City of OKC offices closed May 25 for Memorial Day Published on May 19, 2026 Memorial Day (Monday, May 25): Trash and recycling pick up is delayed. Make-up day is Wednesday, May 27. OKC Parks recreation centers, community centers, gyms, family aquatic centers and the Will Rogers Senior Center are closed. Tagged as: , Animal Welfare, EMBARK, Martin Nature Park, Municipal Court, Parks & Recreation, Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Work begins on May Avenue bridge over NW Expressway Published on May 19, 2026 Beginning May 26, the northbound May Avenue ramp will close, and the southbound May Avenue ramp will intermittently close, as needed, to allow crews to safely complete construction operations. Tagged as: , Better Streets, Safer City, Streets & Traffic
OKC receives highest possible bond ratings for 18 years in a row Published on May 13, 2026 Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global have each affirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s the highest attainable bond rating with a stable long-term outlook. Tagged as: , Finance
Mobile Integrated Healthcare dispatched over 5,000 times Published on May 12, 2026 The program diverts 911 calls related to mental health emergencies to trained professionals, ensuring that people receive appropriate care. It also frees up police so they can focus on patrol duties and investigating crimes. Tagged as: , Fire, Public Safety Partnership
OKC wants to remind you to prepare for flooding before it happens Published on May 08, 2026 In Oklahoma, May isn’t just about spring flowers and severe weather - it’s historically brought the highest number of flooding disasters. That’s why it’s recognized as Flood Awareness Month. Tagged as: , Emergency Management, Streets & Traffic
OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed May 14 Published on May 08, 2026 Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed for maintenance and staff training on Thursday, May 14, and will reopen on Friday, May 15. Tagged as: , Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Oklahoma City releases annual 2026 Point-in-Time Count Published on May 07, 2026 Oklahoma City’s annual one-day snapshot of people experiencing homelessness, the Point in Time (PIT) Count, recorded 1,867 people on Jan. 23, 2026. This is a 1% decrease from 2025 and marks the first time Oklahoma City has seen a reduction in homelessness since 2022. Tagged as: , Key to Home
OKC warns public of text scam involving traffic citations Published on May 07, 2026 Oklahoma City is warning the community about an ongoing spoofing scam in which OKC residents are receiving text messages stating they need to pay a traffic violation or risk losing their license. Tagged as: , Municipal Court, Police
OKC HP Commission announces 2026 preservation award winners Published on May 06, 2026 The awards were presented during a ceremony on May 5 at the OKC Zoo. The event was held in partnership with the Oklahoma City-County Historical Society, the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture and Historical Preservation Inc. Tagged as: , Development & Zoning, Planning