New “Howdy” mural welcomes visitors to the OKC Convention Center Published on October 24, 2025 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. “Howdy” can be seen in the first-floor lobby of the Oklahoma City Convention Center, located at 100 Mick Cornett Dr. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, MAPS 3
Trick-or-treating is Oct. 31 in Oklahoma City Published on October 22, 2025 Oct. 31 is trick-or-treating night in Oklahoma City. OKC does not have set hours for trick-or-treating. Residents who plan to hand out candy should turn their porch lights on. For residents looking for community fun, Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has a range of Halloween-themed activities planned. Tagged as: , Fire, Parks & Recreation
Mayor Holt celebrates Thunder Day with NBA Championship signage Published on October 21, 2025 On Thunder Day, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is commemorating the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025 NBA Championship with new signage inside and outside of OKC Will Rogers International Airport, as well as entrance signs at I-35, I-40 and I-44. Tagged as: , Airports, Mayor
Temporary lane closures on W Britton Rd for water main repair Published on October 21, 2025 OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are repairing a 20-inch water main east of May Avenue on West Britton Road. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Britton are temporarily closed between Village Drive and Oxford Way while crews remove mud from the roadway. Cleanup is expected to be completed by 11 a.m., when both lanes will reopen. Tagged as: , Utilities, Water
OKC Utilities earns reaffirmed AAA and Aaa ratings from S&P, Moody’s Published on October 20, 2025 S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s) and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) have once again recognized the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) with their highest possible credit ratings — AAA and Aaa, respectively — for its long-term debt. These designations continue to place OCWUT among the nation’s most financially stable municipal utilities. Tagged as: , Utilities
Puzzled by Plastics? We'll Help You Sort it Out! Published on October 16, 2025 Recycling plastics can be confusing. Let us help you cut through the clutter with these easy-to-follow tips. Tagged as: , RecycleOKC Blog
OKC Utilities portal upgrade coming Oct. 28: key actions and dates Published on October 16, 2025 The City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department will launch an upgraded customer portal and mobile app on Tuesday, Oct. 28, bringing customers enhanced security, a modern design and new self-service features. Tagged as: , Utilities
OKC voters approve 2025 bond Published on October 15, 2025 Oklahoma City voters approved a historic $2.7 billion general obligation bond on Oct. 14, 2025. The bond package includes 547 projects, 433 of which are investments in the City's streets, bridges and traffic improvements. Tagged as: , Elections
Plaque honoring Sam Bowman installed at Swatek Park Published on October 10, 2025 City leaders remembered former Ward 2 Councilman Sam Bowman as a diplomat and tireless advocate for neighborhood development, public safety and community involvement with the placement of a plaque at Swatek Park in his honor. Tagged as: , City Council, Parks & Recreation, Ward 2