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Good morning, Tulsa! In today’s edition: New tuition-free scholarship, Pokémon’s 30th celebration, Elvis’s birthday party, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
New path to college affordability: Tulsa Community College launched the TCC Advantage Scholarship for seniors at select high schools in northeastern Oklahoma, covering one year of tuition and required fees, with county residency required — see eligibility and coverage details.
Nostalgia fuels collecting craze: Pokémon turns 30 as demand stays strong. Card shows are popping up around Tulsa this year, and Logan Paul is selling a rare card he bought for nearly $5.3 million — read the full story.
Community literacy gets a boost: A new Little Free Library was recently installed along the Osage Prairie Trail in the Phoenix District of north Tulsa, offering a neighborhood place to share books — watch the video.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Road overhaul reaches key milestone: Tulsa’s nearly $13 million East 91st Street project is halfway done, with traffic now on the smooth, leveled northbound lanes. Crews are starting work on the south side. South 85th East Ave. and South 89th East Avenue will be closed for safety. Completion is expected by January 2027. See closures and new features.
Rainy-day sanity saver: Whether your kids need to burn energy or your couch needs a break, Discovery Lab delivers hands-on STEAM exhibits, crowd-favorite tape tunnels, and creative time in The WorkShop, aka the spot to build, tinker, and explore while you savor a rare, glorious sip of calm.
Pickle fix, sorted: Drop-in play is easy at Diadem Pickleball Complex, with skill-based sessions, clinics to sharpen your game, and Dinks & Drinks for a social vibe. Expect quick matches, friendly regulars, and a third-shot drop that keeps improving… weekdays just got more fun.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧺 Giving Back Basket @ Elevate Coworking | Monday (1/5) at 8:00 AM – If your coat closet looks like it’s auditioning for a thrift store, put it to work and drop winter essentials at the Giving Back Basket in Elevate Coworking’s lobby on S Sheridan. Coats, gloves, blankets, and especially new cotton socks, are gold. Simple, local, helpful.
🌙 Family Night @ Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Tuesday (1/6) at 5:00 PM – Whether your crew thinks chicken nuggets are a food group or just likes a good raffle, Family Night at Tulsa Hills has you covered. First Tuesday, 5 to 8, kids eat free with an adult combo, plus games, giveaways, and your evening planned for you.
🎨 Paint Night @ Critical Hit Table-Top Gaming | Tuesday (1/6) at 6:00 PM – Paint Night means tiny brushes, big bragging rights. Join beginners and experts to paint-and-take your own mini for $10, or bring your own for $5 and use their paints. They prime with purchase, Vallejo paints are on deck, plus locally-made and mass-produced minis for sale.
🛍 Sweat. Sip. Shop. @ Power Life Brookside Studio | Wednesday (1/7) at 4:30 PM – Take a free class, then linger for refreshments, a Tulsa Charm Bar pop-up, and retail deals, because sweat pairs with shopping. Tulsa Girls Social Club members get an exclusive class, and studio members snag early registration.
🎉 Elvis’s Birthday Party @ The Pump Bar | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Break out your blue suede shoes, the King is throwing his birthday bash at The Pump Bar. Expect hunka hunka good vibes, Elvis singalongs, and an appearance worthy of a hip swivel or two. Consider it your excuse to wear sequins without irony.
🐕 UKC Rally and Obedience Trials @ Tulsa Dog Training Club | Friday (1/9) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from yard work and watch dogs with better manners than your brother-in-law. Tulsa Agility Club hosts UKC Rally and Obedience trials, open to UKC-registered dogs, where precision, teamwork, and tail wags rule. Quiet clapping, sharp sits, very satisfying.
🚤 The Boat & RV Show @ Arvest Convention Center | Friday (1/9) at 11:00 AM – Head Downtown for the Boat & RV Show, where 50+ boat brands and 80+ RVs gather under one roof, zero pressure. Compare side by side, scoop show savings and on-site financing, and start plotting Grand, Keystone, or Tenkiller weekends, grandkid bribes, and early retirement fantasies.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Tulsa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 0 mph.
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Custom-built in South Tulsa, this 5-bed, 5.5-bath home gives every bedroom its own bath and a walk-in closet. Two bedrooms sit downstairs, three upstairs. A dedicated homeschool room comes fitted with two desks and built-in bookshelves, joined by a formal dining room and an office. Plantation shutters frame the windows. The primary suite offers a tray ceiling, double vanities, a separate shower, a whirlpool tub, and an expansive closet with a dressing table.
A gameroom with built-in speakers amps up playtime. An indoor safe room adds security. A three-car garage takes the parking stress out of busy days. South Tulsa location keeps daily errands close.
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