Streets, parks and sports facilities highlight first Better Streets, Safer City bond sale

Projects expected to be funded by the first Better Streets, Safer City bond sale include streets across Oklahoma City, a new soccer complex on the northwest side and improvements to sports facilities.

04/23/2018 11:29 AM

NW 10th temporarily closed Friday from Broadway to Oklahoma

For about six hours beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, NW 10th Street will be closed from Broadway Avenue to Oklahoma Avenue in the downtown area.

04/12/2018 3:30 PM

Mayor David Holt sworn in, begins four-year term

Mayor David Holt took the oath of office Tuesday as Oklahoma City’s 36th Mayor, starting his four-year term by leading his first City Council meeting.

04/10/2018 8:45 AM

Volunteer opportunities with local disaster response groups available now

Don’t wait until after a disaster to volunteer to help – volunteer now with a disaster response organization to be in the best position to make a difference when your neighbors need you most.

04/09/2018 2:07 PM

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

Join Mayor-elect David Holt for swearing in, virtual open house and reception April 10

Celebrate Oklahoma City’s first new Mayor in 14 years by joining Mayor-elect David Holt on April 10 as he takes the oath of office and hosts a virtual open house and reception.

03/30/2018 8:45 AM

Oklahoma City’s March sales tax summary

The March sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 28.7 percent compared to the same month last year, above the amended monthly projection by 11 percent.

03/29/2018 11:09 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

Wait ’til 8: Keep puppies, kittens with their moms until they’re 8 weeks old

If your pet is expecting a litter of puppies or kittens this spring, “Wait ’til 8” and help save their lives by keeping them with their mother for eight weeks.

03/22/2018 10:01 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

Public invited to MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Streetcar open house March 30

Be among the first people to get a glimpse at transit’s future in Oklahoma City at the MAPS 3 OKC Streetcar open house on March 30.

03/19/2018 8:48 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

Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s reaffirm Oklahoma City’s AAA bond rating

For the eighth year in a row, the City of Oklahoma City has earned the highest bond ratings possible from two of the nation’s most respected financial rating services.

03/13/2018 12:16 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

Oklahoma City’s February sales tax summary

03/01/2018 2:19 PM

Council approves first Better Streets, Safer City street improvement projects

Less than two months after Better Streets, Safer City sales tax collections began, the Oklahoma City Council has given the green light to the first projects.

02/28/2018 11:57 AM

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