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Everyone is invited to the @AutoAlleyOKC ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. The ceremony celebrates the completion of the “Better Broadway” streetscape project, which has improved walkability, safety and accessibility in the historic district.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Everyone is invited to the @AutoAlleyOKC ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. The ceremony celebrates the completion of the “Better Broadway” streetscape project, which has improved walkability, safety and accessibility in the historic district.
www.okc.gov/News-article...
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Last call! Submit cherished photos and memories from the Oklahoma State Fair or other OKC Fair Park events to be permanently sealed in a time capsule at the base of the newly completed landmark sculpture “Bolt Tower.”
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November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Last call! Submit cherished photos and memories from the Oklahoma State Fair or other OKC Fair Park events to be permanently sealed in a time capsule at the base of the newly completed landmark sculpture “Bolt Tower.”
www.okc.gov/News-article...
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City of OKC offices closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving; Thursday trash and recycling collection is delayed. www.okc.gov/News-article...
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
City of OKC offices closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving; Thursday trash and recycling collection is delayed. www.okc.gov/News-article...
11/12/25 8 a.m. update: Online payment systems have been restored. Residents and business owners can now continue to pay for permits, tickets and other City business online.
11/10/25 noon update: Most online payments for OKC are offline today until further notice. Our payment processor has reported system issues. Affected payment systems include Municipal Court tickets, permits, @okcparks.bsky.social activity registration, hotel-motel tax, boat stall rentals and more.
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
11/12/25 8 a.m. update: Online payment systems have been restored. Residents and business owners can now continue to pay for permits, tickets and other City business online.
NW OKC road update: Drivers near Hefner Road and Basswood Canyon Road/James L Dennis Drive will notice a traffic switch tomorrow morning (11/11). Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be on the south side of the road.
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
NW OKC road update: Drivers near Hefner Road and Basswood Canyon Road/James L Dennis Drive will notice a traffic switch tomorrow morning (11/11). Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be on the south side of the road.
City of OKC offices, Municipal Court, Animal Welfare, and indoor Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection will continue as usual. www.okc.gov/News-article...
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
City of OKC offices, Municipal Court, Animal Welfare, and indoor Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection will continue as usual. www.okc.gov/News-article...
11/10/25 noon update: Most online payments for OKC are offline today until further notice. Our payment processor has reported system issues. Affected payment systems include Municipal Court tickets, permits, @okcparks.bsky.social activity registration, hotel-motel tax, boat stall rentals and more.
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
11/10/25 noon update: Most online payments for OKC are offline today until further notice. Our payment processor has reported system issues. Affected payment systems include Municipal Court tickets, permits, @okcparks.bsky.social activity registration, hotel-motel tax, boat stall rentals and more.
Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, northbound traffic on Virginia Avenue between NW 9th Street and NW 10th Street and eastbound NW 10th Street at Virginia Avenue will temporarily close. There will be lane closures on NW 10th and N Penn, but traffic will still be able to flow. (see map)
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, northbound traffic on Virginia Avenue between NW 9th Street and NW 10th Street and eastbound NW 10th Street at Virginia Avenue will temporarily close. There will be lane closures on NW 10th and N Penn, but traffic will still be able to flow. (see map)
🐾 Adoption fees WAIVED for OKC Animal Welfare's longest residents!
There are 6️⃣ amazing dogs who have been waiting for their forever homes since September. To help them find the love they deserve, our Superintendent has waived their adoption fees now through Nov. 11!
There are 6️⃣ amazing dogs who have been waiting for their forever homes since September. To help them find the love they deserve, our Superintendent has waived their adoption fees now through Nov. 11!
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🐾 Adoption fees WAIVED for OKC Animal Welfare's longest residents!
There are 6️⃣ amazing dogs who have been waiting for their forever homes since September. To help them find the love they deserve, our Superintendent has waived their adoption fees now through Nov. 11!
There are 6️⃣ amazing dogs who have been waiting for their forever homes since September. To help them find the love they deserve, our Superintendent has waived their adoption fees now through Nov. 11!
Better Street, Safer City project update – The westbound bridge replacement on NW 10th Street over Grand Boulevard is complete. (Think OKC Fair Park/I-44 area) 🎉
Traffic will switch in the next couple of weeks as crews begin reconstruction of the eastbound bridge.
Traffic will switch in the next couple of weeks as crews begin reconstruction of the eastbound bridge.
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Better Street, Safer City project update – The westbound bridge replacement on NW 10th Street over Grand Boulevard is complete. (Think OKC Fair Park/I-44 area) 🎉
Traffic will switch in the next couple of weeks as crews begin reconstruction of the eastbound bridge.
Traffic will switch in the next couple of weeks as crews begin reconstruction of the eastbound bridge.
Add this to the list of cool things you didn't know local government did. Go, OKC Fisheries Management Team!
Your OKC Parks fisheries team recently introduced 1,000+ native aquatic plants to Edwards Park Pond as part of our work to improve local fishable waters. These plants will:
✅ Provide better habitat for fish
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Enhance the pond’s ecosystem
✅ Provide better habitat for fish
✅ Improve water quality
✅ Enhance the pond’s ecosystem
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Add this to the list of cool things you didn't know local government did. Go, OKC Fisheries Management Team!
What pumpkins can you compost? Pumpkins without any candles, plastic, glitter or other decorations.
Compost drop-off locations:
Fertile Ground: 2228 S. Santa Fe Ave., Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Minick Materials: Any location, Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Compost drop-off locations:
Fertile Ground: 2228 S. Santa Fe Ave., Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Minick Materials: Any location, Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
November 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What pumpkins can you compost? Pumpkins without any candles, plastic, glitter or other decorations.
Compost drop-off locations:
Fertile Ground: 2228 S. Santa Fe Ave., Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Minick Materials: Any location, Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Compost drop-off locations:
Fertile Ground: 2228 S. Santa Fe Ave., Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Minick Materials: Any location, Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
11/3/25 9 a.m. UPDATE: Pennsylvania Avenue has reopened.
🚨EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE on Pennsylvania Avenue at SW 122nd Street at the OG&E substation. The duration of the closure is unknown at this time, but we will report when it's reopened.
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
11/3/25 9 a.m. UPDATE: Pennsylvania Avenue has reopened.
🚨EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE on Pennsylvania Avenue at SW 122nd Street at the OG&E substation. The duration of the closure is unknown at this time, but we will report when it's reopened.
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE on Pennsylvania Avenue at SW 122nd Street at the OG&E substation. The duration of the closure is unknown at this time, but we will report when it's reopened.
10/30/25 8:30 a.m. - Payments, permits and other OKC web portal services have been restored.
10/29/25 3:15 p.m. - Payments, permits and other OKC web portals are currently offline.
- To pay or review your water bill, call (405) 297-2833.
- To discuss paying your Municipal Court ticket, call (405) 297-3898.
- For permit information, call the Development Center at (405) 297-3835.
- To pay or review your water bill, call (405) 297-2833.
- To discuss paying your Municipal Court ticket, call (405) 297-3898.
- For permit information, call the Development Center at (405) 297-3835.
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
10/30/25 8:30 a.m. - Payments, permits and other OKC web portal services have been restored.
10/29/25 3:15 p.m. - Payments, permits and other OKC web portals are currently offline.
- To pay or review your water bill, call (405) 297-2833.
- To discuss paying your Municipal Court ticket, call (405) 297-3898.
- For permit information, call the Development Center at (405) 297-3835.
- To pay or review your water bill, call (405) 297-2833.
- To discuss paying your Municipal Court ticket, call (405) 297-3898.
- For permit information, call the Development Center at (405) 297-3835.
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
10/29/25 3:15 p.m. - Payments, permits and other OKC web portals are currently offline.
- To pay or review your water bill, call (405) 297-2833.
- To discuss paying your Municipal Court ticket, call (405) 297-3898.
- For permit information, call the Development Center at (405) 297-3835.
- To pay or review your water bill, call (405) 297-2833.
- To discuss paying your Municipal Court ticket, call (405) 297-3898.
- For permit information, call the Development Center at (405) 297-3835.
Even Wednesday is excited for Halloween week.
Friday, Oct. 31, is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating.
@okcparks.bsky.social is offering more Halloween fun: Halloween Harvest. The events are from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at four locations:
Friday, Oct. 31, is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating.
@okcparks.bsky.social is offering more Halloween fun: Halloween Harvest. The events are from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at four locations:
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October 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Even Wednesday is excited for Halloween week.
Friday, Oct. 31, is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating.
@okcparks.bsky.social is offering more Halloween fun: Halloween Harvest. The events are from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at four locations:
Friday, Oct. 31, is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating.
@okcparks.bsky.social is offering more Halloween fun: Halloween Harvest. The events are from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at four locations:
Rightfully titled, “Howdy,” the 17-by-20-foot mural pays homage to Oklahoma's roots with 16 repeating images of the state flower, Route 66 and more. See “Howdy” in the first-floor lobby of the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Learn more about OKC's newest public artwork: www.okc.gov/News-article...
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Rightfully titled, “Howdy,” the 17-by-20-foot mural pays homage to Oklahoma's roots with 16 repeating images of the state flower, Route 66 and more. See “Howdy” in the first-floor lobby of the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Learn more about OKC's newest public artwork: www.okc.gov/News-article...
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking public input on a major project for Western Avenue and Memorial Road, as well as the resurfacing of NW 122nd Street from Western Avenue to Santa Fe Avenue. The project will make significant improvements to enhance safety and traffic flow and:
Western Avenue and Memorial Interchange Improvements
The City is seeking public input on a major project for Western Avenue and Memorial Road and the resurfacing of NW 122nd Street from Western Avenue to Santa Fe Avenue.
vision.okc.gov
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking public input on a major project for Western Avenue and Memorial Road, as well as the resurfacing of NW 122nd Street from Western Avenue to Santa Fe Avenue. The project will make significant improvements to enhance safety and traffic flow and:
Happy Thunder Day, OKC. Whether you're coming home or visiting, "we don’t want [you] to forget what Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Thunder have accomplished.”
14 championship banners are featured at OKC Will Rogers International Airport, joined by an outdoor sign as drivers exit the airport.
14 championship banners are featured at OKC Will Rogers International Airport, joined by an outdoor sign as drivers exit the airport.
October 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Happy Thunder Day, OKC. Whether you're coming home or visiting, "we don’t want [you] to forget what Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Thunder have accomplished.”
14 championship banners are featured at OKC Will Rogers International Airport, joined by an outdoor sign as drivers exit the airport.
14 championship banners are featured at OKC Will Rogers International Airport, joined by an outdoor sign as drivers exit the airport.
3:10 p.m. (10/20) update - The concrete has been cleared. The road is fully open.
🚨 Drivers should expect traffic delays at NW 164th Street and Portland Avenue through evening rush hours due to spilled concrete in the roadway.
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
3:10 p.m. (10/20) update - The concrete has been cleared. The road is fully open.
🚨 Drivers should expect traffic delays at NW 164th Street and Portland Avenue through evening rush hours due to spilled concrete in the roadway.
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🚨 Drivers should expect traffic delays at NW 164th Street and Portland Avenue through evening rush hours due to spilled concrete in the roadway.
🎃🐾 DOGtober Fest is Almost Here! 🐾🎃
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Earlywine Park
PLUS: Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic!
Protect your pup -- check out the event flyer for pricing and details!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Earlywine Park
PLUS: Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic!
Protect your pup -- check out the event flyer for pricing and details!
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🎃🐾 DOGtober Fest is Almost Here! 🐾🎃
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Earlywine Park
PLUS: Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic!
Protect your pup -- check out the event flyer for pricing and details!
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Earlywine Park
PLUS: Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic!
Protect your pup -- check out the event flyer for pricing and details!
OKC voters approved a historic $2.7 billion general obligation bond on Oct. 14.
- Proposition 1 – Streets passed with 84.66% approval (28,822 votes)
- Proposition 2 – Bridges passed with 85.04% approval (28,888 votes)
- Proposition 3 – Traffic systems passed with 82.26% approval (27,931 votes)
- Proposition 1 – Streets passed with 84.66% approval (28,822 votes)
- Proposition 2 – Bridges passed with 85.04% approval (28,888 votes)
- Proposition 3 – Traffic systems passed with 82.26% approval (27,931 votes)
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
OKC voters approved a historic $2.7 billion general obligation bond on Oct. 14.
- Proposition 1 – Streets passed with 84.66% approval (28,822 votes)
- Proposition 2 – Bridges passed with 85.04% approval (28,888 votes)
- Proposition 3 – Traffic systems passed with 82.26% approval (27,931 votes)
- Proposition 1 – Streets passed with 84.66% approval (28,822 votes)
- Proposition 2 – Bridges passed with 85.04% approval (28,888 votes)
- Proposition 3 – Traffic systems passed with 82.26% approval (27,931 votes)
When OKC residents go to the polls tomorrow, they will vote on 11 propositions that make up the $2.7 billion bond program. See the sample ballot in the photos of this post.
October 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When OKC residents go to the polls tomorrow, they will vote on 11 propositions that make up the $2.7 billion bond program. See the sample ballot in the photos of this post.