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OKC Parks will move to 3-week mowing schedule as COVID-19 affects staffing, budget
OKC Parks will mow local parks once every three weeks this summer because of budget and staffing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/14/2020 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Councilmembers Cooper, Hamon and Nice to hold Virtual Town Hall on aid for minority-owned small businesses, 4 p.m. Tuesday April 14
Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss how minority-owned small businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis can get help.
04/13/2020 1:36 PM
Oklahoma City Council to hold April 14 meeting by teleconference
The Oklahoma City Council will, for the second straight meeting, close the Council Chamber in City Hall and hold its April 14 meeting by teleconference.
04/10/2020 9:35 AM
Deadline to clear your warrants at a reduced cost for overdue Oklahoma City tickets extended to Dec. 31
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline has been extended to Dec. 31 for the Oklahoma City Municipal Court’s penalty reduction program to clear years-old warrants at a reduced cost.
04/07/2020 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Councilmembers Cooper, Hamon and Nice to hold Virtual Town Hall, 4 p.m. Tuesday April 7
Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss COVID-19 and the community’s response.
04/06/2020 3:55 PM
Apply online April 6-17 for Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program COVID-19 disaster relief funds
Starting April 6, OKC business owners may go to okcSmallBizHelp.com to apply for COVID-19 disaster relief funds from the City of Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program.
04/03/2020 12:44 PM
Reminder: OKC to temporarily stop collection of bagged trash on Monday, Big Blue cart pickup continues
The Utilities Department will temporarily stop collecting bagged trash set out at the curb, including grass clippings, beginning Monday, April 6.
04/03/2020 11:13 AM
OKC Animal Welfare suspends most intake of pets surrendered by owners to protect public health during COVID-19 pandemic
OKC Animal Welfare is suspending intake of pets surrendered by their owners, with limited exceptions, to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/03/2020 10:37 AM
‘Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City extended to April 30 as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Mayor David Holt has extended the “Shelter in Place” emergency order in Oklahoma City to April 30 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
04/02/2020 2:40 PM
All playgrounds, sport courts closed in Oklahoma City as evidence shows COVID-19 can survive for days on hard surfaces
All playgrounds and sport courts in Oklahoma City have been ordered closed to stop the spread of COVID-19, but reports continue to pour in of parents and children ignoring the closures and even removing signs and barriers.
04/01/2020 10:37 AM
Oklahoma City Council approves $5.5M Small Business Continuity Program for COVID-19 emergency relief
The Oklahoma City Council approved an unprecedented $5.5 million emergency relief program for local small businesses on Tuesday.
03/31/2020 4:03 PM
OKC Parks selling fishing, boating permits online
OKC Parks will begin offering online sales beginning April 1 for permits for fishing, boating and other outdoor activities.
03/30/2020 11:40 AM
'Shelter in Place' order to be issued in Oklahoma City as COVID-19 state of emergency amended
Mayor David Holt will amend the COVID-19 state of emergency proclamation in Oklahoma City to explicitly implement “Shelter in Place” from 11:59 p.m. March 28 through April 16.
03/28/2020 12:00 PM
Oklahoma City Council to consider $5.5M Small Business Continuity Program for COVID-19 emergency relief
The Oklahoma City Council will consider an unprecedented $5.5 million emergency relief program for local small businesses on Tuesday.
03/27/2020 1:57 PM
Access to some city buildings restricted to employees only during pandemic, public services not affected
Most City of Oklahoma City office buildings are restricting public access to protect visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, but public services continue uninterrupted.
03/27/2020 9:46 AM
Restricciones implementadas en el Ciudad de Oklahoma
El Alcalde David Holt ha proclamado un estado de emergencia en la Ciudad de Oklahoma debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 (nuevo coronavirus). También el Estado de Oklahoma ha implementado restricciones por el estado de emergencia.
03/27/2020 9:15 AM
Los trabajadores y compradores no necesitan identificaciones o permisos especiales para conducir en la Ciudad de Oklahoma durante la emergencia por COVID-19, no hay toque de queda en efecto
No necesitará identificaciones o permisos especiales en la Ciudad de Oklahoma para demostrar que va en camino a obtener artículos esenciales o a desempeñar un trabajo esencial durante la emergencia por COVID-19, y no hay toque de queda.
03/27/2020 9:02 AM
OKC Animal Welfare moves to adoptions by appointment only during COVID-19 pandemic, adoption fees still reduced
OKC Animal Welfare is offering adoptions only by appointment to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adoption fees will remain cut in half to $30 to help ensure homeless pets are still adopted as the shelter enters its busy season.
03/26/2020 3:07 PM
Workers, shoppers don’t need special identification or permits to drive in Oklahoma City during COVID-19 emergency, no curfew in effect
You won’t need special identification or permits in Oklahoma City to prove you’re on your way to get essentials or work at an essential job during the COVID-19 emergency, and there’s also not a curfew.
03/25/2020 3:45 PM
Oklahoma City Council to hold March 31 meeting by teleconference, other OKC public meetings to follow
The Oklahoma City Council will close the Council Chamber in City Hall and hold its March 31 meeting by teleconference.
03/25/2020 9:03 AM