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City of OKC seeks community feedback on okc.gov
The City of Oklahoma City is launching a community survey as part of its plan to improve okc.gov, creating better usability and access to information about City services and programs. The short online survey can be found at vision.okc.gov, a new digital engagement and collaboration portal.
02/23/2024 9:41 AM
Federal Inspection Station project begins at Will Rogers World Airport
Will Rogers World Airport is one step closer to offering direct international flights in and out of Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Airport Trust released bid documents for the construction of a Federal Inspection Station at the Airport (OKC).
02/23/2024 8:49 AM
Key to Home Partnership houses 47 people living in south OKC encampments in February
Forty-seven people living in several outdoor encampments in south Oklahoma City are in the process of being housed and assigned a case manager thanks to intervention by nonprofit organizations that make up the Key to Home Partnership.
02/22/2024 9:10 AM
OKC permitirá letreros temporales en el derecho de paso de la Ciudad con un permiso
A partir del 15 de marzo, la Ciudad permitirá la colocación de letreros temporales en diversos lugares con derecho de paso de la Ciudad, siempre y cuando se cuente con un permiso.
02/20/2024 8:29 AM
OKC Parks’ brings Little League® Baseball to Oklahoma City for the first time
The wait is over. Little League® Baseball comes to Oklahoma City for the first time this spring thanks to Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation. Registration is now open for 10-12-year-olds at okc.gov/parks.
02/19/2024 3:32 PM
Portion of N. May Ave. near 150th closed for water main repair
The far-right southbound lane of May Avenue near N. 144th Street is closed for the next several hours while crews with the Oklahoma City Utilities Department work to repair a 16” water main break in the area.
02/16/2024 1:30 PM
Debbie Miller selected as City’s next Public Works Director
City Manager Craig Freeman announced this week the hiring of Assistant City Engineer Debbie Miller, P.E. to be the City’s next Public Works Director/City Engineer, effective immediately. She is the first female Public Works Director/City Engineer in Oklahoma City’s history.
02/15/2024 1:30 PM
Nueva ordenanza obliga a los propietarios a reparar los carteles exteriores deteriorados
Para embellecer los corredores comerciales y los vecindarios de toda la ciudad, el Consejo Municipal aprobó el 13 de febrero códigos de señalización que obligan a los propietarios a mejorar el mantenimiento de sus carteles exteriores.
02/15/2024 11:51 AM
City Council confirms members of the Community Public Safety Advisory Board
During the Feb. 13 City Council meeting, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt appointed and the City Council confirmed eight of nine people to serve on the newly formed Community Public Safety Advisory Board. The board is a permanent, independent committee that reviews the complaint investigative process.
02/14/2024 11:10 AM
Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center wins Impact Award from ULI
Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation walked away from the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Oklahoma Impact Awards ceremony a winner of the Outstanding Public Initiative Award for the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center.
02/14/2024 8:59 AM
New ordinance allows greater flexibility for muralists to “paint away”
Thanks to today’s sign code ordinance adoption, the City of Oklahoma City makes it easier than ever for artists to create murals. Most murals will no longer require a permit and will not need to be reviewed by the City’s Art Commission.
02/13/2024 1:37 PM
New ordinance requires property owners to fix dilapidated outdoor signs
To beautify business corridors and neighborhoods citywide, Oklahoma City Council adopted sign codes on Feb.13 that require property owners to better maintain their outdoor signage.
02/13/2024 12:33 PM
OKC to allow temporary signs in the City’s right of way with a permit
The City of Oklahoma City will start allowing temporary signs to be placed in many City rights of ways with a permit starting March 15. The City’s right of way is typically the area between the street curb and the sidewalk and includes medians and alleys.
02/13/2024 11:18 AM
OKC Street crews ready to treat snow routes
Oklahoma City Street crews are monitoring the weather ahead of snow and ice forecast for Central Oklahoma on Sunday and Monday. Trucks mounted with plows and salt spreaders are ready to respond if snow or ice begins to accumulate along the City’s snow routes.
02/09/2024 2:01 PM
HUD awards OKC $7.1 million in homelessness aid
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today it is awarding Oklahoma City with $7.1 million in grants to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness. The award is $2.4 million more than last year’s grant.
02/08/2024 1:13 PM
City looking to hire trade positions during Feb. 13 hiring event
The City’s next one-stop hiring event on Feb. 13 will offer interviews for technical positions such as building maintenance mechanics, irrigation technicians, industrial electricians and industrial heat and air mechanics, elevator and electrical inspectors and plant operators.
02/05/2024 12:03 PM
Help save pets’ lives by adopting during OKC Animal Welfare’s “Endless Love” month
The Shelter is asking the community to help save 600 lives through adoption. The Shelter is going back in time to support this big adoption goal. Visitors can look for their forever friend while enjoying 80s music inside the Shelter.
02/02/2024 3:54 PM
OKC Parks to host Adaptive Valentine Dance, Adaptive Black History Month Celebration
Will you be our Valentine? Valentine’s Day fun is meant for everyone. OKC Parks is holding an Adaptive Valentine Dance at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Sellers Recreation Center, 8301 S Villa Ave. This dance is for anyone 17 or older with disabilities. There will be music, dancing and more.
02/02/2024 8:05 AM
Councilmember Stonecipher appointed to serve on National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee
Ward 8 Councilmember Mark Stonecipher has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee.
02/01/2024 10:03 AM
OKC Parks’ premiere of “Peter and the Starcatcher” slated for Feb. 29
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation will premiere its production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” Feb. 29 at Taylor Recreation Center, 1115 SW 70th St.
01/30/2024 3:14 PM