Oklahoma City’s May sales tax summary

The May sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 18.4 percent compared to the same month last year, above the amended monthly projection by 3.9 percent.

05/22/2018 11:44 AM

Council seeks applicants for interim Ward 7 appointment, calls Aug. 28 special election

The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to seek applicants for an interim representative for the vacated Ward 7 Council seat, and to call a special election on Aug. 28 for voters to select the permanent replacement.

05/22/2018 10:46 AM

Mayor Holt named to 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Americans list

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is one of JCI USA’s “2018 Ten Outstanding Young Americans.”

05/18/2018 10:32 AM

OKC’s ‘Little Blue’ recycling ends June 1, new large cart service begins in July

A longtime icon of Oklahoma City neighborhoods will soon be a thing of the past when the City retires its “Little Blue” recycling bin on June 1 to make way for its new large-cart recycling program starting in early July.

05/18/2018 10:23 AM

Ward 7 Councilman John Pettis resigns effective May 31

Ward 7 Councilman John A. Pettis Jr. has resigned his seat on the Oklahoma City Council effective May 31. A primary special election to fill the vacated seat will be Aug. 28.

05/17/2018 12:46 PM

Tips for an environmentally friendly, healthy lawn

05/10/2018 9:14 AM

Oklahoma City Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2019

The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed $1.56 billion budget for fiscal year 2019, which begins July 1.

05/01/2018 2:14 PM

Have multiple information sources, take shelter if you hear a siren with severe weather in forecast

With possible severe weather in this week’s forecast, be sure to have more than one way to get information about the weather and immediately take shelter if you hear a tornado siren.

04/30/2018 11:18 AM

Finished streetscape project in Windsor District boosts west NW 23rd corridor

Mayor David Holt and other civic leaders officially cut the ribbon Friday on the new streetscape in the Windsor District, a re-emerging retail and entertainment district in west Oklahoma City.

04/27/2018 11:00 AM

Oklahoma City gets EPA grant for environmental cleanup projects

A new $800,000 grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency will support environmental cleanup in Oklahoma City to promote the redevelopment of under-used property.

04/26/2018 11:00 AM

Celebrate the opening of the Pete White Health & Wellness Center on May 4 in south OKC

Get a first look at the newest symbol of MAPS 3’s transformative public investment in Oklahoma City at a ribbon cutting on May 4 for the Pete White Health & Wellness Center.

04/23/2018 12:04 PM

Former Ward 8 Councilman Pat Ryan dies at 79

Former Oklahoma City Councilman Patrick J. Ryan died Friday in Texas. He was 79.

04/23/2018 11:45 AM

Streets, parks and sports facilities highlight first Better Streets, Safer City bond sale

Projects expected to be funded by the first Better Streets, Safer City bond sale include streets across Oklahoma City, a new soccer complex on the northwest side and improvements to sports facilities.

04/23/2018 11:29 AM

NW 10th temporarily closed Friday from Broadway to Oklahoma

For about six hours beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, NW 10th Street will be closed from Broadway Avenue to Oklahoma Avenue in the downtown area.

04/12/2018 3:30 PM

Mayor David Holt sworn in, begins four-year term

Mayor David Holt took the oath of office Tuesday as Oklahoma City’s 36th Mayor, starting his four-year term by leading his first City Council meeting.

04/10/2018 8:45 AM

Volunteer opportunities with local disaster response groups available now

Don’t wait until after a disaster to volunteer to help – volunteer now with a disaster response organization to be in the best position to make a difference when your neighbors need you most.

04/09/2018 2:07 PM

OKC on track with new recycle cart delivery; Use new carts in July

Oklahoma City neighborhoods are turning green with the delivery of new, large recycling carts. But remember: Don’t use the new carts until July.

04/09/2018 11:16 AM

OKC Parks modifies extended rec center hours for students during teacher walkout

Adjusting to demand as the Oklahoma teacher walkout continues, the Parks and Recreation Department will consolidate its extended services for children to three recreation centers.

04/06/2018 8:30 AM

Join Mayor-elect David Holt for swearing in, virtual open house and reception April 10

Celebrate Oklahoma City’s first new Mayor in 14 years by joining Mayor-elect David Holt on April 10 as he takes the oath of office and hosts a virtual open house and reception.

03/30/2018 8:45 AM

Oklahoma City’s March sales tax summary

The March sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 28.7 percent compared to the same month last year, above the amended monthly projection by 11 percent.

03/29/2018 11:09 AM