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Hi there, Tulsa! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for this year's BooHaHa takeover of Brookside?
  • How could closing Sequoyah Elementary reshape this Tulsa neighborhood?
  • Which hometown leaders just joined the Tulsa Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BooHaHa returns to Tulsa with Halloween fun across Brookside (fox23.com) — Tulsa's BooHaHa celebration is coming back to Brookside for its 34th year, bringing a parade, kids' zones, and pet costume contests to Peoria and nearby businesses. Families can enjoy candy, bounce houses, and trick-or-treating at multiple Brookside locations, with Mayor Monroe Nichols serving as Grand Marshal and local shops offering specials throughout the event.
   

2. 'It leaves a void': Tulsa Public Schools hosting meeting to further discuss possible closures (kjrh.com) — Tulsa families are invited tonight to a 5:30 p.m. meeting at Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church to discuss the proposal to close 17 Tulsa Public Schools, including Sequoyah Elementary. Neighbors and church leaders are worried about losing a key community hub and about safety, transportation, and neighborhood impact if the school shuts down, with translation offered in English and Spanish.
   

3. Meet the 2026 Tulsa Hall of Fame inductees (krmg.com) — Six community leaders with deep Tulsa roots have been inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame, honoring contributions ranging from Route 66 preservation and downtown revitalization to Greenwood leadership and public service. Former Mayor G.T. Bynum emceed the Southern Hills ceremony, which celebrated the honorees' long-term impact on Tulsa's culture, neighborhoods, and civic life.
   

4. Community-backed repairs restore Nathaniel Nash's family home, preserving legacy (ktul.com) — A North Tulsa homeowner is finally getting lasting roof and siding repairs through the 1256 Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring homes in historically Black neighborhoods. The group, inspired by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has already helped dozens of families and invites more North Tulsa homeowners facing critical repair needs to apply for assistance online.
   

5. Mike Grogan Visits Two Tulsa Area Schools for Weather Talks Tuesday (kjrh.com) — Tulsa-area students at Hope Christian Academy and St. Pius X just got a hands-on weather lesson from 2News meteorologist Mike Grogan, including how storms form and how to stay safe. If your Tulsa school wants a similar visit, you can email to schedule a customized weather talk focused on Oklahoma's severe weather and safety tips.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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