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Candidate filing is Dec. 2-4 for OKC Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7
Candidates may file Dec. 2-4 to run for the Oklahoma City Council seats in Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7. Voting in the general election is set for Feb. 11, 2025. The nonpartisan election will decide who represents those Wards on the Council for the next four-year term. See a Ward map at okc.gov/WardMap.
10/23/2024 8:42 AM
City Council hires architects for OKC arena
On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Council approved a contract with the architectural team of MANICA Architecture as the Design Architect and TVS as the Architect of Record for the design and development of Oklahoma City’s new arena.
10/22/2024 8:14 AM
Lake Canton water release to replenish Lake Hefner, boosting OKC primary water source
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) 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.
10/21/2024 2:45 PM
City Council to consider hiring arena architects on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Council will consider approving a contract with the architectural team of MANICA Architecture as the Design Architect and TVS as the Architect of Record for the design and development of Oklahoma City’s new arena.
10/18/2024 11:44 AM
Residents invited to Public Safety Advisory Board info session Oct. 24
Everyone is invited to attend a Community Public Safety Advisory Board (CPSAB) Ward 2 info session at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. The free event will be held in the Will Rogers Gardens, Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th St. and is open to the public.
10/17/2024 9:33 AM
OKC Utilities Department publishes water service line inventory, implements plan to meet new EPA lead and copper rules
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), the City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department has published an online inventory of all water service lines connected to the City’s water distribution system.
10/16/2024 9:18 AM
Publica el Departamento de Servicios Básicos de OKC el inventario de tuberías de servicio de agua, implementa plan para cumplir nuevas reglas de la EPA sobre plomo y cobre
El inventario está disponible en okc.gov/leadsafe por medio de la Base de Datos Comunitaria de Eliminación del Plomo. Es un recurso fácil de usar, en donde puede revisarse el tipo de material de las tuberías de servicio de agua públicas y privadas.
10/16/2024 9:10 AM
OKC pide ayuda a sus residentes al planear el programa de bonos para el 2025
La Ciudad de Oklahoma City busca la opinión de los residentes como parte de la planeación de la elección de bonos de Obligación General (GO, por sus siglas en inglés) para otoño del 2025.
10/15/2024 9:15 AM
Thành phố Oklahoma City kêu gọi người dân đóng góp ý kiến cho chương trình trái phiếu năm 2025
Thành phố Oklahoma City kêu gọi ý kiến đóng góp từ người dân trong quá trình lập kế hoạch cho cuộc bầu chọn trái phiếu nghĩa vụ chung (GO) vào mùa Thu năm 2025, khi mà cử tri sẽ bỏ phiếu quyết định về việc tài trợ cho các dự án cơ sở hạ tầng lớn trên toàn thành phố.
10/14/2024 8:44 AM
Former OKC Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee dies at 87
McAtee served Ward 3 from 2001 – 2021, making him the second longest-serving councilperson in Oklahoma City history. He was reelected in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2017.
10/11/2024 9:10 AM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare organiza el Festival Dogtober el 19 de octubre en el Parque Earlywine
El Bienestar Animal de Oklahoma City se enorgullece de organizar su evento anual para mascotas, Dogtober Festival, el sábado 19 de octubre en Earlywine Park, 3033 SW 119th St.
10/10/2024 2:27 PM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare hosts Dogtober Festival Oct. 19 at Earlywine Park
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is proud to host its annual pet event, Dogtober Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Earlywine Park, 3033 SW 119th St. This event, designed for pet owners and animal lovers alike, offers an exciting lineup of activities, expert resources and low-cost services.
10/10/2024 2:24 PM
City Council selects YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City to operate MAPS 4 Senior Wellness Center
The Oklahoma City Council voted this week to select the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City as the operating partner for the MAPS 4 senior health and wellness center project. The project includes $16.7 million for a fifth senior wellness center and $15 million for operations, maintenance and scholarships.
10/10/2024 8:31 AM
Comienza la construcción del centro de apoyo Diversion Hub de MAPS 4
Funcionarios inauguraron la construcción del centro de apoyo Diversion Hub de MAPS 4, un edificio de 35,575 pies cuadrados que permitirá a la organización proporcionar servicios integrales de apoyo a un mayor número de personas y familias que atraviesan por el sistema de justicia penal.
10/10/2024 8:23 AM
OKC asks residents to help shape the 2025 bond program
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking input from residents as it plans for a general obligation (GO) bond election in fall 2025, in which voters decide to fund major infrastructure projects across the city.
10/09/2024 2:58 PM
City Council approves funding for Wiley Post Park, USS Oklahoma City memorial
A long-awaited memorial honoring the legacy of the USS Oklahoma City submarine is expected to open in 2026 after the Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to fund improvements of the park that will be the monument’s home.
10/08/2024 4:20 PM
Construction begins on MAPS 4 Diversion Hub
Officials broke ground today on the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, a 35,575-square-foot building that will allow the organization to provide comprehensive support services to even more people and families impacted by the criminal legal system.
10/08/2024 3:53 PM
OKC Parks offer Halloween fun for all ages
Halloween Harvest will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at six locations throughout the city. These come-and-go events are free, and registration is not required. Activities vary by location, but highlights include trick-or-treating, games, face painting, arts and crafts, food and surprises.
10/07/2024 9:59 AM
OKC water conservation program receives WaterSense Award for Excellence in Education and Outreach
The OKC Utilities Department’s water conservation program, Squeeze Every Drop (SED), has been honored with the prestigious WaterSense Excellence in Education and Outreach Award, marking a significant milestone in the department’s endeavor to promote sustainable practices.
09/30/2024 8:35 AM
OKC Parks offering low-cost fall break camps throughout the City
OKC Parks is offering fall break camps at seven locations throughout Oklahoma City, with some sessions starting as low as $10. All camps are Oct. 14-18, though hours vary by camp.
09/25/2024 4:03 PM