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Oklahoma City budget hearings begin Tuesday
The Oklahoma City Council’s hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget begin Tuesday, with an overview presentation and proposed budget presentations from the Fire Department, Municipal Court and Police Department.
04/30/2021 11:30 AM
‘Path Poems’ permanently installed in 8 Oklahoma City parks to mark National Poetry Month
Just as National Poetry Month wraps up in April, Oklahoma City residents can enjoy a new public art project bringing poetry to eight local parks.
04/29/2021 12:00 PM
OKC Parks now hiring and training lifeguards, swim instructors, cashiers, more fun summertime positions
Looking for a fun summer job that gets you poolside while making a difference in your community? Join the OKC Parks Aquatics team – we’ll train you, pay you well and provide a positive and energetic work environment this summer.
04/28/2021 9:35 AM
Bulky waste collection delayed in Oklahoma City
Some residential utilities customers in Oklahoma City may have a delay to bulky waste pickup as crews work to keep up with increased demand.
04/28/2021 8:54 AM
Businesses, others retain right to require masks as Oklahoma City mask ordinance expires April 30
Like longstanding “no shirt, no shoes: no service” rights, everyone in Oklahoma City may require mask use on their own property. That includes all businesses, public and private organizations, property owners and leaseholders.
04/26/2021 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Council declines to vote on early expiration of mask ordinance; masks required through April 30
The April 30 expiration date of Oklahoma City’s mask ordinance remains unchanged after the City Council declined to vote Tuesday on ending it early.
04/13/2021 11:19 AM
Oklahoma City Council defers vote to April 13 on possible early expiration of mask ordinance; masks still required in OKC
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to defer a vote until April 13 on allowing the early expiration of the City’s mask ordinance.
03/30/2021 11:29 AM
OKC Parks Daddy Daughter Dance moves to Scissortail Sky Rink for outdoor beach bash theme
OKC Parks is revamping its seventh annual Daddy Daughter Dance as a safe and fun outdoor event with a new summer theme: Beach Bash.
03/26/2021 9:15 AM
Councilmen Stone, Stonecipher propose early expiration of Oklahoma City mask ordinance
Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone and Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher will jointly propose an ordinance amendment that, if approved, would allow Oklahoma City's mask ordinance to expire early on March 31.
03/24/2021 5:07 PM
Don’t wait: Prepare for severe weather now as storm season begins in Oklahoma City
Now is the time to prepare for severe weather season in Oklahoma City, so you aren’t scrambling at the last minute to make a plan to keep your family safe during a tornado or thunderstorm.
03/22/2021 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City Council caps price of water, lowering cost to residents after February faucet dripping
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to cap the price of water, helping customers who dripped their faucets during extreme February cold.
03/16/2021 2:25 PM
Mayor Holt receives COVID-19 vaccine, encourages Oklahoma City residents to get vaccinated
Mayor David Holt encouraged all Oklahoma City residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine and end the pandemic, receiving the vaccine himself Monday from the OKC-County Health Department (OCCHD).
03/15/2021 11:20 AM
City reopens lakes, pond and canal surfaces
Unless posted otherwise, all Oklahoma City-owned lake, canal and pond surfaces are open once again to fishing, boating and other lake activities where permitted.
02/24/2021
Monday trash collection cancelled due to weather
Oklahoma City is postponing trash, recycling and bulky waste collection for Monday, Feb. 15 due to current weather conditions.
02/14/2021
Storm debris pick-up nearing completion
Crews are on track to finish collecting the second round of storm debris left after the Oct. 2020 ice storms earlier than anticipated. Residents who have debris remaining after the second pass will need to set it out with their regular monthly bulky waste. To see your next bulky waste day, visit okc
02/09/2021
Conserve water, help your garden by ordering discounted rain barrel by April 28
The City of Oklahoma City and the Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance (COSWA) are offering discounted rain barrels for sale to encourage residents to conserve water and reduce pollution.
02/01/2021
City of OKC notifications and news release subscriptions
We are moving our email news releases to a new platform on Feb. 1. If you want to keep receiving City news releases, click here.
01/29/2021 2:45 PM
Employee, firefighters and police officer of the year honored at Oklahoma City Council meeting
The City Council and South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club honored the City’s Emergency Manager, two firefighters and a police officer as Oklahoma City’s employees of the year for their outstanding performance and dedication in 2020.
01/19/2021 9:00 AM
Oklahoma City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday schedule
City of Oklahoma City services are affected Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
01/13/2021 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City ice storm debris pickup crews making progress, remain on track to finish first pass
With many of the hardest-hit areas cleared out, Oklahoma City’s ice storm debris pickup crews remain on track to finish their first pass by the end of the month.
01/12/2021 1:50 PM