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NW 63rd east of Meridian closed after water main break
A one-block section of NW 63rd Street between N Meridian Avenue and N Warren Avenue will be closed for several days while crews work to repair the road resulting from a break to a 6-inch water main overnight on Tuesday, May 23.
05/24/2023 12:55 PM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day holiday schedule
Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, May 31. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK buses on weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar on regular schedule. Free fares for both. Reduced customer service hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.).
05/24/2023 12:28 PM
Human Rights Commission to host presentation on the history of human rights in Oklahoma; live stream option now available
The community is invited to learn about the history of human rights in Oklahoma City by attending a free presentation from Dr. George Henderson, a civil rights pioneer in higher education. The presentation, which is open to the public, is part of Oklahoma City’s Human Rights Commission’s May meeting
05/15/2023 10:03 AM
OKC Animal Shelter to reopen for Mother’s Day adoptions May 12-14; fees waived
Become a pet parent and celebrate the reopening of Oklahoma City’s Animal Shelter Mother’s Day weekend with free adoption fees for dogs and cats May 12-14. All adoptable dogs and cats are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, treated for worms and spayed or neutered.
05/11/2023 9:13 AM
Two downtown streets to close temporarily May 9
Park Avenue from N Harvey Ave. east to Broadway Ave. and Robinson Ave. from West Main Street north to Robert S Kerr Ave. will be closed to traffic and, at times pedestrians, from 4 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 for local filming.
05/04/2023 7:10 AM
Judge Kendal Huber Tawwater to be sworn in as Municipal Court judge May 9
Judge Kendal Huber Tawwater will be sworn in by Mayor David Holt as Oklahoma City’s newest municipal judge at 8 a.m. on May 9. The ceremony will take place in the executive conference room before the City Council meeting.
05/03/2023 2:26 PM
How to prepare for tornadoes in Oklahoma City
It’s important to stay weather aware year-round, particularly in May, when tornado chances increase in Oklahoma City. Having a tornado plan and constantly communicating that plan to your family and friends can be your key to survival.
05/02/2023 12:32 PM
Residents can weigh in on OKCs proposed 2024 budget
Residents are invited to provide input on Oklahoma City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024.
05/02/2023 9:58 AM
Residents keep 132 tons of hazardous waste out of City landfills
More than 600 Oklahoma City residents dropped off 264,565 pounds of ammunition, medicine, computers and tires during the City’s annual special collection day held on April 1.
04/28/2023 2:08 PM
N Penn between NW 12th Street and NW 14th Street temporarily closed
N Penn Ave. between NW 12th Street and NW 14th is closed for the next 6 - 8 hours so crews can repair a 20-inch main break. About 25 customers are without water. Detour signs have been set up in the area.
04/27/2023 4:39 PM
Oklahoma City budget hearings begin May 2
Hearings on Oklahoma City’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget begin May 2. The meeting will include a budget overview and proposed budgets from the Public Transportation and Parking Department, the Fire Department and Police Department.
04/26/2023 1:35 PM
Oklahoma City’s April sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s April sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection. The General Fund pays for the City’s day-to-day operations. Sales tax is the General Fund’s largest single source of revenue, and use tax is the
04/25/2023 10:02 AM
Order discounted rain barrels by April 30 to conserve water, help your garden
People can buy the discounted rain barrels, starting at $69.50 each, online at https://upcycle-products.com/ok-programs/ok-city/. Program participants should specify Oklahoma City as the “Program Pickup Location” during online checkout to correctly associate the order with Oklahoma City’s program.
04/20/2023 8:41 AM
Animal Shelter infection - situation update April 18
To date, 298 dogs have shown symptoms of upper respiratory infection, and five dogs have died due to the infection. Because we were unable to test every dog, all dogs showing symptoms of respiratory infection were treated as if they were positive. Many of the dogs’ symptoms have subsided.
04/18/2023 10:56 AM
OKC Parks to hold open casting call for ‘Godspell’ April 28-29
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is proud to produce another Broadway hit “Godspell,” a musical by John-Michael Tebelak. An opening casting call* will be held April 28- 29 at the Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St
04/17/2023 4:21 PM
OKC Parks hosts annual Daddy Daughter Dance April 22
Dads and daughters are invited to dance the night away at the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, April 22, at Sky Rink in Scissortail Park, 801 S. Robinson Ave.
04/14/2023 8:27 AM
Human Rights Commission to host presentation on the history of human rights in Oklahoma
The community is invited to learn about the history of human rights in Oklahoma City by attending a free presentation from Dr. George Henderson, a civil rights pioneer in higher education.
04/13/2023 8:34 AM
Temporary street closures for Festival of the Arts April 14 – May 8
Temporary street closures before, during and after the Festival of the Arts will affect downtown traffic April 14 - May 8. The Festival takes place April 25-30 in Bicentennial Park between the Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall.
04/11/2023 3:59 PM
Sail of USS Oklahoma City hopes to dock along Oklahoma River
Today, Oklahoma City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority and the USS Oklahoma City Park Association to design and construct a commemorative display featuring nautical items from the USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) submarine and the USS
04/11/2023 11:24 AM
MAPS 4 continúa buscando la opinión del público sobre los proyectos de mejoras a los parques ubicados en toda la ciudad
MAPS 4 invita a los residentes de Oklahoma City a participar en los próximos eventos abiertos al público para el proyecto de Parques Vecinales y Comunitarios. Se realizarán mejoras en los 105 parques vecinales y comunitarios de Oklahoma City como parte del proyecto MAPS 4.
04/07/2023 8:44 AM