"Tulsa's Graffiti Cleanup, Fall Weather, and Community Spirit: A Pulse on the City"

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Sunday, September 28, 2025. We start with some big news making a mark on our city streets this week. The City of Tulsa has just launched its new graffiti removal program, thanks to a two hundred and fifty thousand dollar grant from the Department of Justice. Crews are already out in downtown, cleaning up buildings with a focus on public safety and beautification. Property owners no longer have to pay out of pocket for graffiti removal, and anyone can report it with a quick call to three one one. City leaders are also working with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, aiming to expand clean-up efforts to ODOT properties around Tulsa. Many residents say this gives our city a fresh look and a safer feel as we go about our daily routines. Turning to the weather, we’re looking at a mild Sunday across the Tulsa area with highs pushing into the upper seventies. Early risers may still catch a light breeze, but by midday the skies open up with sun and perfect fall temperatures. That should make for ideal outdoor plans, whether you’re joining in on the Route sixty-six Marathon training run this morning or heading to Gathering Place for family time. We check in with City Hall, where leadership is shifting at the state level. The Oklahoma House has elected Kyle Hilbert of Bristow as Speaker, making him the youngest in state history. Hilbert’s district covers parts of Creek and Tulsa counties, and his influence could bring more focus to infrastructure and education funding in our area as the new legislature convenes in February. The job market in Tulsa is holding steady, with recent listings showing just under three thousand open positions citywide. Tech manufacturing and health care are leading this month’s opportunities, as Saint Francis and Helmerich and Payne both announced they’re hiring for support staff and nursing roles. Real estate news shows the average Tulsa home sold for about two hundred and twenty thousand dollars over the past week. New home listings are up slightly, and there’s buzz over renovations in the Pearl District, where several older storefronts on East Sixth Street are being prepped for fresh retail and restaurant spaces. If you need a break from house hunting, Tulsa King returns tonight on Paramount Plus. The series, which puts Tulsa in the Hollywood spotlight, is back for its third season with Sylvester Stallone and plenty of on-location scenes around our city. It’s a fun chance to spot who and what you recognize. Looking ahead, the Tulsa State Fair is just three days away at Expo Square. From food and rides to local livestock shows and live music, organizers expect another big turnout. For live music lovers, don’t miss the Turnpike Troubadours’ show at Cain’s Ballroom this Friday night, and the monthly Art Crawl along East Brady Street kicks off Thursday with open galleries late into the evening. On the sports front, the University of Tulsa football team fell to Tulane yester This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.