Tulsa planners are taking a close look at where data centers can be built, how far back they must be from homes and more. The moratorium lasts until Dec. 31 but could be extended.
Author Archives: Jessica Meza
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Could north Tulsa offer clues to increasing voter turnout across Oklahoma? These organizers say yes.
Voter turnout in north Tulsa has been historically low. Outreach workers say it doesn’t have to stay that way — but candidates and parties need to overcome key obstacles ahead of a crucial fall election.
Posted inGovernment
Notarizing democracy: Why Oklahoma makes absentee voters take an extra step
Every registered Oklahoma voter is eligible to vote absentee. But the state remains one of a handful to require notarization, making the method more complicated than in much of the country.
Posted inGovernment
Are you planning to vote in Oklahoma this fall? You should know this first.
Ahead of the August and November elections, we answer your questions on voter registration, absentee ballots, political ads and more.
Posted inGovernment
The Frontier answers your questions about political advertising
“Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.
Posted inGovernment
What to know about Oklahoma State Question 844 and its impact on public schools
Oklahoma regularly overspends on an economic incentive program. This ballot initiative would reduce costs for the state — and could take funding from some school districts.
Posted inGovernment
Want to meet your Tulsa City Council candidates? Come to our free forums.
Six seats on Tulsa City Council drew challengers in the Aug. 25 election. Meet the people running for your vote at our forums between July 23 and Aug. 11.
Posted inLa Semana
Loss aside, Tulsans take pride in Mexican national team’s World Cup performance
Tulsans filled balconies and restaurants to watch Mexico’s historic tournament run come to a close against England Sunday.
Posted inCulture
Relive the magic of Tulsa Tough, the city’s three-day ode to cycling
The most famous and raucous part of Tulsa Tough happens on its last day. The 2026 edition, which marked the event’s 20th, didn’t disappoint.
Posted inGovernment
Muscogee Freedmen denied last-minute appeal to get voting rights before tribal election
The Muscogee Nation Supreme Court denied a series of appeals Tuesday seeking to enforce citizenship for descendants of people formerly enslaved by the tribe.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Talk of Greenwood: Scholarships awarded, Dress for Success anniversary, Phillips Seminary lecture series
The 100 Black Men of Tulsa gave out scholarships, Dress for Success celebrated 25 years and Phillips Seminary announced its lecture series.
Posted inNews
They were arrested for misdemeanors. Then they died in Tulsa’s city jail.
After Brian Bonner died from a treatable illness in Tulsa’s city jail, records reveal a pattern of preventable deaths and ignored warnings.