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Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule
The Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19) holiday schedule for City of OKC services: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection services are not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule.
06/14/2024 1:30 PM
Oklahoma City seeks public input for Vision Zero Plan to eliminate roadway fatalities
The City of OKC invites everyone who lives, works, or travels within the city limits to provide input on its Vision Zero Plan for transportation safety. Survey results will help staff implement strategies to make transportation safer and, eventually, eliminate deadly crashes on OKC streets.
06/13/2024 1:15 PM
Earlywine Golf Club Clubhouse Grand Opening July 10
The community is invited to the grand opening of the Earlywine Golf Clubhouse, 11600 S Portland Ave, at 10:30 a.m. on July 10.
06/11/2024 9:13 AM
Residents invited to share ideas for newest Oklahoma City park
The community is invited to share ideas for Oklahoma City’s newest park, Swisher Park. Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a park development meeting on June 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Mustang North Middle School, 10901 SW 15th St. Yukon, OK 73099.
06/07/2024 3:30 PM
Không báo cáo hành vi đốt pháo hoa trái phép qua đường dây 911
Để duy trì tình trạng thông suốt cho các đường dây điện thoại 911 phục vụ những người gặp phải tình huống khẩn cấp đe dọa đến tính mạng, Thành phố Oklahoma yêu cầu cư dân không gọi đến 911 để báo cáo về hành vi đốt pháo hoa trái phép.
06/05/2024 2:23 PM
No llame al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales
Con el fin de mantener las líneas del 911 despejadas para las personas que enfrentan emergencias de vida o muerte, la Ciudad de Oklahoma City pide a sus residentes que no llamen al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales.
06/05/2024 2:13 PM
Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks
To keep 911 phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the City of Oklahoma City asks residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks.
06/05/2024 2:07 PM
OKC sets new requirements for private development water and wastewater infrastructure effective November 1
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has released a Private Development Design Manual that outlines current and new requirements for water and wastewater infrastructure for private development. The new requirements take effect Nov. 1, 2024.
06/05/2024 8:58 AM
Oklahoma City Council adopts 2025 budget
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday adopted the City Manager’s 2025 budget. Visit okc.gov/budget to see the budget book. The operating budget, which pays for day-to-day operations, is $918 million.The adopted budget includes funding for 5,117 full-time positions, an increase of nine from FY 24.
06/04/2024 2:42 PM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare se encuentra a máxima capacidad: Un llamado a la acción
El Refugio de Bienestar Animal de Oklahoma City (OKCAW) se encuentra a capacidad máxima en perros y gatos, lo que conlleva a un llamado a la acción para que la comunidad ayude a abordar este problema.
05/31/2024 2:36 PM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare at maximum capacity: A call to action
Since the beginning of the month, the Shelter has achieved remarkable success, finding forever homes for 444 pets and transferring 517 to partner shelters. However, despite these efforts, the influx of animals remains staggering.
05/31/2024 2:28 PM
Join OKC Parks for Summer Day Camps starting at $10 per camp
School’s out for summer, and OKC Parks is ready for day campers all season long. OKC Parks’ Summer Day Camps are designed for children ages 5-17 and are available at recreation centers and parks across OKC.
05/31/2024 10:24 AM
Oklahoma City releases annual 2024 Point in Time Count
While the number of total unhoused people increased in 2024, there is good news. The total percentage of OKC’s unsheltered population experiencing chronic homelessness fell to 48%, a 14% decrease from 2023.
05/31/2024 8:39 AM
Teen, preteen musicians invited to Genesis HBCU Band Challenge with OKC Parks
Young musicians aged 10-16 are invited to participate in the Genesis HBCU Band Challenge, a summer-long music camp. Each camp session will be held at Pitts Recreation Center, 1920 N Kate Ave., from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Thursday beginning June 3.
05/29/2024 12:49 PM
OKC Parks to host family-friendly golf scramble Father’s Day weekend; teams of 3 and 4 available
Golfers are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a friendly game of golf. Join OKC Parks for its second annual Family Tree Golf Tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Course, 4491 S Lake Hefner Dr., at 8 a.m. June 15.
05/29/2024 9:51 AM
Greenway River Trail and a portion of the South Oklahoma River Trail temporarily closed
A section of the Greenway River Trail between the Boathouse District and Eastern Avenue is closed for one year, and a section of the south side of the Oklahoma River Trail between Eastern and Eagle Lake will close for nine months.
05/22/2024 11:18 AM
MAPS 4 to begin construction on pedestrian bridge over Oklahoma River
Construction has begun on a bike and pedestrian bridge that will span the Oklahoma River at Eastern Avenue, north of OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark. The MAPS 4 pedestrian bridge will connect the trail on the south shore to the four-mile Greenway River Trail on the north shore.
05/22/2024 8:46 AM
Oklahoma City Council sets election to raise hotel tax to promote tourism
Oklahoma City Council set a Citywide election for Aug. 27 to increase the hotel tax from 5.50% to 9.25%. The tax is charged to people who stay overnight in a hotel or rent a home-sharing property in OKC.
05/21/2024 5:06 PM
OKC City Council approves development agreement for new arena
On Tuesday, May 21, the Oklahoma City Council approved a development agreement for the City’s new arena between the City and PBC Sports and Entertainment, LLC (PBCS&E), owners of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue.
05/21/2024 10:29 AM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, May 29. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID. OKC buses operate on a weekend schedule. RAPID operates on a 30-minute frequency from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. OKC Streetcar operates on a regular schedule.
05/21/2024 8:39 AM