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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:

  • What this heat-stroke lawsuit could mean for Tulsa school athletics
  • How did Tulsa parents respond to proposed school closures Tuesday night?
  • New Tulsa Race Massacre grave work will close a popular walking trail

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Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm; breezy, humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
  • Friday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former East Central football player sues Tulsa Public Schools, coaches over 2024 heat stroke (newson6.com) — A former East Central High School football player is suing Tulsa Public Schools and two former coaches, alleging they ignored heat safety guidelines during an August 2024 practice where he suffered heat stroke and organ damage. The lawsuit claims the district lacked proper cooling equipment and staff training, while TPS says it won't comment on pending litigation but emphasizes student safety as a top priority.
   

2. Photos: Tulsa Public Schools holds community listening session about proposed school closures (tulsaworld.com) — Tulsa Public Schools families and staff packed a community listening session at Martin Regional Library to respond to proposed school closures across the district. Parents, students, and educators questioned Superintendent Ebony Johnson and voiced concerns about how potential closures could affect their children's education and neighborhood schools in Tulsa.
   

3. New phase of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre grave investigation underway (fox23.com) — Tulsa officials and experts have begun a new round of grave investigations at Oaklawn Cemetery tied to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, deepening efforts to locate additional unmarked remains. Archeologists will expand excavation work over the coming weeks, and the walking trail next to the cemetery will be closed through early November, affecting nearby residents and visitors.
   

4. Metrolink Tulsa to sell Denver Avenue Station, no replacement identified (newson6.com) — Metrolink Tulsa is preparing to sell its busy Denver Avenue Station downtown, with no replacement hub yet identified and questions about whether a central station is still needed. Leaders say service levels should remain the same or better, even as they explore shifting focus to other hubs like Memorial Midtown and aligning with the city's Arena District development plans.
   

5. Neighbors near Tulsa State Fair brace for parking rush (newson6.com) — With the Tulsa State Fair opening Thursday, neighbors near 21st and Pittsburg are bracing for heavy parking and stricter enforcement of no-parking rules. The city warns that selling yard parking or blocking driveways can bring hefty fines or tows, while Tulsa police urge fairgoers to obey signs and consider free shuttle options from the TPS Education Service Center.
   

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