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Oklahoma City Council approves urban chickens and quail
After more than seven years of debate, City Council today approved the raising of chickens and quail in Oklahoma City backyards.
02/01/2022 11:00 AM
General election for Oklahoma City mayor is Feb. 8
Oklahoma City voters head to the polls on Feb. 8 to cast ballots in the general mayoral election.
01/31/2022 2:26 PM
Coyne/Hirst spin art unveiled at OKC Convention Center
Artwork created by Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne and world-renown artist Damien Hirst now has a home at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
01/26/2022 11:58 AM
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice hosts meetings on Northeast development, Jan. 25, 27 & 29
Everyone is invited to Join Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice for a series of meetings to learn about projects underway within Northeast Oklahoma City and Ward 7, and envision the future of NE OKC’s historic Jewel Theater.
01/20/2022 1:05 PM
Oklahoma City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday schedule
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday schedule for City of OKC
01/12/2022 3:44 PM
Turn off sprinklers during freezing weather
Residents and business owners are reminded to turn off their automatic sprinkler systems when the threat of freezing weather moves into the metro.
01/07/2022 6:14 PM
OKC residents asked to take natural disaster survey
Oklahoma City residents can help the City get federal grants for projects that reduce the damage from natural disasters by taking a short survey on okc.gov/prepare.
01/04/2022 9:40 AM
City of Oklahoma City offers options for Christmas tree disposal
Don’t just throw your Christmas tree away – turn it into free mulch with help from the City of Oklahoma City.
12/27/2021 3:20 PM
Oklahoma City employees pledge $525,900 to local charities
Employees with the City of Oklahoma City pledged to donate $525,900 through the 2021 Heart of the City charitable giving campaign.
12/21/2021 12:27 PM
Oklahoma City’s December sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s December sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
12/21/2021 12:24 PM
Oklahoma City’s holiday schedule
The holiday schedule for City of OKC services
12/21/2021 12:18 PM
City of Oklahoma City reminds you what’s naughty and what’s nice for your holiday recycling
The December holiday season marks a time for parties, poinsettias and presents under the tree. Instead of tossing it all in your Big Blue trash cart, try recycling instead. Here’s a list from the City of Oklahoma City that shows what’s naughty and what’s nice for our recycling stream.
12/17/2021 1:45 PM
City offers two free landfill days for bagged leaves
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department is extending its free landfill day program to help residential solid waste customers with their bagged leaf debris.
12/09/2021 5:14 PM
Four candidates file to run for Oklahoma City mayor
Four candidates filed to run in the City of Oklahoma City’s mayoral election, setting up a general election Feb.8.
12/09/2021 9:14 AM
Candidate filing deadline Dec. 8 for OKC mayoral election, vote on Feb. 8
Candidates may file now through Dec. 8 to run in the City of Oklahoma City’s mayoral election, with voting in the general election set for Feb. 8
12/07/2021 7:47 AM
OKC celebrates Route 66 by installing 200 historic signs
City crews recently installed 200 Route 66 signs so residents and visitors can retrace America’s Mother Road and its many alignments through Oklahoma City.
11/30/2021
August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean”
The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Civic Center Music Hall, is proud to present August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean” Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 12.
11/24/2021 4:37 PM
MAPS 4 subcommittee members appointed
Today, Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council approved 54 appointments to serve on six MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board subcommittees. The volunteers will help guide 16 projects included in the MAPS 4 program.
11/23/2021 9:17 AM
Oklahoma City’s November sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s November sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
11/23/2021
Oklahoma City’s Thanksgiving weekend holiday schedule
Click here for the Thanksgiving weekend holiday schedule for City of OKC services
11/19/2021