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Hey there, Tulsa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Broken Arrow mosque vote could reshape services for Tulsa Muslims
  • How Tulsa’s Safe Move program is rapidly moving people from camps to homes
  • What Tulsa Police uncovered during Operation Safe Shopper on 71st Street

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen Meets ABBA.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Broken Arrow leaders to vote on rezoning for proposed mosque, retail development amid online debate (fox23.com) — A proposed mosque and retail center in Broken Arrow, tied to the Islamic Society of Tulsa’s East Tulsa congregation, is up for a key rezoning vote Thursday. Leaders say the privately funded project would serve the growing Tulsa metro Muslim community with worship space plus services like a food pantry and free clinic, amid intense online debate and questions from residents.
   

2. SAFE MOVE TULSA: Encampments closed, 30 people housed (kjrh.com) — Tulsa’s Safe Move Tulsa initiative has just closed two more homeless encampments and moved 30 additional people into housing, bringing the total housed to 55 so far. City leaders say the nine‑month effort aims to place 300 people into stable housing, building on earlier progress near 71st and Riverside and calling for continued investment to sustain momentum.
   

3. Tulsa Police arrest two suspects with $3,500 in stolen goods (ktul.com) — Tulsa Police arrested two suspects tied to a string of retail thefts along the 71st Street shopping corridor, recovering more than $3,500 in stolen merchandise from popular chain stores. The arrests came during Operation Safe Shopper, and one suspect’s case will be referred to federal and tribal authorities under the McGirt ruling, underscoring ongoing efforts to protect local retailers and shoppers.
   

4. Tulsa Fire Department extinguishes fire at Riverchase Apartments (fox23.com) — Tulsa firefighters quickly contained a wind‑driven blaze Thursday at Riverchase Apartments near East 81st Street and Riverside Parkway, preventing injuries and limiting major damage to four of the building’s 16 units. Crews stayed on scene for ventilation and overhaul while the American Red Cross assisted displaced residents and investigators worked to determine what sparked the fire.
   

5. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says over-height semi damages six bridges (ktul.com) — Drivers using the Will Rogers Turnpike near Tulsa are facing closures after an illegally over-height semi struck six bridges in Rogers County, causing damage expected to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Officials say over-height trucks have repeatedly hit Oklahoma turnpike bridges, and they’re urging trucking companies to double-check permits and load heights while the state slowly works toward building higher bridges.
   

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