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And on the Tulsa Patch calendar - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
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In today's newsletter:
- How safe is the massive aluminum smelter planned near Tulsa's port?
- Could this convincing bank-fraud text trick you like it almost did?
- Meet the Tulsa landscape architect quietly shaping yards, trails and regulations
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 99, low: 78.
- Sunday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Inola aluminum smelter developer answers questions about fluoride, environment safeguards (fox23.com) — Developers of the proposed aluminum smelter at the Tulsa Port of Inola are answering farmers' concerns about fluoride emissions and promising advanced pollution controls that they say could capture about 99% of fluoride. The project, still under Oklahoma DEQ review and facing legal challenges, could bring at least 1,000 permanent jobs while potentially reshaping the economy and environment just outside Tulsa. 
2. Tulsa woman warns others after scammers tried to empty her bank account (newson6.com) — A Tulsa woman is sharing how scammers nearly drained her bank account, hoping neighbors recognize the same red flags before money disappears. After a fake fraud text and convincing phone call, she realized the caller's questions and payment instructions were suspicious and now urges Tulsans to ignore links, hang up, and contact their bank only through trusted numbers or apps.
3. U of A Landscape Architecture Alumna Rooted in Practice, Growing Toward Regulation (uark.edu) — A Tulsa landscape architect who runs Skii Landscape Architecture has spent decades shaping local residential yards, city bicycle trails, and Tulsa River Parks while also helping set professional standards statewide. After moving to Tulsa in 1997, she built a long-running firm, now balances practice with regulatory work on Oklahoma's licensing board, and encourages young designers here to seek mentors and pursue licensure early.
4. 'ABSOLUTELY HEROES!': Bystanders save tennis player's life at Tulsa club (kjrh.com) — Two nurses are being honored after reviving a tennis player who collapsed at Tulsa Tennis Club, using CPR and an AED before EMSA arrived. The man fully recovered, and EMSA says their quick action shows how bystanders can dramatically improve survival odds in cardiac emergencies, encouraging Tulsans to learn basic lifesaving skills.
5. Timeless Design by Hand (citylifestyle.com) — A Tulsa-based fashion designer has built a custom leather and heirloom jacket studio in Brookside, where he now works above OREN and calls the area the city's luxury center. After training in New York and styling red-carpet looks, he's focused on timeless, story-rich pieces and offers straightforward advice for locals who want to upgrade their wardrobes with a few well-cut staples.
📸 Around Tulsa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tulsa
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- Football - Union Vs. Bentonville
Union Public Schools Bentonville HS Stadium 1801 SE J Street Bentonville, AR 72712
7:30 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
German American Society-Tulsa
8:45 pm - Tulsa - Ok Monarch Conservation Action Plan Kickoff Celebration →
Heirloom Rustic Ales, 2113 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa
1:00 pm - Cruising Summer Savings Event Through 8/31 at AAA →
AAA Tulsa 15th And Lewis, 2121 E 15th St, Tulsa
9:00 am - Expectation Night/Title 1 Engagement - Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Henry Zarrow International Sch Tulsa, OK 74135
5:30 pm - PTA Meeting
Grissom Es Tulsa, OK 74133
6:00 pm - Parent Night and Title Meeting
Carnegie Es Tulsa, OK 74135
6:00 pm - Darnaby Community & Curriculum Night
Union Public Schools Darnaby Elementary
6:00 pm - Darnaby Curriculum Night
Union Public Schools Darnaby Elementary
6:00 pm - Rise and Shine
Grissom Es Tulsa, OK 74133
7:45 am - Peters PTA First Friday
Union Public Schools Peters Elementary
6:00 pm - Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Tulsa →
428 W 23rd St, Tulsa
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on August 26, 2026 in Tulsa, OK 74145 near 61st and Memorial near Woodland Hills Mall Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Columbus) - He was found in wagoner.
Had him scanned for a chip and his name is Sebastian. If this is your dog I have him and he is safe. (Nextdoor Longview Lake Estates)
- Legend Senior Living posted a job opening for Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant in Tulsa. Apply here.
- NOV, Inc. National Oilwell Varco posted a job opening for Fiberglass Machine Operator- (Day Shift) in Tulsa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tulsa here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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