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Big crowd gets first look at new Tulsa park's design

A Gathering Place for Tulsa lived up to its name Tuesday night as hundreds of people packed into Tulsa Community College's Center for Creativity for the unveiling of the park's Phase 1 design.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: Find stories, interviews and photos about Tulsa’s upcoming park.

 
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  • TCC Metro Campus closed Wednesday to restore electricity
  • Tulsa County Commissioners show interest in return of 'Four to Fix'
  • Corrections professionals connect DOC exec's resignation to private prison lobbying
  • State teacher education programs criticized in national report
  • Independent investigation of Owasso City Manager's Office completed
  • Couple says Tulsa Public Schools lost their 7-year-old for hours
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Heat rallies, tops Spurs in OT of NBA Finals Game 6

LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

 
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  • TU's Swilling to have another surgery on left wrist, out 3 months
  • Magazines bullish on OSU and TU, down on OU for this college football season
  • Shock's Riquna Williams can score points in a hurry
  • Daytona frontstretch getting large facelift of grandstands
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Gov. Fallin announces French aerospace manufacturer for Grove

The 2013 Paris Air Show yielded a new aerospace manufacturer for Grove, where Australian firm Ferra Engineering will expand with a new 20-person facility.

 
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  • Facebook's Zuckerberg discusses partnerships with Samsung
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  • Tulsa eyed for new gas-to-liquids facility from California-based firm
  • Spirit Aerosystems teams with Gatesway Foundation to provide jobs for clients
  • G-8 leaders set goals to combat tax avoidance by multinational firms
  • Federal Reserve events Wednesday hoped to bring clarity to agency's plans
 
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Now not the time for a public-safety tax

There's no doubt that Tulsans consider public safety to be a top priority.

  • Bruce Plante: NSA spying
  • OU launches cost-saving online textbook initiative.
  • Letter to the Editor: Go vote next time
  • Letter to the Editor: Food stamps
  • Letter to the Editor: Go, Angel!
  • Letter to the Editor: Loss of morality
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Family: Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90

For most of the 1980s, he was consistent fodder for Johnny Carson's monologues on late night NBC-TV, and the butt of Slim Whitman look-alike contests.

 
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  • Kevin James starred in Mazzio's commercials before landing "The King of Queens" role
  • Owasso company needs votes for $50,000 grant consideration
  • This weekend: Gun show, horse show and Xtreme Fight Night
  • Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals set for Thursday-Sunday
  • Panera offers health seminars for kids, parents this week
  • The week ahead: Garden tours, Shakespeare and a themed 5k
  • This weekend: Chalk art festival, free concerts and a mud volleyball tournament
  • The week ahead: 'The Lion King,' free music and zoo discounts
  • A stop at Chuck E. Cheese's Tuesday will benefit storm victims
  • This weekend: Music, festivals and a gem show

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Best bets: ‘The Lion King,’ Shock/Drillers

Best bets: ‘The Lion King,’ Shock/Drillers

'The Lion King' continues at the Tulsa PAC's Chapman Music Hall, 101 E. Third St. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Events on June 19

4th of July Season

Jun 19, 2013
(9:00AM-9:00PM)

Come by and celebrate the 4th of July holiday with Celebration Day Fireworks. Located at the corner of 81st and Main St, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

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Comedian Billy Wayne Davis

Jun 19, 2013
(8:00 p.m.)

Billy Wayne Davis has been touring all over the country for the better part of a decade, winning audiences over with a combination of humor both cutting ...

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Family Conversations that Make a Difference

Jun 19, 2013
(11:30 a.m. and again at 6:00 p.m.)

Hear retired Mayo Clinic Eldercare Specialist, Richard Edwards, share important information on anticipating, communicating and navigating the challenges ...

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Live Band Karaoke with FuZed

Jun 19, 2013
(6pm-10pm)

Tulsa's hottest up-and-coming band FuZed will be providing Live Band Karaoke Entertainment at Los Cabos Jenks every Wednesday evening all summer long. ...

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Play Together, Learn Together

Jun 19, 2013
(9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Play Together, Learn Together is a FREE program sponsored by the Thornton YMCA for children ages birth through 4 years and their caregivers. The program ...

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The Lion King

Jun 19, 2013
(Tu-Th at 7:30, Fr at 8, Sa at 2 & 8, Su at 1 & 6:30)

Experience the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, ...

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TULSA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Jun 19, 2013
(Mon, Wed, Sat. 10am-4pm)

It is time to join TULSA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY for 2013-2014. Yearly dues are only $25.00. Library is open for research on Mon, Wed & Sat. We have interesting ...

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Twin Hills Reunion 2013

Jun 19, 2013
(10:00a.m - 1:00p.m.)

Twin Hills School Reunion 2013 June 29, 2013 from 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m Food will be catered, the cost is $12.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. by June 17 ...

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VBS | God's Backyard Bible Camp

Jun 19, 2013
(9am-12pm)

FREE VBS for kids 6-12 years-old at World Outreach Church from June 17-21, 9am-12pm. Pre-registration is a must. Kids will get ready for an outdoor adventure ...

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