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Oklahoma City Council will consider election to raise hotel tax to promote tourism
An ordinance will be introduced at the Oklahoma City Council meeting on May 7 proposing a Citywide election 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.
05/03/2024 2:10 PM
Human Rights Commission to host bystander intervention training with CAIR Oklahoma May 22
The presentation, which is open to all ages, is part of Oklahoma City’s Human Rights Commission’s May meeting. It will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 22, in the Friends Room at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave.
05/03/2024 11:10 AM
Ribbon cutting and open house set for MAPS 3 Senior Health & Wellness Center on South Western May 22
The community is invited to join Mayor David Holt, Oklahoma City Council members and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, for a ribbon cutting and open house for the new MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center,13660 S Western Ave.
05/02/2024 12:56 PM
May is Flood Awareness Month; here’s how to prepare before flooding happens
May is Flood Awareness Month because it is historically the month with the highest number of flooding disasters in Oklahoma. Prepare for flooding before it happens.
05/01/2024 11:07 AM
Residents can weigh in on OKC’s proposed 2025 budget through June 4
An overview of Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman’s proposed budget and the Police and Fire proposed budgets were presented to Oklahoma City Council on April 30. Residents are invited to review a copy of the proposed budget book and submit comments by June 4.
04/30/2024 12:10 PM
Residents keep 125 tons of hazardous waste out of City landfills
Six hundred and forty-five Oklahoma City residents dropped off 250,612 pounds of ammunition, medications, computers and tires during the City’s annual Special Collection event held on April 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds.
04/29/2024 9:34 AM
Parts of OKC receive minor damage from severe storms
The following areas of Oklahoma City received minor damage after severe storms passed through around 10 p.m. on April 27. This is the damage that’s been reported so far:
04/27/2024 10:39 PM
OKC Parks looks to hire 60 lifeguards during May 4 hiring event
People aged 16 and up looking for a summer job with competitive pay are encouraged to attend a hiring fair from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, 909 Frederick Douglass Ave.
04/26/2024 8:29 AM
Oklahoma City budget hearings begin April 30
Hearings on Oklahoma City’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget begin April 30. The meeting will include a budget overview and proposed budgets from the Fire Department and Police Department.
04/25/2024 8:51 AM
Order discounted rain barrels by May 7 to conserve water, help your garden
People can buy the upcycled 55-gallon rain barrels, starting at $69.50 each, online at okc.gov/RainBarrel. Program participants should specify Oklahoma City as the “Rainbarrel Program City” during online checkout to correctly associate the order with Oklahoma City’s program.
04/23/2024 1:11 PM
OKC wants resident feedback on code updates to backyard cottages
Backyard dwellings are currently only allowed on a case-by-case basis in Oklahoma City. City planners are looking to allow them in the City’s existing development code only in the urban core with more ease, guidance and predictability.
04/22/2024 2:26 PM
OKC Parks to open Woodson Park Athletic Complex May 17-18
OKC Parks invites the community to the grand opening of the newly constructed Woodson Park Athletic Complex, 3403 S May Ave. The $13-million Athletic Complex, funded through Better Streets, Safer City bond election, includes six lighted softball fields, four lighted soccer/football fields and more.
04/22/2024 11:29 AM
Se invita a los residentes a dar su opinión sobre la ruta recomendada para el sistema de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido de MAPS 4 y EMBARK
La Ciudad de Oklahoma City invita a los residentes a participar en cualquiera de las seis reuniones abiertas al público y a dar su opinión sobre la ruta recomendada para los corredores del sistema de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido (BRT) de MAPS 4.
04/22/2024 10:09 AM
Streetscape unveiled during Paseo Arts District ribbon cutting May 10
The community is invited to a ribbon cutting for the Paseo Arts District streetscape project at 11 a.m. on May 10 on the corner of NW 30th Street and Paseo. Speakers include Mayor David Holt, Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper and Paseo Arts Association Executive Director Amanda Bleakley. Edgar Cruz
04/18/2024 2:24 PM
Work underway to repair retaining wall along portion of Lake Hefner Trail
One-tenth of a mile of Lake Hefner Trail between Hobie Point Road and Portland Avenue, near Stars and Stripes Park, is closed for 90 days so contractors can fix a retaining wall.
04/17/2024 11:21 AM
This Earth Month, “Go Green” when you spring clean
April is Earth Month, and for residents tackling spring cleaning projects, here are a few tips from the Oklahoma City Utilities Department on how to make your cleaning efforts more earth- or eco-friendly.
04/17/2024 9:31 AM
OKC Utilities confirms safe drinking water amidst EPA's new regulations on PFAS
In advance of the final regulations from the EPA, and for multiple years prior, OKC Utilities tested for PFAS compounds through contaminant monitoring. All sample results for the forever chemicals regulated in the NPDWR have been below 4 ppt.
04/15/2024 9:57 AM
Residents invited to provide input on recommended route for MAPS 4 EMBARK Bus Rapid Transit
The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to attend any of the six open houses and share feedback on the recommended route for the MAPS 4 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors.
04/12/2024 11:02 AM
OKC Parks is giving away trees, compost during Earth Kind Earth Day workshop
Celebrate Earth Day by joining OKC Parks and Squeeze Every Drop, the City’s water conservation program, for a workshop to learn about natural gardening practices, composting, attracting pollinators and choosing native, tough plants for your landscape.
04/11/2024 1:12 PM
Temporary street closures for Festival of the Arts April 12 – May 6
Temporary street closures before, during and after the Festival of the Arts will affect downtown traffic April 12 - May 6. The Festival takes place April 25-28 in Bicentennial Park between the Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall.
04/11/2024 10:42 AM