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OKC Standard area weekly mass times

By OKC Standard | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the OKC Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 9, 2023

To keep 911 phone lines clear for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies, the City of Oklahoma City asks residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks.

No llame al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 9, 2023

Con el fin de mantener las líneas del 911 despejadas para las personas que enfrentan emergencias de vida o muerte, la Ciudad de Oklahoma City pide a sus residentes que no llamen al 911 para denunciar fuegos artificiales ilegales.

Iconic pedestrian bridge opens over NW Expressway

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 8, 2023

Oklahoma City took another step towards becoming a more pedestrian and cycling-friendly community today by opening a 121-foot pedestrian bridge over NW Expressway Blvd near Wilshire.

Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax summary

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 7, 2023

Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax report shows combined General Fund collections were above this month last year and below the combined monthly projection.

Oklahoma City Council adopts 2024 budget

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 7, 2023

The operating budget, which pays for the City’s day-to-day operations, is budgeted at $904.3 million.

Oklahoma City Parks hosts “Family Tree” Golf Tournament on Father’s Day weekend

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 6, 2023

Golfers of all ages and skill levels are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with their families by playing in Oklahoma City’s Parks Department’s first multigenerational golf tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Club, 4491 Lake Hefner Dr., on Saturday, June 17.

Mayor David Holt elected 2025-2026 president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 6, 2023

Today at the Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Columbus, the membership elected Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt to serve as the 2025-2026 President of the organization.

Ernst, Kaine, Bice, Carbajal Combat Threat of Fentanyl

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 6, 2023

Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, are leading a bipartisan effort directing increased federal attention to fentanyl trafficking by utilizing the tools of the Department of Defense (DoD) and involving Mexico as an active partner to combat this crisis and disrupt Mexican cartel activity.

Representatives Bice, Sherrill Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Disabled National Guardsmen

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 26, 2023, Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Representative Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) reintroduced H.R. 3628, the Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act.

Lucas Statement on Avoiding Default on Debt, Common-Sense Return to Fiscal Responsibility

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 5, 2023

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Animal Shelter closes after another respiratory outbreak

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 4, 2023

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter closed to the public this afternoon for the second time this year to keep an upper respiratory infection from spreading through the Shelter and to other dogs in the metro.

Oklahoma City busca la opinión del público para las alineaciones preliminares del Proyecto de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido de MAPS 4 EMBARK

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 3, 2023

La Ciudad de Oklahoma City invita a los residentes a participar en las reuniones abiertas al público y compartir sus opiniones sobre las alternativas preliminares (o alineaciones) para los corredores de Autobuses de Tránsito Rápido (BRT) en el Sur y el Noreste de Oklahoma City.

Results of annual count of OKC’s homeless population released

By OKC Standard Report | Jun 3, 2023

More than 1,400 people were experiencing homelessness on the night of Oklahoma City’s annual count, according to a report released on Thursday by the City of Oklahoma City.