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OKC offers options for Christmas tree disposal
Don’t simply throw your Christmas tree away – turn it into free mulch with help from the City of Oklahoma City. Residential Oklahoma City Solid Waste customers with curbside trash and bulky waste services may also set their natural or artificial trees at the curbside for collection with other bulky
12/20/2022 8:24 AM
Help prevent broken pipes during freezing weather
With pre-Christmas temperatures expected to dip well below freezing later this week, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department wants to remind residents of how to protect their plumbing and help pipes from bursting.
12/19/2022 12:49 PM
Celebrate “Hounds for the Holidays” with waived adoption fees at OKC Animal Welfare
OKC Animal Welfare is waiving all adoption fees in celebration of “Hounds for the Holidays.” The event begins at noon today, Dec. 16, and ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at OKC Animal Welfare, 2811 SE 29th St.
12/16/2022 11:42 AM
Know what’s “Naughty” and what’s “Nice” for your recycling cart this holiday season
The holiday season may be time to be jolly, but it’s also a time to remind everyone about what’s “Naughty” and “Nice” for residential curbside recycling. Customers can help us cut down on recycling contamination by remembering to recycle right.
12/15/2022 2:42 PM
Updated candidate list for Oklahoma City Council general election Feb. 14
The list of City Council candidates changed from 13 to 12 today after candidate Chris Cowden, who filed to represent Ward 2, was struck from the ballot by the Oklahoma County Election Board.
12/13/2022 4:28 PM
Dedication for Scissortail Park’s “Light as a Feather” Dec. 21
Oklahoma City residents and visitors are invited to a dedication and official lighting ceremony for the newly installed “Light as a Feather” sculpture located on the northeast corner of Scissortail Park, near Oklahoma City Boulevard and Robinson Avenue.
12/13/2022 9:01 AM
Twelve candidates file for Oklahoma City Council general election Feb. 14
Twelve candidates filed to run in the Oklahoma City Council election to represent Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8. The general election is set for Feb. 14. All voters in Wards 2, 5, 6, and 8 are eligible to vote.
12/07/2022 5:55 PM
Multicultural plaza renderings unveiled for Capitol Hill
Renderings for a vibrant multicultural plaza to be built in Oklahoma City’s historic Capitol Hill Calle Dos Cinco were unveiled on Thursday by the City of Oklahoma City Planning Department’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative.
12/02/2022 2:24 PM
City of OKC interviewing entry-level positions starting at $15.68 an hour and up on Dec. 15
Oklahoma City is interviewing and hiring entry-level positions with potential for fast-track promotion in the Utilities, Parks and Airports Departments Dec. 15.
12/02/2022 1:51 PM
MAPS 4 to host open houses for city-wide park improvement projects
MAPS 4 will host a series of public open house events to gather input for the Neighborhood and Community Parks Master Plan. The City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents to share ideas on improvements to 105 community and neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City as a part of MAPS 4.
12/02/2022 9:07 AM
OKC Municipal Court extends penalty reduction program through June
From now through June 30, 2023, people with outstanding warrants for unpaid Oklahoma City tickets, for class “a” offenses issued on or before June 30, 2020, can save money and get a fresh start, by calling the Oklahoma City Municipal Court at (405) 297-3898. You won’t be arrested or go to jail.
11/22/2022 3:46 PM
Oklahoma City’s November sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s November sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
11/22/2022 2:36 PM
Don’t let fats, oils and grease gobble up your holiday fun
The holiday season is upon us, and that means lots of cooking with fats, oils, and grease, also known as FOG.
11/22/2022 2:28 PM
Oklahoma City’s Thanksgiving weekend holiday schedule
The Thanksgiving weekend holiday schedule for City of OKC services is below. Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 24 - No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Saturday, Nov. 26. EMBARK buses on weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar on a regular schedule. Free fares for both.
11/18/2022 8:11 AM
OKC Street crews ready to treat snow routes
Oklahoma City Street crews driving 17 trucks mounted with plows and salt spreaders are ready to respond once snow begins to accumulate along the City’s snow routes. Crews will work 12-hour shifts until the snow routes are clear.
11/14/2022 9:37 AM
MAPS 4 seeks public input for city-wide park improvement projects
The City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents to share ideas on improvements to 105 community and neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City as a part of MAPS 4 by completing the survey at maps4parks.com. The survey is available in English and Spanish and will be open through May 2023.
11/10/2022 9:30 AM
Oklahoma City’s Veterans Day holiday schedule
The Veterans Day holiday schedule for City of OKC services is as follows. Friday, Nov. 11, Trash and recycling collection as usual. EMBARK buses on a regular schedule. OKC Streetcar on a regular schedule.
11/03/2022 9:40 AM
City hosts listening sessions about murals
The Oklahoma City Planning Department is hosting two listening sessions to address concerns raised about murals in the City’s proposed sign code.
11/02/2022 11:28 AM
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
New location due to rain - MAPS 4 to host open house events to gather input on beautification projects
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking public input on the MAPS 4 Beautification projects at two open house events. Residents are invited to learn about and weigh in on which beautification projects they would like to see implemented as a part of MAPS 4.
10/28/2022 1:29 PM