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Oklahoma City’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend schedule
The Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 28) schedule for City of OKC services: No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Saturday, Nov. 30. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fare for bus, OKC Streetcar and RAPID.
11/20/2024 8:40 AM
Former Councilman Lee E. Cooper, Jr. appointed to vacant Ward 7 seat
The City Council has appointed former Councilman Lee E. Cooper, Jr. to serve as the new Ward 7 Councilmember. Councilman Cooper will take the oath of office at an upcoming City Council meeting and will serve until the next elected Councilmember takes office on April 29, 2025.
11/19/2024 4:13 PM
City Council approves land donation agreement for MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium
Today Oklahoma City Council approved a real estate donation agreement with Echo to donate nine acres of land, located in the vicinity of South Shields Boulevard and SE 3rd Street, identified as the site for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium.
11/19/2024 11:13 AM
City Council approves final plans for new MAPS 4 animal shelter
Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for a new, modern animal shelter as part of MAPS 4. The new 69,602-square-foot facility will replace OKC Animal Welfare’s current facility, offering enhanced services for animals and residents while significantly expanding capacity.
11/19/2024 10:52 AM
Oklahoma City Council recognizes employers that support veteran initiatives
Oklahoma City Council, Community Service Council (CSC) and CSC’s Oklahoma Veteran Alliance recognized 10 companies from across Oklahoma City today for becoming Veteran Employer Champions.
11/19/2024 9:03 AM
OKC seeks resident input on use of federal HUD funds during December and January public meetings
The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to attend one of four workshops to provide input on how the City spends U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program funds. HUD funding is used for things like affordable housing and economic and workforce development.
11/18/2024 9:37 AM
Oklahoma City Municipal Court canceled Monday morning, Nov. 18; court sessions to resume at noon
Presiding Judge Philippa C. James has canceled all morning Oklahoma City Municipal Court sessions on Monday, Nov. 18 due to expected severe storms. Afternoon court sessions today will continue as planned.
11/18/2024 6:14 AM
OKC expands tornado cleanup plans for SE OKC property owners
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has expanded the type of storm debris the City will collect as a result of the Nov. 3 tornadoes in SE OKC. The collection areas can be found on okc.gov/debrismap.
11/15/2024 5:22 PM
OKC Municipal Court warns public of phone scam
Oklahoma City Municipal Court is warning people who owe money for outstanding tickets to be aware of a spoofing scam that’s underway. Scammers posing as OKC Court employees and law enforcement officers are calling residents from what appears to be an OKC Municipal Court phone number.
11/12/2024 4:40 PM
OKC Utilities Department announces special collection in designated areas for Nov. 3 storm debris
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has finished its assessment of storm damaged areas impacted by the severe weather on Nov. 3.
11/08/2024 5:04 PM
OKC hosts workshops to help shape OKC’s 2025 bond program
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking resident input 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. At the come-and-go workshops, people can visit face-to-face with staff about the projects.
11/08/2024 11:18 AM
OKC hosts workshops to help shape OKC’s 2025 bond program
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking resident input 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.
11/08/2024 10:18 AM
Councilperson James Cooper to host Ward 2 meet-up Nov. 19
Ward 2 residents are invited to a meet-up hosted by Councilperson James Cooper to get an update on topics such as the 2025 GO Bond, MAPS 4, Better Streets, Safer City, parks, Key to Home and more. The meet-up will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Oklahoma City University.
11/07/2024 3:07 PM
Oklahoma City opens outreach offices for residents affected by tornadoes
The City of Oklahoma City is opening two tornado outreach offices this Thursday and Friday to help residents affected by the tornadoes access social services and learn about the rebuilding process.
11/06/2024 9:15 AM
Oklahoma City Utilities Department responds to Nov. 3 storms
Based upon the amount and type of damage expected to be noted during the assessment, Utilities officials anticipate the heavily impacted areas to include only a small portion of OKC. The announcement will be made by Friday, Nov. 8.
11/05/2024 1:11 PM
Oklahoma City’s Veterans Day holiday schedule
Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11): No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Nov. 13. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
11/04/2024 2:19 PM
Nov. 4 GO bond engagement workshop in Spanish canceled due to weather
The come-and-go GO Bond engagement workshop tonight at the Latino Community Development Agency has been canceled due to severe weather potential.
11/04/2024 12:20 PM
Oklahoma City Municipal Court canceled for Monday, Nov. 4
Presiding Judge Philippa C. James has canceled all Oklahoma City Municipal Court sessions on Monday, Nov. 4, due to expected severe weather. Defendants will be notified of their new court date.
11/04/2024 7:04 AM
OKC storm damage situation update: Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m.
An ongoing preliminary damage assessment shows significant damage to homes and businesses across southeast Oklahoma City. Access to the hardest-hit neighborhoods is closed to people who do not live there. Please avoid the area.
11/03/2024 1:50 PM
OKC receives federal grant to plan for transit-oriented development along the Classen corridor
The Transit-Oriented Development Pilot grant awarded to Oklahoma City will fund a plan to encourage new transit-oriented development and affordable housing and improve pedestrian and bicyclist connections along the Classen Corridor’s Northwest Bus Rapid Transit (RAPID NW) line.
11/01/2024 10:06 AM