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Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 package, special election to be Dec. 10
Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council approved an ambitious and unique MAPS 4 package for voters to consider in a special election on Dec. 10.
08/27/2019 11:13 AM
MAPS 3 Lake Draper Trail opens Oct. 26 with fun run, bike ride, family activities
The MAPS 3 Lake Draper Trail opens Oct. 26 with two bicycle rides, a 5k fun run and activities for kids.
10/11/2019 1:50 PM
Oklahoma City Council chooses sites for third and fourth MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers
The third and fourth MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Centers will be in northeast and far southwest Oklahoma City.
10/09/2019 8:46 AM
MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center brand unveiled
Officials unveiled the MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center’s new brand on Monday, revealing colorful and energetic logo for a new community landmark.
10/07/2019 1:00 PM
Half-price puppy and dog adoptions and special events for ‘Dogtober’ at OKC Animal Welfare
“Dogtober” is here in Oklahoma City, with half-price dog and puppy adoptions and special events all October long from OKC Animal Welfare.
10/03/2019 8:30 AM
Tour Oklahoma City’s fish hatchery for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 28
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a tour of the H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery.
09/23/2019 12:09 PM
Free mulch at Will Rogers Park in Oklahoma City through Nov. 3
OKC Parks is offering free mulch through Nov. 3 at Will Rogers Park.
09/23/2019 9:10 AM
Lake Overholser Bridge along Route 66 in Oklahoma City closed for inspection, evaluation and maintenance
The Lake Overholser Bridge on NW 39th Street along historic Route 66 is closed for inspection and potential maintenance work.
09/19/2019 3:22 PM
Household Hazardous Waste Facility closed Sept. 24-30 for maintenance
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed for maintenance Sept. 24-30. It will reopen Oct. 1.
09/19/2019 10:14 AM
Join Kings of Leon, Mayor Holt and the City Council to dedicate Kings of Leon Lane in Bricktown, Sept. 27
Join Kings of Leon, Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council to officially dedicate the newly named Kings of Leon Lane in Bricktown.
09/17/2019 8:30 AM
OKC Mayor’s Veteran Support Coalition hosts series of resource fairs for veterans and military families
The Oklahoma City Mayor’s Veteran Support Coalition, a collaborative group of community and government organizations, will host a series of resource fairs for service members, veterans and military families on the third Friday of each month from Sept. 20 through March 2020.
09/12/2019 1:10 PM
Butler named as Oklahoma City Planning Director
Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Geoffrey Butler as the next Planning Director.
09/09/2019 8:15 AM
EMBARK adjusts grocery shuttle service in northeast Oklahoma City
EMBARK and other partners are adjusting the free grocery shuttle service in northeast Oklahoma City as part of ongoing efforts to meet needs in the short- and long-term fight against the food desert crisis.
08/30/2019 1:07 PM
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice welcomes Homeland grocery store and HQ plans in northeast Oklahoma City
Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice welcomes Homeland’s plans to open a full-service grocery store and headquarters building in northeast Oklahoma City, a long-awaited and anticipated development to help end the food desert crisis.
08/26/2019 10:44 AM
Oklahoma City Council to consider MAPS 4 package Tuesday, special election would be Dec. 10
Mayor David Holt and Oklahoma City Council will consider a potential MAPS 4 package at its Tuesday meeting, including a potential call for a special election on Dec. 10.
08/23/2019 2:00 PM
West Lakeshore Drive closed for construction
Anglers, motorists and cyclists who use Lake Hefner for their commuter or recreational needs will need to adjust their plans while a portion of the road that borders the west side of Lake Hefner is closed for repaving through November, 2019.
08/22/2019 4:16 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves commission for MAPS 3 Convention Center interior public art project
The Oklahoma City Council has commissioned internationally renowned Susan Narduli Studio for interior public art in the MAPS 3 Convention Center.
08/15/2019 9:28 AM
2019-20 Oklahoma City Youth Council takes office
Eighteen Oklahoma City high school students took office Tuesday as members of the 2019-20 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service.
08/13/2019 11:06 AM
Oklahoma City Council finishes MAPS 4 presentation meetings, to consider project list
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and the City Council wrapped up the series of MAPS 4 project idea meetings and will consider a project list in the coming weeks.
08/07/2019 1:17 PM
OKC Health Task Force addresses food desert crisis in northeast Oklahoma City
The City of Oklahoma City and Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice are tackling the food desert crisis in northeast Oklahoma City with help of steadfast community partners on a new task force.
08/06/2019 11:44 AM