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OKC Parks & Recreation produces first musical performance
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation is proud to perform its very first musical production, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Performances will be held Nov. 17-19 at Taylor Performing Arts Center, 1115 SW 70th St.
11/01/2022 3:08 PM
Water and wastewater bill pay assistance program available to Oklahoma City Utilities customers
Oklahoma City Utilities customers who need help paying a water or wastewater bill may now turn to Oklahoma Human Services for help.
10/27/2022 10:47 AM
Water Trust officials request water release from Canton Lake to meet Central Oklahoma water needs
Officials with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to draw water from Lake Canton in northwest Oklahoma. The water is needed to help increase water levels at Lake Hefner, which serves as a primary water source for the City of Oklahoma City.
10/14/2022 4:16 PM
Community invited to dedication of Larry McAtee Park at Crystal Lake
The community is invited to a park naming ceremony in honor of former Councilman Larry McAtee who spent two decades serving Oklahoma City and the residents of Ward 3.
10/03/2022 11:26 AM
Enjoy five weeks of family films in OKC Parks
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation launches its Fall Family Film Series from Sept. 16 through Oct. 14.
09/12/2022 9:02 AM
City needs feedback on proposed zoning codes
The Oklahoma City Planning Department is hosting two open houses in September to get feedback from residents about how future residential and commercial development should look in the City.
09/02/2022 2:15 PM
City offers free landfill day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, September 10
Fall landscape season is upon us. That means Oklahoma City residential solid waste customers can get rid of their extra junk or landscape debris during the City’s Free Landfill Day on Saturday, September 10.
09/02/2022 11:06 AM
City officials request water release from Canton Lake to meet Central Oklahoma drinking water needs
Utilities officials with the City of Oklahoma City are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to draw water from Lake Canton in northwest Oklahoma. The water is needed to help increase water levels at Lake Hefner, which serves as a primary drinking water source for OKC.
08/11/2022 3:37 PM
Feedback needed on proposed zoning codes
The Oklahoma City Planning Department is hosting an open house to get feedback from residents about how future residential and commercial development should look in the City. The come-and-go event will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on August 20 at Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 NE 23rd St.
08/04/2022 8:47 AM
OKC residents’ feedback requested via natural disaster survey
Oklahoma City residents can help the City identify what five actions would best reduce the effect of natural disasters on their homes and businesses by taking a short survey.
07/27/2022 2:41 PM
July open houses scheduled to get feedback on proposed zoning codes
The come-and-go open houses provide an informal way to talk to Planning Department staff about future updates to the City’s Zoning and Development codes.
07/12/2022 3:51 PM
Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s reaffirm OKC Utilities AAA and Aaa ratings
S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) have reaffirmed the AAA and Aaa ratings of the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT). The ratings place OCWUT among the top 7% and 5%, respectively, for municipal water and wastewater utilities.
07/07/2022 9:40 AM
June open houses scheduled to get feedback on proposed zoning codes
The community is encouraged to attend one of two open houses hosted in June by the OKC Planning Department. The open houses are to give feedback on how proposed zoning and planning updates to the City’s Development codes could affect future residential and commercial development in the City.
06/02/2022 3:33 PM
Save money this summer with these water-saving tips from OKC Utilities
Oklahoma City residents wanting to reduce their water bill this summer may want to check their sprinkler systems. Broken heads or lines, or a poorly programmed schedule, can cause residents to use more water than is needed to enjoy a green and lush lawn in the summer.
05/31/2022
Learn about flood hazards with Oklahoma City Emergency Management May 31
Learn how to keep your loved ones and your property safe by joining a free flood hazards webinar, hosted by the Oklahoma City Office of Emergency Management in English and Spanish, May 31.
05/26/2022 5:03 PM
City offers free landfill day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, May 14
Spring cleaning season is upon us. That means Oklahoma City residential solid waste customers can get rid of their extra junk or landscape debris during the City’s Free Landfill Day on Saturday, May 14.
05/12/2022 10:47 AM
Feedback needed on proposed approach for OKC’s zoning codes
The community is encouraged to attend one of nine open houses hosted by the OKC Planning Department to give feedback on how proposed zoning and planning updates to the City’s Development codes could affect future residential and commercial development in the City.
05/12/2022 9:04 AM
New coalition to host solar energy seminar May 10 at Belle Isle Library
Oklahoma City residents and business owners interested in learning about the benefits of solar energy are invited to attend a free solar seminar offered by a new coalition led by the City’s Office of Sustainability and other local organizations called Solarize OKC.
05/06/2022 11:01 AM
Oklahoma City celebrates national “Drinking Water Week”
The City of Oklahoma City is joining municipal water utilities across the country to recognize May 1-7 as this year’s National Drinking Water Week.
05/02/2022 9:59 AM
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes OKC as a Tree City USA® for the 17th year
Oklahoma City was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to supporting a community that places value on the planting and caring of trees.
04/27/2022 4:19 PM