Investigation into Tulsa Public Schools Athletic Department is Heating Up

For several months, Tulsa Public Schools’ Police Department has been conducting a criminal investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing in the TPS Athletic Department. The investigation has uncovered activities that could potentially be a violation of federal law.

Ben Bowling Hired as East Central Football Coach

Tulsa Public Schools announced recently the hiring of Ben Bowling as the head coach of East Central High School’s football team.

“We are pleased to have Ben Bowling lead the football program at East Central High School,” said Gil Cloud, TPS interim athletic director. “We look forward to the continued success of that program under his leadership.”

Superintendent Ballard Names TPS Teacher Finalists

Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Ballard visited five teachers on Thursday, March 8 to congratulate them as finalists for this year’s TPS Teacher of the Year.

One-Time Tulsa Landmark Comes Home

The winding route that brought the first Coney Island Hot Weiners to Tulsa in 1926 is about to double back on itself. In early March, the iconic downtown eatery is moving back to 108 W. Fourth Street, the site it occupied from 1946 until the early 1990s. It then moved to the corner of West Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue but now that location is no longer available; the old location has reopened, and the move back is underway.

Tulsa Fire Chief Allen LaCroix to Retire

Mayor Bartlett announced that Fire Chief Allen LaCroix will officially retire with the City of Tulsa on June 30, 2012, after 37 years of service.

Tulsa Twisters Fall to B.A. at GTR Cup

Broken Arrow rallied from a two-goal third period deficit, then won in a shootout to sweep third-place in the GTR Cup held Feb. 12 at the BOK Center.

TPS Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Left: East Central defensive end Damian Gibson speaks with local reporters about his future at University of Tulsa.

Middle: Booker T. Washington cornerback Jared Collins poses with his family after signing a letter of intent at University of Arkansas.

Park Elementary Earns Okra Recycling Award

Park Elementary’s recycling efforts and education earned recognition from the Oklahoma Recycling Association. On Monday, Jan. 30, OKRA will give Park a check for $100 at a 2 p.m. assembly.

Leigh Goodson Elected to TPS Board of Education

Voters in Tulsa Public Schools District 5 elected a new member to the Board of Education.

Leigh Goodson will be certified as the District 5 board member on Friday, Feb. 17. She won the seat with 70 percent of the vote over Bruce Niemi. Goodson replaces Brian Hunt whose term expires this month.