This month’s Local Legend, Curtis Tucker, probably doesn’t need much of an introduction. Whether you’ve seen him around town, heard of Enid Buzz, or get your news directly from him, he’s a familiar face and a tremendous resource for keeping up on all things Enid. Curtis was born in San Antonio, but he eventually moved to Enid due to his dad’s career in the Air Force. He went to McKinley Elementary School, Waller Middle School, and Enid High School. After moving away for college and spending some time working in the city as an Advertising Director for Evans Drug Center, he moved back to Enid.
During his time with Evans, he learned a great deal, and in addition to his job at Evans, he also did logo design for extra money on the side. After winning several logo contests, he began uploading them online, and when people searched for cartoon logo design, he became ranked number one, which led to him doing logos for people all over the world. During this time, he and his wife, Denise, welcomed two daughters, Piper and Chaney, and he decided that he wanted to work from home. After a period of design, the internet changed, as it often does, and the logo business wasn’t having the same return it had been. So, he began Enid Buzz, but he started it anonymously to begin with. Now he’s the familiar face we all see up and down our timelines or around town as he brings us the news of Enid. With Enid Buzz, he live streams parades, fireworks, council meetings, and more all so the community in Enid can stay current and up to date. His wife Denise states, “He does his very best to show people the good side of Enid and all of the wonderful things that are going on here.” He uses his platform to promote and support local people, events, businesses, organizations, and so on, and that support and sense of community that he exudes not only speaks to his character but also represents the very community in Enid.
Whether you rise with him in the morning for his morning pictures of the sunrise or you get your news from him by following him on Facebook, his reach is evident, and the passion behind what he does is almost palpable. He strives to showcase the best of the best in Enid, and he does so with accuracy, promptness, and heart. His support and love for his community seems to be never-ending, and he extends that support and love to everyone he comes across, which is exactly what makes him a Local Legend.
