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Author Archives: Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is the Eastside and La Semana reporter, where she focuses on Tulsa’s Latino communities in partnership with the bilingual newspaper La Semana del Sur. Angelica is featured weekly on Que Buena Tulsa, a local Spanish-language radio station. Angelica’s journalism career began when she joined the yearbook staff at her high school. Since then, Angelica has served as the editor-in-chief of the University of Texas at Arlington’s collegiate newspaper, The Shorthorn, and interned at The Dallas Morning News and NPR affiliate KERA. Before moving to Tulsa, she reported for the Houston Landing, spearheading the newspaper’s Spanish language taskforce.
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¿Debe la Constitución de Oklahoma exigir identificación para votar? Los votantes decidirán en agosto.
La ley de Oklahoma ya exige que los votantes presenten una identificación al acudir a las urnas. De aprobarse la Pregunta Estatal 846 el 25 de agosto, este requisito quedará establecido en la Constitución del estado.
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Should Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August.
State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate.
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From roads to retail, Tulsa City Council candidates lay out visions for District 3
Incumbent Jackie Dutton wants to tackle infrastructure and quality of life while challenger Tanisha Bowen says homeownership and business development are top of mind.
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Republican runoff for Oklahoma insurance commissioner to feature long-time industry professionals from Tulsa area
Bob Sullivan and Marty Quinn led the pack in the Republican primary. Candidates framed their differences as a rejection of status quo or experience in government oversight.
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Republican Brad Boles and Democrat Rhonda Eastman emerge victorious in Oklahoma Corporation Commission primaries
The stage is set for the Nov. 3 election. Candidates have differing priorities on how to best protect ratepayers from higher costs and environmental pollution.
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World Cup is about to kick off. Here’s how Tulsans can get in the action.
Soccer mania is almost here. We round up the top spots to tune in, including watch parties that kick off in June.
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Make a splash with this Tulsa swimming guide: Where to find open pools and free swim lessons
YWCA Tulsa is back with its swim lessons for Hispanic children, while city and neighborhood pools are open to the public for summer.
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Tulsa Hispanic commission launches ‘playbook’ to help businesses respond to ICE enforcement
The commission created the playbook with feedback from local chefs and restaurants about what would be most useful for them.
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Lucha libre-inspired coffee shop brings Mexican wrestling culture to Tulsa
The family-owned business opened in July with the goal of celebrating lucha libre through food, art and community.
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Tulsans avoided Hunter Park after reported sexual assault. After arrest, they’re going back.
Katie Dixon and her family were once regular visitors to Hunter Park. That changed when Dixon saw the news of an alleged rape in August at the south Tulsa park.