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Oklahoma City Council adopts 2024 budget
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday adopted the City Manager’s 2024 budget. The operating budget, which pays for the City’s day-to-day operations, is budgeted at $904.3 million. The 2024 budget includes funding for 5,108 full-time positions, which is an increase of 119 positions (2.4%) from FY 23.
06/06/2023 12:00 PM
Oklahoma City Parks hosts “Family Tree” Golf Tournament on Father’s Day weekend
Golfers of all ages and skill levels are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with their families by playing in Oklahoma City’s Parks Department’s first multigenerational golf tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Club, 4491 Lake Hefner Dr., on Saturday, June 17.
06/05/2023 2:36 PM
Mayor David Holt elected 2025-2026 president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Today at the Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Columbus, the membership elected Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt to serve as the 2025-2026 President of the organization. In the near term, Mayor Holt assumes office immediately as the organization’s Second Vice President.
06/05/2023 10:59 AM
Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks
To keep 911 phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the City of Oklahoma City asks residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks. It’s illegal to buy, sell or use fireworks in the City of Oklahoma City. Sparklers, snakes, bottle rockets and other popular...
06/05/2023 10:01 AM
Animal Shelter closes after another respiratory outbreak
The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter closed to the public this afternoon for the second time this year to keep an upper respiratory infection from spreading through the Shelter and to other dogs in the metro.
06/03/2023 5:21 PM
Oklahoma City busca la opinión del público para las alineaciones preliminares del Proyecto de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido de MAPS 4 EMBARK
La Ciudad de Oklahoma City invita a los residentes a participar en las reuniones abiertas al público y compartir sus opiniones sobre las alternativas preliminares (o alineaciones) para los corredores de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido (BRT) en el Sur y el Noreste de Oklahoma City.
06/01/2023 11:29 AM
Results of annual count of OKC’s homeless population released
The community conducted its annual Point in Time Count of the homeless population on January 26, and 1,436 people were counted. This is slightly up from 1,339 in 2022. Communities that receive funding from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development are required to conduct the survey at
06/01/2023 10:38 AM
City seeks public input on MAPS 4 EMBARK Bus Rapid Transit preliminary alignments
The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to attend public open houses and share feedback on preliminary alternatives (or alignments) for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors in South and Northeast Oklahoma City.
05/31/2023 4:44 PM
Residents have through June 4 to weigh in on OKC’s proposed 2024 budget
People can visit okc.gov/budget to review a copy of the proposed budget book and use the online form to submit comments by June 4. People can also text comments to (405) 252-1053 or email them to budgetcomments@okc.gov.
05/31/2023 10:46 AM
MAPS 3 Lower Scissortail Park receives national awards for partnering efforts
MAPS 3 Lower Scissortail Park received top industry awards for the projects’ partnering efforts. The project won the International Partnering Institute’s 2023 Ruby Level Partnered Project of the Year. Additionally, the project received the organization’s highest honor, the 2023 Partnering Champion A
05/30/2023 3:22 PM
City of OKC hosts onsite hiring event for part- and full-time jobs June 8
Make summer a splash with a part-time OKC Parks position. Those interested in full-time work can also interview for various grounds and water line maintenance positions at the event. Applicants can visit the City’s one-stop hiring event June 8 to interview and potentially leave with conditional job
05/26/2023 10:08 AM
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation welcomes summer with a splash
Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of its spray grounds and Family Aquatic Centers (FAQ's) on May 27.
05/24/2023 5:00 PM
NW 63rd east of Meridian closed after water main break
A one-block section of NW 63rd Street between N Meridian Avenue and N Warren Avenue will be closed for several days while crews work to repair the road resulting from a break to a 6-inch water main overnight on Tuesday, May 23.
05/24/2023 12:55 PM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day holiday schedule
Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, May 31. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK buses on weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar on regular schedule. Free fares for both. Reduced customer service hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.).
05/24/2023 12:28 PM
Human Rights Commission to host presentation on the history of human rights in Oklahoma; live stream option now available
The community is invited to learn about the history of human rights in Oklahoma City by attending a free presentation from Dr. George Henderson, a civil rights pioneer in higher education. The presentation, which is open to the public, is part of Oklahoma City’s Human Rights Commission’s May meeting
05/15/2023 10:03 AM
OKC Animal Shelter to reopen for Mother’s Day adoptions May 12-14; fees waived
Become a pet parent and celebrate the reopening of Oklahoma City’s Animal Shelter Mother’s Day weekend with free adoption fees for dogs and cats May 12-14. All adoptable dogs and cats are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, treated for worms and spayed or neutered.
05/11/2023 9:13 AM
Two downtown streets to close temporarily May 9
Park Avenue from N Harvey Ave. east to Broadway Ave. and Robinson Ave. from West Main Street north to Robert S Kerr Ave. will be closed to traffic and, at times pedestrians, from 4 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 for local filming.
05/04/2023 7:10 AM
Judge Kendal Huber Tawwater to be sworn in as Municipal Court judge May 9
Judge Kendal Huber Tawwater will be sworn in by Mayor David Holt as Oklahoma City’s newest municipal judge at 8 a.m. on May 9. The ceremony will take place in the executive conference room before the City Council meeting.
05/03/2023 2:26 PM
How to prepare for tornadoes in Oklahoma City
It’s important to stay weather aware year-round, particularly in May, when tornado chances increase in Oklahoma City. Having a tornado plan and constantly communicating that plan to your family and friends can be your key to survival.
05/02/2023 12:32 PM
Residents can weigh in on OKCs proposed 2024 budget
Residents are invited to provide input on Oklahoma City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024.
05/02/2023 9:58 AM