost dogs. It is just mind boggling how many dogs are on the loose. It seems this forum has become animal lost and found more than other issues posted. I ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Silver Chase: "Yesterday around 12:45 pm I saw two dogs with red collars, one a German Shepherd and the other a large Black and white dog, crossing 21st right near the overpass of 44. - They then ran up the hill and over along the highway. I tried to g..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boman Acres East: "Is anyone using the Mint Mobil cell phone service and if you are what are likes and dislikes about it? - does it save money after the initial free months?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kendall-Whittier: "Is anyone has lost this husky?? - He is cold and I can't bring him insinde" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, McClure Park: "Hello, we are looking for a new home for this 8 week old puppy, she is really playful and good with kids, she is mixed with a Maltese. - If you have more questions or want more information please message us!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shannon Park East: "Anyone in need of a place to stay? - I need a roommate. Mine just moved out. 3 bdrm house. Needs some work but it's slowly getting there by the new landlords. I have 1 child and pets. Please DM me if interested." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Village at Central: "Does anybody have a recommendation for an honest reliable BMW mechanic? - Mine is out of warranty and I will NOT use BMW of Tulsa. Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunrise Terrace: "At Sun O’er Sea Maine Coon Cattery, we're seeing spots. - Nyneve had 7 healthy, happy babies: brown and silvers, with and without white. She's doing great and after several years, she has given us two brown mackerel tabbies. One is show ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Yorktown: "Anyone missing this guy? - He’s at 16th pl & Yorktown. Very skittish. Looks like he’s limping." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodland Hills South/Meadows: "Hello, I will be selling homemade food soon - (choco flan, banana nut-bread, tres leche with strawberrys, tres leche with peaches, flan neopolitan, strawberry filled cookies, tres leches with fruits, chorizo and so much more)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harvard-51st: "Firewood for sale. - $120 delivery call or text Blake (918)633-8052" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkview Terrace: "I NEED EMERGENCY HELP! - our dog ran out of the house after I left a couple of hours ago. And I came home and she is missing!! Please please PLEASE, if anyone sees or finds or has seen or has found a FEMALE blue heeler mix dog. About 1 t..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka Heights: "Porch pirate stole item right out of my mailbox Sunday while I was at church. - Keep a lookout - he had a driver. Person Hair: Dark, Top: Black hoodie, Bottom: Jeans, Shoes: Dark, Age: 20-30, Sex: Male, Physical Build: Skinny" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Turnerpark: "Ok so we have phuktardians playing cops & robbers in the matrix. - It's the creeping ninjas ya really gotta watch🙃 robbers" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brady Heights: "Anyone missing a cat? - In the Heights area. Super friendly. Collared." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunwood Hills: "Anyone here have solar panels? - If so, what company and was it a good or bad experience? (Pic to grab attention, not actually my house) Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, S 129th E Ave: "Anybody with chickens selling eggs? - Like at least a dozen. I just can't buy them in the store at the ridiculous price" (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

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