Lifestyle – The TCC Connection

MiTea: Where Creativity, Wellness, and Community Brew in Harmony

When Tea Rush, artist and founder of MiTea, envisioned her business, she was not just thinking about tea; she was building a collective. From the very beginning, her intention was clear: create a safe, vibrant space where artists can express themselves, and where health and wellness are just as central as creativity. “Before the tea…

Semhar Asfaha07 mins

MiTea: Where Creativity, Wellness, and Community Brew in Harmony

1 day ago

To be Fashionable or Healthy, What Would You Choose?  

Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two-part series. The next article will be dedicated to the Toxic Beauty Symposium and its founder, Dr. Lisa Goshon, and what inspires her about this subject. New questions were raised with the sharing of new information about chemicals in our clothing and the makeup that women apply…

Jana Mulukina08 mins

To be Fashionable or Healthy, What Would You Choose?

3 weeks ago

Route 66: Insights from the Frontlines of Tourism – A Conversation with Tulsa’s Visitors Center 

Tourism is a budding industry in Tulsa. After being officially named the Capital of Route 66 on July 1, 2024, an influx of both national and international tourists has been seeking to experience what Tulsa has to offer.  In an interview with the Visitors Center’s Kenny Smith and Jonathan Huskey, TCC Connection explores the dynamics…

Miriam Nantumbwe014 mins

Route 66: Insights from the Frontlines of Tourism – A Conversation with Tulsa’s Visitors Center

2 months ago

Route 66 Historical Village Preserves Tulsa’s Legacy in the Petroleum and Transportation Industries

Located at 3770 Southwest Blvd., a series of life-sized historical monuments offers a memorable and immersive experience. What started as a simple idea, backed by the collective efforts of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, has become a renowned attraction to both national and international tourists. The Route 66 Historical Village, as we now know it, presents…

Miriam Nantumbwe05 mins

Route 66 Historical Village Preserves Tulsa’s Legacy in the Petroleum and Transportation Industries

5 months ago5 months ago

Otter Cove and Gift Shop: A Slice of History and Flavor on Route 66

Nestled near Miami’s Main Street, Otter Cove, 232 S. Main St., is a restaurant that carries layers of history. The building was originally a Texaco Gas Service Station. It was operated by the late Earl Sandmire, who began operating the Texas Oil Co. station in 1928. Sandmire ran the station for 40 years. About two…

Semhar Asfaha05 mins

Otter Cove and Gift Shop: A Slice of History and Flavor on Route 66

7 months ago7 months ago

How LAMIK Beauty Is Redefining Beauty Standards

With the growth of makeup and the skincare industry, it has become increasingly difficult for women to find the right product that not only matches their skin tone—whether they have dry skin, oily skin, or a combination—but also offers an inclusive range of shades. This is especially true for women of color. The steps toward…

Semhar Asfaha09 mins

How LAMIK Beauty Is Redefining Beauty Standards

8 months ago8 months ago

Reporter’s Notebook: Chaika Hotel Preserves History of the Early Days of Cosmonautics in Kazakhstan  

Kazakhstan, a republic of the former Soviet Union, became a cradle of world cosmonautics in the 1960s. Cosmodrome “Baikonur,” a Soviet spaceport, opened there in 1955. All Soviet space missions of the 1960s -1980s had a beginning at “Baikonur.”   Yuri Gagarin, the first male-astronaut in the world, completed his legendary flight into outer space on…

Tatyana Nyborg08 mins

Reporter’s Notebook: Chaika Hotel Preserves History of the Early Days of Cosmonautics in Kazakhstan

8 months ago8 months ago

Skiatook Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Pioneer Day Festivities

Each year, residents of many small towns and cities around the state look forward to their Founder’s Day celebrations, and the residents of Skiatook, Okla., are no exception. Every September brings with it the annual Pioneer Day Carnival, Parade, and Rodeo, commemorating the “pioneer origins” of the town, just 20 minutes north of Tulsa. The…

Blake Sullivan07 mins

Skiatook Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Pioneer Day Festivities

9 months ago9 months ago

The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses: The Story of The Porter House

As more small businesses strive to survive in today’s market, it is vital that we support local ventures and the towns they call home. One such story was that of The Porter House in Porter, Okla. Opened in the summer of 2024, the dream of Brandy and Casey Bratt, two native Oklahomans with a passion…

Semhar Asfaha011 mins

The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses: The Story of The Porter House

10 months ago10 months ago

Local Holiday Happenings Include Art, Lights, and Ice

The holiday season is known as the most magical time of the year! As the holidays arrive in Tulsa, the near end of the year transforms the city into a wonderland with millions of dazzling lights. Whether you are a Tulsan or a first-time visitor, the holiday season here is an enchanting experience that you…

Camila Abdusattorova05 mins