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May 24, 2013
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Moore tornado tally: More than 12,000 homes damaged or destroyed

Firefighters have completed their search for survivors and are now responding to injury calls, the Moore fire chief said.

Hugs and tears: Plaza Towers students come back to school
OU, OSU, Tulsa band together for T-shirt, will provide proceeds to disaster relief and recovery
State House passes emergency aid bill for tornado response
Plaza Towers teacher's aide recounts twister
Red Cross volunteer keeps relief workers well-supplied
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado
VIDEO: Going back home
SLIDESHOW: Clean-up continues in the aftermath of the Moore tornado
SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook voted to All-NBA teams

The third team had former Thunder and current Houston Rockets star, James Harden.

 
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Memorial Day weekend travel expected to rise, AAA-Oklahoma says

The recent surge in gasoline prices in Oklahoma could curb Memorial Day travel somewhat, but many state residents still are expected to plan trips for the holiday, a new report says.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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Photos and stories from the 2013 Moore tornado. Who is Tulsa's next mayor?
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Tulsa's Budget

Mayor Dewey Bartlett is proposing what he calls a "citizens' budget" to the City Council. It includes items such as increased code enforcement, mowing and graffiti removal that Tulsa residents demanded through a scientific survey. Councilors must review, tweak and adopt the budget before the July 1 start of the fiscal year.

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BRIAN BARBER, 581-8322 or brian.barber@tulsaworld.com
P.J. LASSEK, 581-8382 or pj.lassek@tulsaworld.com
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Tulsa City Council goes to work on mayor's budget proposal

Tulsa City Council goes to work on mayor's budget proposal   6/18/2012

Mayor Dewey Bartlett's proposed $703 million budget has about $989,000 in wiggle room for the Tulsa City Council to pursue pet projects, finance officials said.
Habitat chooses 10 Joplin families to get new homes

Habitat chooses 10 Joplin families to get new homes   10/14/2011

The 10 families who will receive new homes in a combined Tulsa and Joplin Habitat for Humanity effort after a massive tornado ripped through the southwest Missouri city were announced Thursday.
Tulsa councilor urges funding planned nature park

Tulsa councilor urges funding planned nature park   10/5/2011

The City Council is looking to spend $245,000 to begin developing the long-awaited Cousins Park in south Tulsa.
Councilor calls on mayor to schedule second 2011 police academy

Councilor calls on mayor to schedule second 2011 police academy   9/21/2011

Councilor Bill Christiansen called on the mayor Tuesday to schedule a second police academy for this fiscal year.
Mayor: Police academy to begin early to boost TPD manpower

Mayor: Police academy to begin early to boost TPD manpower   9/9/2011

Tulsa's next police academy will be bumped up from April 2012 to this December to help boost the force's diminishing manpower, Mayor Dewey Bartlett said Thursday.

Mayor's Public Works plan still a go   6/29/2011

The City Council learned Tuesday that Mayor Dewey Bartlett is moving forward with his plan to dismantle the Public Works Department despite a council vote last week to keep it intact.

City Council OKs budget   6/24/2011

Tulsa's City Council voted 6-3 on Thursday to approve a roughly $650 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year and, within the spending plan, kept the Public Works Department intact.
Mayor, union sign contract with 2 percent stipends

Mayor, union sign contract with 2 percent stipends   6/24/2011

Mayor Dewey Bartlett and the city's largest labor union signed contracts Thursday for the upcoming fiscal year that gives affected employees 2 percent stipends.

City Council approves $650 million budget   6/23/2011

Tulsa’s City Council approved in a 6-3 vote Thursday a roughly $650 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year and, within the spending plan, kept the Public Works Department intact. The council also approved the recommended water and sewer increases.
Council set to approve budget tonight

Council set to approve budget tonight   6/23/2011

Barring any last-minute changes, Tulsa's City Council is expected to approve a $650 million fiscal year budget at its 6 p.m. meeting today.

Mayor finds $800,000 to fund council priorities   6/17/2011

Mayor Dewey Bartlett has found $800,000 to fund most of the budget items the City Council has identified as priorities, councilors were told Thursday.
Tulsa mayor finds $800,000 to fund council budget priorities

Tulsa mayor finds $800,000 to fund council budget priorities   6/16/2011

The $800,000 will add funding to Tulsa Transit for three more bus routes; the Legal Department for three employees; the Community Intervention Center; three small-area plans; and the city’s portion of the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency.
Tulsa mayor wants to wait on transit funding increase

Tulsa mayor wants to wait on transit funding increase   6/15/2011

The City Council should delay action on a $417,000 increase to Tulsa Transit's budget until a regional transportation system report is released in July, Mayor Dewey Bartlett said Tuesday.
Eagleton seeks $12.7 million cut to city's budget

Eagleton seeks $12.7 million cut to city's budget   6/15/2011

While many city councilors are looking at areas in the $643 million proposed budget to boost funding, Councilor John Eagleton said Tuesday that he will offer an amendment to cut it by $12.7 million.
Tulsa councilors want more money for buses, less for KPMG office

Tulsa councilors want more money for buses, less for KPMG office   6/12/2011

Tulsa's City Council is considering several changes before approving Mayor Dewey Bartlett's proposed $643 million budget.
Mayor to split Public Works department despite councilors concerns

Mayor to split Public Works department despite councilors concerns   6/10/2011

Mayor Dewey Bartlett says he will move forward with his planned reorganization of the Public Works Department into two new departments despite an attempt by some city councilors to block it.
Resistance growing to increasing Tulsa's trash rate

Resistance growing to increasing Tulsa's trash rate   6/9/2011

Opposition to the proposed residential trash rate increases is surfacing on Tulsa's City Council.
Proposal to divide Public Works Department draws fire from Tulsa City Council

Proposal to divide Public Works Department draws fire from Tulsa City Council   6/8/2011

City councilors said Tuesday that they won't approve a budget that includes the 'unlawful' reorganization of the Public Works Department.
Councils at odds with mayor on cutting school guards

Councils at odds with mayor on cutting school guards   6/8/2011

Some city councilors indicated Tuesday that they might want to expand the school crossing guard program to include posts at middle schools.
Council urged to add to transit budget for fuel costs

Council urged to add to transit budget for fuel costs   6/7/2011

The council will consider a change to the mayor's proposed budget that would increase Tulsa Transit's funding by $460,000 to offset fuel increases this upcoming year.
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