News
Clifton Adcock
The City Council approves a fee increase to help fund the zoo’s new master plan.
Thursday 23 May
OKG Newsletter
Topic: Plan
Animal house
News
Clifton Adcock
The City Council approves a fee increase to help fund the zoo’s new master plan.
Detox Diary
Hundreds of detox systems on the market promise to clean and recharge your body, but do they work? One brave writer attempted to find out.
Features
Nicole Hill
At 2:42 on a Thursday afternoon, I came to the startling realization that my will to live, at least to some not-so-small extent, is directly related to my consumption of alcohol and high-caloric foods.
‘Radical’ retooling
The Oklahoma City Council and Oklahoma City Public Schools embrace bold measures to improve the school district
News
Clifton Adcock
On a cold January night in a crowded conference room on the third floor of the Oklahoma History Center, a radical plan intended to fundamentally change Oklahoma City Public Schools was unveiled to city leaders.
Tornado watch
Tornado preparedness is necessary
Features
Gazette staff
As recent tornado activity in the metro proved, it’s better to be safe than sorry, and part of being safe is having a disaster preparedness plan in place.
For Pete’s sake
Councilman Pete White floated the idea of 10 City Council wards, but an eight-ward plan will go before council.
News
Clifton Adcock
Although the current Oklahoma City Council redistricting proposal consists of the traditional eight council wards, one council member is proposing adding two wards to the map.
Contingency plan
The MAPS 3 convention center budget was reduced when City Council voted to move $30 million from the convention center budget to a contingency fund.
News
Clifton Adcock
The Oklahoma City Council waded into a fight over $30 million that some say rightfully belongs in the convention center budget, while others say it should be set aside to move an OGE substation (pictured) situated near the future MAPS 3 park.
Mileage may vary
While MAPS 3 promised 70 miles of new sidewalks, project officials say only about 25 miles can be built for the $6.8 million budget.
News
Clifton Adcock
Despite a promise of 70 miles of new sidewalks as part of the MAPS 3 program, Oklahoma City is now looking at constructing possibly less than 40 percent of that amount for the entire project.
