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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TCC Holiday Parties Wrap Up Fall 2024 Semester
Tulsa Community College (TCC) established a tradition of annual holiday luncheons at the end of the fall semesters. In December 2024, the parties occurred at four TCC campuses: Metro, Southeast, Northeast, and West. The TCC Academic and Campus Operations division provided the main dishes, and some TCC employees brought potlucks. Greg Stone, associate vice president […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Tulsa Meadow Gold District Merchant Preserves History, Offers Custom-made Route 66 Souvenirs
A Tulsa entrepreneur, Mary Beth Babcock, opened three stores on well-known Route 66 in Tulsa, Okla., as a homage to the famed highway. These are Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 (1347 E. 11th St.), Meadow Gold Mack’s Outpost (1306 E. 11th St., Unit A), and Buck’s Vintage on 66 (1024 S. Quincy Ave.) located […]
TCC Theatre Presents Auditions for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’, Nov. 18-19
Tulsa Community College will be holding auditions for the Tony-winning ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ in the PACE Studio Theatre at Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus on Nov. 18-19 at 7 p.m. The audition will be casting 12-20 actors of all genders and is open to the college and surrounding communities. Rehearsals will start Jan. 13, […]
Professor Profile: Sloan Davis, TCC’s Creative Writing and Literature Professor, Stands for Student Engagement with Studying Subjects
What is your title with TCC? I am an Associate Professor of English. How long have you worked at TCC? I have worked at TCC full-time for 14 years. If you include my time as an adjunct, that goes up to 16 years. What is your degree (s)? I have a bachelor’s degree in English […]