A New Steward for Tulsa’s Beloved Utica Square After More Than 60 Years of Helmerich Family Ownership
Global real estate investment firm Northwood Investors LLC (“Northwood”) announced Thursday the acquisition of Utica Square, a 370,755 square foot open-air lifestyle center located in the heart of Tulsa, OK by funds managed by Northwood. The iconic property has been owned by Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) since 1964.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the Garden of Gethsemane. Even as the Son of God, Jesus understood the weight of human sorrow. In that sacred moment, He felt deep anguish and prayed that the cup might pass from Him. Yet He chose to surrender to the Father’s will—for one purpose: our freedom.
Easter reminds us that freedom is never accidental. It is secured through courage, conviction, and sacrifice.
With student proficiency at a horrific 14.7%, down 21% since 2018, it is clear that a radically different approach is needed to turn TPS around. A massive 73% increase in non-instructional costs and 21% drop in student proficiency at TPS since 2018 can lead to only one conclusion. Vote NO on this bond package. Demand accountability and a new bold vision.
First, stop the bleeding and save the patient. Then follow the best student-focused science available to rehab TPS into a world-class educational system. It will be a long difficult process, but our children believe their future is worth the effort. Do we?
OKLAHOMA CITY — Five and a half years after Oklahoma voters narrowly approved State Question 802, the so-called “free” federal Medicaid expansion has proven exactly what limited-government conservatives warned it would be: a constitutional trap, an open-ended raid on the state’s General Revenue Fund, and a textbook lesson in why big-government promises sold at the ballot box almost always end up costing Oklahoma families dearly.
It’s National Youth Sports Safety Month, and Delta Dental of Oklahoma is celebrating by providing free mouth-guards to youth athletes across the state.
Parents, coaches and league commissioners can secure free mouth-guards for their young athletes by submitting a request online. The deadline for requests is April 30, 2026, or while supplies last. Orders will be delivered in June, just in time for summer and fall sports.
“Competitive sports are a great way for kids to remain active and healthy, but they also highly increase the risk of dental injuries,” said John Gladden, chairman, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Oklahoma. “We hope our mouth-guard program encourages young Oklahomans to protect their smiles during practices and games.”
