Tulsa Tech Center Decision, Rental Crackdown, Weather and Community Events

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Wednesday, July 9th, 2025. We start with our top local story. Tulsa County Commissioners have delayed their decision on a proposed tech data center that could reshape the landscape north of the city. The facility, referred to as Project Clydesdale, is planned for 500 acres near 76th and 86th Streets North, east of Highway 75. Commissioners listened to more than a dozen concerned residents at Monday’s meeting, many of whom voiced worries about environmental impact and the anticipated water demands of such a massive center. Supporters, including union leaders, point to the 500 well-paying jobs it would bring. The vote is now expected next week, and both sides believe approval is likely. If the center gets a green light, it would be a significant step for Tulsa’s tech sector and job market, potentially drawing even one of the big four tech companies to town. Shifting to public safety, Tulsa Police are cracking down on illegal parties at short-term rental homes, especially after a string of shootings connected to these gatherings. The department is reminding property owners to follow city rules, like the eight-guest limit and registering proper contacts. Officers emphasize that neighbors should report any suspicious activity to help keep these gatherings from turning dangerous. Now to crime news from the past 24 hours. Owasso Police arrested Jamie Black, a Kansas fugitive wanted for aggravated kidnapping. He was taken into custody near Third Street and Beaumont without incident and is now awaiting extradition. Meanwhile, police are investigating vandalism that took out a key local weather radar over the weekend. Security cameras caught the suspect’s face before damage was done, and anyone with leads is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Let’s check on the weather. After a humid start to the week, today will be mostly sunny with highs reaching the mid 90s. Drink plenty of water if you’re outside, especially with heat indexes pushing close to triple digits. Overnight, temperatures should dip to the low 70s, and Thursday looks to be even warmer. No major storms are in the immediate forecast. There’s a lot going on in Tulsa this week. Highlights include WoodyFest, the annual music and arts celebration, plus the Summer of Soul showcase at the Circle Cinema Film Fest. For music fans, Sixpence None The Richer plays Thursday night. All these events keep the heart of Tulsa’s culture beating strong. On the business front, anticipation builds as city leaders and residents await the data center decision, while local hiring for summer jobs remains steady, especially in construction, hospitality, and tech sectors. Schools are mostly quiet for the summer, but Tulsa Public Schools is celebrating a group of middle schoolers who recently placed in the top five at a regional STEM robotics competition. It’s one more reason to be proud of our young minds. For a feel-good story, we spotlight a Tulsa woman, Felisha Mims, wh This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.