Mullin Named DHS Secretary, City Cracks Down on Street Racing

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Friday, March 6. We start with big news close to home. Our own U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin is stepping up to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, announced by President Trump yesterday and effective March 31. The National Desk reports Mullin spoke to Tulsa voters recently about getting the department working for Americans, and while Senate confirmation is needed, hes excited to tackle it. This means more national spotlight on our city and could boost local pride as we watch one of ours lead on security. Shifting to City Hall, the Tulsa City Council just passed an emergency ordinance cracking down on street racing with vehicle impoundments. KRMG says it targets dangerous takeovers on streets like Riverside Drive and Peoria Avenue, making our roads safer for families heading to daily commutes or school drop-offs. On affordable housing, the Tulsa Flyer highlights a new Urban Institute report showing Oklahoma leaves millions in federal tax credits unused, slowing projects here. We need about 6,000 units by 2028, so builders are pushing for policy tweaks to open doors for more homes near Gathering Place and downtown. The job market holds steady with around 50,000 openings statewide, many in Tulsa construction and healthcare per recent listings, while home prices average 280,000 dollars, up 5 percent but still buyer-friendly in Midtown. Weather today brings mild temps in the low 60s with scattered showers, so grab umbrellas for outdoor plans like walks along the Arkansas River—clearing up by evening with sunshine tomorrow. New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening on Cherry Street next week. Mark your calendars for the Oklahoma Municipal Leagues Tribal Municipal Symposium at River Spirit Casino this weekend, great for networking. Quick school shoutout: Booker T. Washington High aced a regional robotics tourney. Sports note: University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane mens basketball fights for playoffs this weekend at the Reynolds Center. Crime in the last 24 hours stays low-key; Tulsa Police report no major incidents, just routine arrests near 71st and Memorial—stay vigilant but were good. And a feel-good story: Volunteers cleared Turkey Mountain trails yesterday, keeping our hikes pristine. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.