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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 much does Tulsa really gain from paying remote workers to move?
  • Are Tulsa kids really safe around your holiday decorations and toys?
  • How Tulsa’s police helicopter helped end late-night gunfire near Catoosa

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

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Tulsafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These Beautiful Destinations Will Actually Pay You Up to One Hundred Thousand Dollars to Move There (mightytravels.com) — If you’ve heard about Tulsa Remote, this piece shows how its $10,000 grants are paying off, returning more than $13 in local tax revenue for every award and boosting Tulsa’s economy. It also compares Tulsa’s program with generous relocation offers in Italy, Japan, Chile, Canada, and other North American spots, while warning about the long-term commitments many of these deals require.
   

2. Safe Kids Tulsa Area offering tips to keep kids safe while still having fun (fox23.com) — Safe Kids Tulsa Area is sharing practical holiday safety tips to help local families prevent injuries, from checking car seats and avoiding choking hazards to using carbon monoxide alarms and decorating trees carefully. Tulsa parents also get reminders about safe cooking, safe sleep for babies, and what to do in a poison emergency.
   

3. Catoosa police arrest five after late-night gunfire near Lynn Lane (ktul.com) — Tulsa Police assisted Catoosa officers after late-night gunfire near Lynn Lane and Pine Street, helping spot suspects from a TPD helicopter before five people were arrested. No one was hurt and officers never fired, but Catoosa police are urging residents across the metro, including Tulsa, to think carefully about when and where they shoot firearms, especially during holiday celebrations.
   

4. Posts From The Road: Will Rogers Archway In Oklahoma (ladailypost.com) — A roadside travel piece highlights the Will Rogers Archway on I-44, located between Tulsa and Joplin and long known for its massive McDonald’s and sweeping highway views. For Tulsa-area drivers, it’s a nearby stop to refuel, grab food, and explore tributes to Will Rogers and Route 66 history during trips across northeastern Oklahoma.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Tulsa, OK, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 20 minutes. Message from Finder: "German shephard… (Nextdoor Sweetbriar East)
  • Our dog got out, and his collar is in the yard so he’s not wearing one.
    His name is Merle Haggard, and I live on S 94th E Ave. Please text me if you see him. 918-808-6138 (Nextdoor Woodland Glen)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Tulsa. Apply here.
  • Lloyd Richards Personnel posted a job opening for Industrial Sewer in Tulsa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tulsa here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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