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Save money this summer with these water-saving tips from OKC Utilities
Oklahoma City residents wanting to reduce their water bill this summer may want to check their sprinkler systems. Broken heads or lines, or a poorly programmed schedule, can cause residents to use more water than is needed to enjoy a green and lush lawn in the summer.
05/31/2022
Learn about flood hazards with Oklahoma City Emergency Management May 31
Learn how to keep your loved ones and your property safe by joining a free flood hazards webinar, hosted by the Oklahoma City Office of Emergency Management in English and Spanish, May 31.
05/26/2022 5:03 PM
Debi Martin receives highest civilian honor from U.S. Navy League
The U.S Navy honored City Council Chief of Staff Debi Martin May 20 with the Meritorious Service Award, the highest honor a civilian can receive from the National Office of the U.S. Navy League.
05/26/2022 4:48 PM
Matt Weller selected to succeed Jim Williamson as City Auditor
The Oklahoma City Council announced the appointment of Matt Weller as the new City Auditor.
05/24/2022 4:30 PM
Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
05/24/2022 1:11 PM
Temporary closure of Kelley Ave from Wilshire Blvd to Musgrave Blvd
Beginning Monday, Aug. 22, Kelley Avenue will temporarily close from Wilshire Boulevard to Musgrave Boulevard.
05/24/2022 1:11 PM
OKC City Council considers reinstating the Human Rights Commission
The Oklahoma City Council is considering an ordinance to reestablish the City’s Human Rights Commission after an ordinance repealed it nearly 30 years ago.
05/24/2022 12:45 PM
Apply for the Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Camp today
The Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Camp application deadline has been extended to June 10. Students, grade 9-12, are invited to attend the free overnight camp at Northeastern State University (NSU) Tahlequah campus, July 17-22. Participants and their chaperones will stay in NSU residence halls.
05/19/2022 5:01 PM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day holiday schedule
City offices closed Memorial Day Monday, May 30. No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, June 1. Bulky waste pickup not affected. EMBARK buses on weekend schedule. OKC Streetcar on regular schedule. Fares are free.
05/19/2022 9:52 AM
OKC Animal Welfare adoption fees waived in celebration of Best Friends National Adoption Weekend
To celebrate the Best Friends National Adoption Weekend, OKC Animal Welfare is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats May 20-22.
05/18/2022 4:56 PM
USS Oklahoma City to be decommissioned Friday
The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) will be decommissioned Friday, May 20, at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, after more than 34 years of service.
05/18/2022 10:49 AM
City offers free landfill day for OKC residential trash customers on Saturday, May 14
Spring cleaning season is upon us. That means Oklahoma City residential solid waste customers can get rid of their extra junk or landscape debris during the City’s Free Landfill Day on Saturday, May 14.
05/12/2022 10:47 AM
Feedback needed on proposed approach for OKC’s zoning codes
The community is encouraged to attend one of nine open houses hosted by the OKC Planning Department to give feedback on how proposed zoning and planning updates to the City’s Development codes could affect future residential and commercial development in the City.
05/12/2022 9:04 AM
New coalition to host solar energy seminar May 10 at Belle Isle Library
Oklahoma City residents and business owners interested in learning about the benefits of solar energy are invited to attend a free solar seminar offered by a new coalition led by the City’s Office of Sustainability and other local organizations called Solarize OKC.
05/06/2022 11:01 AM
Job and Resource Fair scheduled May 14 at Douglass High School football stadium
The community is invited to join Councilwoman Nikki Nice for Ward 7’s second annual Job and Resource Fair. The event is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 14 at Douglass High School’s Moses F. Miller Stadium, 900 N Martin Luther King Ave.
05/04/2022 10:07 AM
Oklahoma City Council receives proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023, which begins July 1.
05/03/2022 11:16 AM
Oklahoma City celebrates national “Drinking Water Week”
The City of Oklahoma City is joining municipal water utilities across the country to recognize May 1-7 as this year’s National Drinking Water Week.
05/02/2022 9:59 AM
Oklahoma City budget hearings begin May 3
Hearings on the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget begin May 3, with a budget overview and proposed budget presentations from the Fire Department and Police Department.
04/29/2022 8:20 AM
OKC Animal Welfare waives adoption fees to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
To celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, OKC Animal Welfare is waiving adoption fees for dogs on Saturday, April 30.
04/28/2022 1:03 PM
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes OKC as a Tree City USA® for the 17th year
Oklahoma City was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to supporting a community that places value on the planting and caring of trees.
04/27/2022 4:19 PM