MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center final plans approved Published on April 07, 2026 Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center as part of MAPS 4. MAPS 4 includes $17.2 million for the construction of a new interpretive center and community gathering space. Tagged as: , MAPS 4
Construction begins on affordable homes in Capitol Hill Published on April 06, 2026 Four new homes are now under construction at SW 26th Street and Robinson Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, thanks to $800,000 in City of OKC-allocated US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. Tagged as: , Planning, Strong Neighborhoods Initiative
Downtown street closures for Festival of the Arts April 10 – May 4 Published on April 02, 2026 Temporary street closures before, during and after the Festival of the Arts will affect downtown traffic April 10 - May 4. The Festival will take place April 23-26 in Bicentennial Park, between the Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall. Tagged as: , Streets & Traffic
OKC hosts Special Collection for tires, computers and more April 11 Published on April 01, 2026 Oklahoma City will host a Special Collection of unwanted computers, tires, ammunition and prescription medication from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at OKC Fair Park. The drop-off site will be on the south side of OKC Fair Park, east of the new OG&E Coliseum. Tagged as: , Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
How to prepare for storm season in Oklahoma City Published on March 31, 2026 Having a tornado plan and constantly communicating that plan to your family and friends can be your key to survival. Here’s information that can help you protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangers of these powerful storms. Tagged as: , Emergency Management
Community invited to “Cookout with Cops” in South Oklahoma City Published on March 31, 2026 The event is from noon to 4 p.m. on April 11 at Plaza Calle Dos Cinco, SW 25th and S. Harvey Ave. Free food and refreshments will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Activities include a custom car show, family-friendly games, community resources and information about neighborhood safety. Tagged as: , Police
Invitan a la comunidad a disfrutar de “Cookout with Cops” Published on March 31, 2026 El evento se realizará el 11 de abril, de 12 p.m. a 4 p.m., en Plaza Calle Dos Cinco, ubicada en SW 25th y S. Harvey Ave. Habrá comida y bebidas gratis de 12 p.m. a 2 p.m. Tagged as: , Noticias en español
OKC Historic Preservation Commission to host award ceremony May 5 Published on March 30, 2026 The community is invited to an awards ceremony on May 5 to recognize exceptional projects that celebrate and preserve OKC’s architectural heritage. Tagged as: , Planning
Oklahoma City and Thunder break ground on Continental Coliseum Published on March 26, 2026 Oklahoma City leaders and Oklahoma City Thunder representatives broke ground today on the city’s new NBA arena, Continental Coliseum, an iconic venue that will anchor the Thunder’s presence in Oklahoma City through at least 2053. Tagged as: , Oklahoma City New Arena