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A Better Way program launches in Oklahoma City, offering beautification work to people who panhandle
A Better Way is launching in Oklahoma City on Sept. 13 – a local version of a groundbreaking employment program in Tulsa and other communities offering beautification work to people who panhandle.
09/09/2021 8:00 AM
Enroll in EMSAcare in September to cover your household for emergency ambulance service
September is EMSAcare month in Oklahoma City, when Oklahoma City residents may change their membership with the ambulance service from Sept. 1-30.
08/30/2021 10:24 AM
Summer heat is here, conserve water to avoid a high bill
Outdoor water use in Oklahoma City can account for about 40% of household consumption. Landscape sprinkler system use is the most common cause of an unexpected high water bill. Use water wisely with these tips.
08/27/2021 9:18 AM
Share your thoughts on Oklahoma City’s development codes using online surveys
Help shape updates to Oklahoma City’s development codes by filling out surveys online.
08/16/2021 8:59 AM
OKC resumes normal bulky waste operations, 2 free landfill days remain
The City of Oklahoma City has resumed its normal bulky trash collection schedule after experiencing delays primarily attributed to a higher-than-usual number of set-outs.
08/10/2021 11:57 AM
Preliminary recommendations on community policing, law enforcement policy presented this week in Oklahoma City
Preliminary recommendations on the future of community policing and law enforcement policy are being presented to volunteer panels this week in Oklahoma City, the next step before City Council consideration later this year.
08/10/2021 9:01 AM
Construction begins on MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center in south Oklahoma City
City leaders broke ground today on the City’s fourth MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, 13660 S Western Ave.
08/04/2021 1:54 PM
Oklahoma City’s July sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s July sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were far above this month last year and the combined monthly projection.
08/04/2021 8:51 AM
Oklahoma City’s Hefner Golf Club makes improvements as recovery from winter storms continues
New sod, 6 acres of grass sprigs and a new irrigation system this fall are part of Lake Hefner Golf Club’s plan to make improvements and help the turf recover from the winter’s historic cold snap.
07/28/2021 8:47 AM
Oklahoma City offering 3 free landfill days for OKC trash customers
The Utilities Department is offering three free landfill days to Oklahoma City solid waste services customers with extra junk or landscape debris.
07/20/2021 11:08 AM
Groundbreaking ceremony rescheduled for Aug. 4 for MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center in south Oklahoma City
A rescheduled groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 10 a.m. Aug. 4 for the fourth MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, 13660 S Western Ave. Everyone is invited to the event, which was postponed from its original date because of rain.
07/07/2021 9:37 AM
Community pools open in time for Fourth of July on odd-even schedule with Family Aquatic Centers
Woodson and Northeast community swimming pools will open beginning Friday, July 2, on the same odd-even schedule as Oklahoma City’s Family Aquatic Centers (FACs).
06/30/2021 9:58 AM
Bulky waste collection still delayed for some OKC customers
Crews are working longer hours and weekends to try to catch up with increased volume of Oklahoma City bulky waste collections, but some customers may still have a short delay.
06/29/2021 2:27 PM
Oklahoma City’s Independence Day holiday schedule
City of OKC services are affected July 4-5 in observance of Independence Day.
06/29/2021 8:00 AM
Blue-green algae present in Oklahoma City’s Lake Hefner
This summer’s recent rainfall events are having an impact on Lake Hefner, with blue-green algae now present.
06/28/2021 10:06 AM
Deadline to clear your warrants at a reduced cost for overdue Oklahoma City tickets extended to Dec. 31
The deadline has been extended to Dec. 31 for the Oklahoma City Municipal Court penalty reduction program to clear years-old warrants at a reduced cost.
06/24/2021 10:10 AM
Oklahoma City’s June sales and use tax summary
Oklahoma City’s June sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections nearly matched May’s all-time record, a significant increase compared to this month last year and far above the monthly projection.
06/24/2021 8:50 AM
Groundbreaking ceremony planned for MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center in south Oklahoma City
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 10 a.m. June 29 for the fourth MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, 13660 S Western Ave. Everyone is invited.
06/23/2021 9:46 AM
Plenty of parking, transit, park-and-ride and cycling options in downtown Oklahoma City during busy event weekend
This weekend will be one of Oklahoma City’s busiest for special events in the downtown area, but there are plenty of parking, transit, park-and-ride and cycling options no matter where you’re headed.
06/23/2021 8:54 AM
HBCU-style All-Star Band program comes to Oklahoma City
Local high school and college students can help preserve the culture of show style marching bands this summer with the new Oklahoma City All-Star Band program offered through OKC Parks.
06/18/2021 8:27 AM