OK, that's enough jolly for that holly. Time to recycle your Christmas tree! 🎄 Details here: https://ow.ly/a58z50XKzRc

City of OKC offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas, which includes Municipal Court, OKC Animal Welfare, indoor OKC Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department facilities and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

The City's Storm Water Quality team was recently awarded the Environmental Excellence “Government Programs” and the overall “Project of the Year” awards at the Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration.

✔️ Road work has been completed at NW Expressway and Hefner Road. The project included: - An addition of a right-turn lane. - The lengthening of the dedicated left turn for eastbound NW Expressway.

A 6,000-square-foot burst of color can now be seen at the EMBARK Sheridan/Walker Garage. The new mural, titled A Symphony in Bloom, by artist Adden Joule Davis, depicts vibrant flora and fauna. See it for yourself at, you guessed it, the corner of Sheridan and Walker.

UPDATE 12/5: Crews discovered an unforeseen complication that requires rerouting ~60 feet of pipe. Because of this additional work, lane closures will remain in place longer than initially anticipated. The work zone expanded to include two eastbound lanes of NW 23rd Street.

Oklahoma City Municipal Court sessions on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 4, are canceled due to expected hazardous conditions and freezing temperatures. Defendants will be notified of their new court date.

🚧 Overnight lane closure: Westbound lanes of NW 23rd Street will be narrowed from Virginia to Penn. Westbound traffic cannot continue past Penn. Barricades will be in place by 8 p.m. today (Dec. 3). Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area. www.okc.gov/News-article...

In anticipation of possible snow/sleet, City crews are pre-treating snow routes, especially bridges and overpasses. Crews started at noon today and will continue rotation through the weather to ensure snow routes remain treated. Find the City's snow route map at okc.gov/winter.

FIRST LOOK: MAPS 4 reveals first look at new Multipurpose Stadium design: www.okc.gov/News-article...

Each year, we partner with the Lake Thunderbird Watershed Partnership to raise awareness about the importance of stormwater quality with a cleanup event. During last month's event, volunteers collected 673 pounds of debris, bringing the annual total to 6,177 pounds!

Sinkhole repair: N Walker Avenue, north and south of NW 23rd Street, is closed. The street is expected to reopen Saturday, Dec. 6, weather permitting.

Take it slow as you head out this morning. Expect icy conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses. 12/1 - 6:05 am

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...

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...

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.

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...

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)

🐾 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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:

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.

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.

🎃🐾 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!

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)

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.

Ward 2 Councilman Sam Bowman is remembered as a tireless community advocate, and his work has been memorialized with a plaque at Swatek Park. Read more: www.okc.gov/News-article...

Downtown road closure: Dean A. McGee Avenue at Broadway Avenue will be temporarily closed starting Thursday, Oct. 9. The contractor will reopen eastbound traffic using steel plates or temporary paving once the trench excavation is complete.

It may have been foggy today, but these kids were walking on sunshine. For #WalkToSchoolDay, John Rex students and families joined the City for a morning stroll downtown. It was a fun event to remind kids to look both ways before crossing the street and to always have a buddy on their adventures.

ONE WEEK AWAY. Oklahoma City residents will head to the polls Oct. 14 to vote on a proposed 2025 bond. The $2.7 billion bond includes 11 propositions to fund critical infrastructure and community improvements. Learn more at okc.gov/bond25.

Could you go a week without driving? Or even one day? One of OKC's councilmembers is carless. She takes public transit. Another councilmember often rides his bike. Could you step out of the driver’s seat and into the reality of millions who rely on walking, biking or transit every day?

Join Storm Water Quality this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. for a Waterway Clean Sweep. It’s a great way to give back by removing litter and debris from natural areas and along waterways. Sign up at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep.

The countdown for the 2025 OKC Bond special election is on. Voters will head to the polls Oct. 14. The bond includes $2.7 billion to fund 547 projects within 11 propositions, addressing growing infrastructure needs, maintaining past investments and enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Join the fun with OKC Parks at our FREE youth fishing derby this Saturday! Kids ages 5-15 receive a free rod, reel, tackle, and bait while supplies last. Come learn how to cast, tie knots, and more at Dolese Youth Park! Registration isn't required, but it is helpful: https://ow.ly/v3U350WOnLw

After years in the making, Plaza Calle Dos Cinco became a reality this week. The new outdoor multicultural plaza in Historic Capitol Hill is located on Harvey Avenue between SW 24th and SW 25th Streets, next to the historic Templo De Alabanza and surrounded by small businesses.

Reminiscing about the Oklahoma State Fair? As part of OKC’s newest public art, make your memories last forever. Jenny Sabin Studio invites you to share Fair Park photos. Submit memories at tally.so/r/3yjqqB by Sept. 30. The images will be stored in a 3D-printed time capsule inside “Bolt Tower.”

Multiple downtown lane closures from Sept. 29 to Oct. 27. - The two eastbound lanes of Sheridan from Ron Norick Boulevard/Robinson Ave to South E.K. Gaylord will be closed. - The two westbound lanes of Reno from South E.K. Gaylord to Thunder Drive/Robinson Ave will be closed.