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Tulsa Updates: Council Approves PAC Renovation, Mental Health Focus, and Stormy Saturday Ahead
- 2025/04/19
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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, April 19th, 2025.
We start with breaking news out of Washington. The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked new deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas, but this doesn’t directly affect most of us in Tulsa, though our local immigrants and advocates are watching closely for any ripple effects.
Back here at home, our city council has been busy. Just two nights ago, the council approved an almost eighty million dollar renovation to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, a beloved Main Street landmark. Over the next few years, we’ll see a stunning new glass entryway, more restrooms, a full-service restaurant and bar, plus a new coffee shop and expanded performance spaces. While construction is underway, expect to see a pop-up venue right across the street so the show can go on. That’s a major investment in downtown and a boost for jobs in construction and hospitality.
Speaking of city government, the council is also focusing on mental health. Next week council members will tour several local providers, like Family and Children’s Services, Grand Mental Health, and Parkside Hospital. With state funding in question and contracts recently canceled, our leaders are working to better understand what’s at stake for crisis services, especially care for kids and teens.
On the planning side, the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has just held public hearings about possible changes to land use along Highway 75, which could affect future development in both North and South Tulsa County. As always, residents can chime in with feedback by contacting the city planning office.
Turning to the weather, after a series of wet days, we’re facing a soggy and stormy Saturday. If you have outdoor plans, keep an umbrella handy and be prepared for possible thunder. Temperatures will hover in the low seventies, and this pattern could continue into Sunday, so keep an eye on event cancellations or delays.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening around town. The Tulsa Oilers hockey team has secured their future at the BOK Center with a lease extension through 2030, so you can count on catching games downtown for years to come. Soccer fans will want to catch FC Tulsa as they head to Las Vegas tonight for a key matchup against the Lights FC. On the high school front, congratulations to Booker T. Washington’s track team, who set two new regional records at last night’s meet.
On the business scene, local shops and restaurants are bracing for the busy spring season. While we haven’t seen major closings this week, several small businesses have been sprucing up for warmer weather and the increased foot traffic near the Gathering Place and Cherry Street.
In crime news, police responded to a handful of property crimes overnight, including a break-in near 21st and Harvard. No injuries reported, and officers made arrests in connection with the incident. Public safety remains a priority, and officials urge us to lock up cars and keep porch lights on.
For community spirit, a quick feel-good story: Volunteers from Tulsa’s Lineman Appreciation group spent their Friday cleaning up debris in neighborhoods hit hardest by spring storms. Their efforts are a reminder of how we pull together when weather hits.
That wraps up our Tulsa Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start with breaking news out of Washington. The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked new deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas, but this doesn’t directly affect most of us in Tulsa, though our local immigrants and advocates are watching closely for any ripple effects.
Back here at home, our city council has been busy. Just two nights ago, the council approved an almost eighty million dollar renovation to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, a beloved Main Street landmark. Over the next few years, we’ll see a stunning new glass entryway, more restrooms, a full-service restaurant and bar, plus a new coffee shop and expanded performance spaces. While construction is underway, expect to see a pop-up venue right across the street so the show can go on. That’s a major investment in downtown and a boost for jobs in construction and hospitality.
Speaking of city government, the council is also focusing on mental health. Next week council members will tour several local providers, like Family and Children’s Services, Grand Mental Health, and Parkside Hospital. With state funding in question and contracts recently canceled, our leaders are working to better understand what’s at stake for crisis services, especially care for kids and teens.
On the planning side, the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has just held public hearings about possible changes to land use along Highway 75, which could affect future development in both North and South Tulsa County. As always, residents can chime in with feedback by contacting the city planning office.
Turning to the weather, after a series of wet days, we’re facing a soggy and stormy Saturday. If you have outdoor plans, keep an umbrella handy and be prepared for possible thunder. Temperatures will hover in the low seventies, and this pattern could continue into Sunday, so keep an eye on event cancellations or delays.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening around town. The Tulsa Oilers hockey team has secured their future at the BOK Center with a lease extension through 2030, so you can count on catching games downtown for years to come. Soccer fans will want to catch FC Tulsa as they head to Las Vegas tonight for a key matchup against the Lights FC. On the high school front, congratulations to Booker T. Washington’s track team, who set two new regional records at last night’s meet.
On the business scene, local shops and restaurants are bracing for the busy spring season. While we haven’t seen major closings this week, several small businesses have been sprucing up for warmer weather and the increased foot traffic near the Gathering Place and Cherry Street.
In crime news, police responded to a handful of property crimes overnight, including a break-in near 21st and Harvard. No injuries reported, and officers made arrests in connection with the incident. Public safety remains a priority, and officials urge us to lock up cars and keep porch lights on.
For community spirit, a quick feel-good story: Volunteers from Tulsa’s Lineman Appreciation group spent their Friday cleaning up debris in neighborhoods hit hardest by spring storms. Their efforts are a reminder of how we pull together when weather hits.
That wraps up our Tulsa Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.