Tulsa's Christmas Parade Brings Joy, Housing Needs Audits, and Steady Job Market

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, December 14. We kick off with yesterday's Reasor's Tulsa Christmas Parade down Boulder Avenue in downtown, celebrating 99 years of holiday magic with the OklaHome for Christmas theme. Floats from Church Studio and American Waste Control rolled by, and Santa handed out 10,000 free toys to kids along the route, bringing smiles everywhere despite the chilly wind. Families from Midtown to the Brady District bundled up for it, and cold case relatives even joined in, sharing their stories amid the festivities. Shifting to city updates, Tulsa Housing Authority still lacks audits for 2021 through 2024, as their board noted this week, which could slow housing aid for folks in east Tulsa neighborhoods. Meanwhile, a second wrongful death lawsuit hit the Tulsa Fire Department over that tragic February crash with Engine 23 near 41st and Yale, reminding us to stay vigilant on those busy streets. Weather today stays crisp with highs near 45 degrees under partly cloudy skies, so dress warm for outdoor errands, but no major impacts on driving around Riverside or Utica. Expect the same mild outlook into tomorrow, perfect for holiday shopping. In new business, Hot Toast Music Co debuted a fresh parade float, signaling more live music spots popping up near the Blue Dome District. Job market looks steady with about 1,200 openings listed locally, many in healthcare along Peoria Avenue. Real estate sees median home prices around 225,000 dollars, up slightly, drawing buyers to south Tulsa suburbs. Community events ahead include holiday markets at Guthrie Green this week and a tree lighting at Gathering Place on Wednesday evening. Local schools shone too, with Booker T. Washington High claiming a regional debate win. On public safety, no major incidents in the past day, but we urge caution near construction on the Broken Arrow Expressway after a minor fender-bender. For a feel-good lift, families reunited at the parade, one cold case mom telling KTUL it warmed her heart amid the lights. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll 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.