Tulsa: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

News •

Mike Mazzei watch party briefly evacuated after fire alarm goes off • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Oklahoman)

Oklahoma-led sweep across 15 states results in 230 immigration arrests • Nov. 2, 2026, 5:59 PM ET (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Proposed data center zoning, land use regulations for Tulsa outlined in report • Oct. 30, 2026, 9:05 AM ET (Tulsa World)

Golden Hurricane enters a ‘competitive situation’ at Sam Houston • Oct. 19, 2026, 2:30 AM ET (Tulsa World)

Legendary Oklahoma songwriter Jimmy Webb mines past for new album of 'found music' • Oct. 18, 2026, 1:04 AM ET (Tulsa World)

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

Modern building with tall white columns and a zigzag roof at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by manicured lawns, trees, and flowering shrubs.

University of Tulsa

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