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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
Oklahoma City designated as a Tree City USA, celebrates Arbor Week March 25-31
Oklahoma City has earned recognition as a Tree City USA for the third year in a row thanks to efforts to protect and plant trees in our community.
03/23/2018 10:23 AM
New Overlook opens April 6, makes Martin Park’s beauty accessible to more people
More Oklahoma City residents than ever before will benefit from the life-changing and life-sustaining exposure to the outdoors at Martin Park Nature Center when a new, accessible boardwalk overlook officially opens April 6.
03/20/2018 10:45 AM
OKC Parks rec centers to extend operating hours, Zoo to host all-day camps during teacher walkout
The Parks and Recreation Department and Oklahoma City Zoo will offer additional services for children beginning April 2 in the event of a teacher walkout in local public schools.
03/14/2018 12:01 PM
Review and submit feedback on bikewalkokc, OKC’s first cycling and pedestrian master plan
The public comment period is open until March 21 for the draft of bikewalkokc, the City of Oklahoma City’s plan for improving our transportation network for cyclists and pedestrians.
03/07/2018 1:56 PM
Construction begins on MAPS 3’s Lake Draper Trail
Mayor Mick Cornett and other civic leaders broke ground Wednesday on the Lake Draper Trail, the third of three MAPS 3 Trails.
03/07/2018 1:15 PM
Will Rogers Trail opens in northwest OKC, connecting Lake Hefner to Oklahoma River
Oklahoma City’s first neighborhood trail opened Friday as civic leaders cut the ribbon on MAPS 3’s Will Rogers Trail.
03/02/2018 3:37 PM
Improved sound system installed for Civic Center Music Hall patrons with hearing aids
The Civic Center Music Hall invested in improvements for patrons with hearing aids with the installation of a new hearing loop system in the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre.
02/26/2018 3:09 PM
Delivery of new, large recycling carts begins Monday for urban Oklahoma City residents
Oklahoma City is making big changes to its curbside recycling program, and urban residents begin to get their new, larger recycling carts on Monday.
02/23/2018 8:00 AM
Report streetlight outages to OG&E
Call OG&E if you see a streetlight out in Oklahoma City. Dial (405) 272-9741 and be prepared to provide detailed location information to report a streetlight that doesn’t work.
02/06/2018 3:04 PM
Strong Neighborhoods Initiative expands to Capitol Hill, Capitol View
Oklahoma City’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI) is bringing its track record of revitalization success stories to new neighborhoods on the south and northeast sides.
02/02/2018 8:30 AM
New Oklahoma City trash pickup days start Monday
As of Monday, Feb. 5, more than 90,000 of the City’s solid waste customers will have a new trash day or monthly bulky trash pick-up day. Customers may look at their current City of Oklahoma City water bill or visit okc.gov/mytrashday to see if they have a new pickup day.
02/01/2018 12:48 PM
Walking on frozen ponds and lakes in OKC parks could be deadly
Walking on frozen ponds and lakes could be a deadly mistake.
01/05/2018 2:28 PM
Keep your pets safe during dangerously cold weather with Animal Welfare’s tips
A dangerous cold front this weekend in Oklahoma City is expected to send temperatures plummeting to the single digits, which can be deadly for pets without a warm place to take shelter.
12/29/2017 1:08 PM
OKC Utilities to roll out new trash collection days beginning Feb. 5
About half of Oklahoma City trash collection customers will have a new day for trash, recycling and bulky waste pickup beginning Feb. 5.
12/21/2017 11:36 AM
Turn off sprinklers during freezing weather to avoid icy sidewalks and streets
Don’t forget to turn off sprinkler systems when it’s freezing outside – icy sidewalks and streets are dangerous, and violators are subject to a fine.
12/08/2017 10:57 AM
Don’t let your drains gobble holiday fats, oils and grease
With the holiday cooking season upon us, the Utilities Department wants to remind residents to avoid pouring cooking oils and grease down the drain.
11/15/2017 10:52 AM
OKC Utilities receives recognition for its 2017 Water Conservation Plan
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) recognized the Utilities Department with its inaugural Oklahoma Water for 2060 Excellence Award for a public water source during the Governor’s Water Conference on Nov. 1.
11/09/2017 1:58 PM
OKC Utilities Customer Service Contact Center changes business hours
The Utilities Department’s Customer Service Contact Center has changed its hours of operation to better serve customers during peak call times. The new hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
11/09/2017 1:37 PM