Oklahoma City celebrates opening of Dorset Place Veteran Community Published on October 06, 2025 The City of Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 program and the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) cut the ribbon today on Dorset Place Veteran Community, a new permanent supportive housing development for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Once complete, Dorset Place Veteran Community, located at 2435 NW 122nd St., will provide 70 new units of supportive housing in Oklahoma City. Tagged as: , Key to Home, MAPS 4
OKC Parks offers three exciting fall break camps Published on October 03, 2025 OKC Parks is offering three fall break camps at five locations throughout the city, including a new camp partnership with the Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. All camps are Oct. 13-17. Prices, ages, and hours vary by camp. Sign up at okc.gov/parks or call (405) 297-2211 for more information. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
Temporary lane closures on N Pennsylvania Ave for water main repair Published on October 02, 2025 OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are repairing a 20-inch water main near North Pennsylvania Avenue and Northwest 12th Street.All northbound and southbound lanes of Pennsylvania Avenue are temporarily closed between NW 12th Street and NW 13th Street while repairs are underway. Detours are in place. Tagged as: , Streets & Traffic, Utilities, Water
Police launch Blue Envelope Program to support inclusive communication Published on October 02, 2025 Oklahoma City metro-area law enforcement agencies have launched the Blue Envelope Program, a community initiative designed to make interactions between police and residents safer and calmer for people who experience communication challenges. Tagged as: , Police
OKC 2025 bond election set for Oct. 14 Published on October 01, 2025 Oklahoma City residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to vote on a proposed 2025 bond program. The $2.7 billion bond includes 11 propositions to fund critical infrastructure and community improvements across the city. Tagged as: , Elections
Animal Welfare organiza el Festival Dogtober en el Parque Earlywine Published on October 01, 2025 El evento contará con una clínica de vacunas de bajo costo proporcionada por Angel Fund OKC, ofreciendo opciones de atención médica asequible para las mascotas. Proveedores locales de artículos para mascotas ofrecerán una amplia selección de productos, y habrá camiones de comida disponibles durante todo el día. Tagged as: , Noticias en español
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare hosts Dogtober Festival at Earlywine Park Published on October 01, 2025 Oklahoma City Animal Welfare (OKCAW) will host its annual Dogtober Festival, a family-friendly event promoting responsible pet ownership, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Earlywine Park pavilion, 3033 SW 119th St. Tagged as: , Animal Welfare
OKCPD, Public Safety Partnership form Youth Safety Advisory Committee Published on September 24, 2025 A Youth Safety Advisory Committee (YSAC) has been formed to better understand the root cause of youth violence and explore ways to provide support to at-risk youth in Oklahoma City. The committee has started meeting monthly. Tagged as: , Police, Public Safety Partnership
OKC Streetcar service interruption Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 – Oct. 27 Published on September 18, 2025 Streetcar service will be replaced with a bus shuttle from Sept. 29 to Oct. 27 so Midwest Wrecking can install structural shoring to allow additional demolition of the former Myriad Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Tagged as: , OKC Streetcar, Oklahoma City New Arena
OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed Sept. 26 Published on September 17, 2025 Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Friday, Sept. 26, for maintenance and will reopen Saturday, Sept. 27. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S. Portland Ave. accepts a variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round. Tagged as: , Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center