Press Releases

Information from reliable organizations in the community

PRESS RELEASE: In win for academic Speech, OK Supreme Court says higher ed is...

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the state’s 2021 classroom censorship law does not apply to academic speech in higher education.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Zoo happily announces births for two species in Expedition Africa

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The OKC Zoo's animal family has grown with the arrival of babies for two species: lesser hedgehog tenrecs and African bat-eared foxes.

PRESS RELEASE: OKCPS hosts free development screenings for children ages 3 and 4

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OKCPS is offering free developmental screenings for children ages 3 and 4 who reside within OKCPS district boundaries.

PRESS RELEASE: June 16th Jail Trust meeting canceled, new meeting scheduled for Friday, June...

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The OCCJA (Jail) Trust meeting Monday June 16 was cancelled. A new date for a special OCCJA Trust meeting is set for Friday June 27.

PRESS RELEASE: EMBARK updates for Route 019 and Route 024 service changes

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Based on public input and hearings, EMBARK has announced these decisions for Bus Routes 019 and 024.

PRESS RELEASE: Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available for March wildfire and wind victims

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As a result of wildfires and straight-line winds in March 2025, the OESC is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
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PRESS RELEASE: Judge Philippa C. James announces retirement

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Oklahoma City Presiding Municipal Judge Philippa C. James will retire on June 30 after 28 years of service with Oklahoma City Municipal Court.

PRESS RELEASE: deadCenter Film names producer and industry leader Amy Janes as executive director

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Producer Amy Janes has been named to the executive director role for deadCenter Film.

PRESS RELEASE: Residents invited to listening session for first MAPS 4 Youth Center

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The community is invited to a listening session to share ideas and input that will shape programming at the first MAPS 4 Youth Center at Woodson Park

PRESS RELEASE: Overcrowding prompts reduced adoption fees at Oklahoma City Animal Shelter

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OKC Animal Welfare is waiving adoption fees for older dogs and reducing fees for younger dogs through June 14th.

PRESS RELEASE: Don’t call 911 to report illegal fireworks

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With the July 4th holiday approaching, the City of OKC reminds residents that calls regarding illegal fireworks should made to the Action Center.

PRESS RELEASE: Artist sought to create iconic sculpture commemorating Route 66’s centennial

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Oklahoma City is seeking an artist to create a sculpture commemorating Route 66 on its 100th anniversary.

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma City Shelter waives dog adoption fees June 21

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Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation is sponsoring the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter’s adoption fees for all dogs on Saturday, June 21. 

PRESS RELEASE: Camp Inferno 2025 applications are now open

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Applications are now open for Camp Inferno, a two-day training course for women interested in fire rescue and respondse.

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule

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Here is the schedule for City of Oklahoma City services during the Juneteenth holiday.