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The SBA is offering assistance for individuals, small businesses, and non-profits affected by the November Severe Storms. The Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Oklahoma County is located at: Harrah Church 101 Dobbs Rd. Harrah, OK 73045 It opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, and will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A news release from the SBA is also attached. https://5il.co/3c5e4

Did You Know? Between Friday Nights in the Park/ Farmers Market, and other special events, the City of Choctaw will host over 30 events this year! Want the inside scoop on everything happening? From food trucks and vendors to live bands and fun activities, you won’t want to miss a thing! Follow (and share) the City of Choctaw Special Events Facebook page to stay updated on all the exciting events coming your way! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574386050058

Declutter & Make Some Cash! Feeling a little cluttered? Have you been inspired by Marie Kondo? If it doesn’t spark joy for you, it might just spark a great deal for someone else! Join us for the Choctaw Citywide Garage Sale on May 3rd! Get on the Map! The City will provide a map of all registered sales, so make sure shoppers can find you! Register by Friday, April 25th to be included: https://www.mychoctaw.org/forms/city-wide-garage-sale Date: Saturday, May 3rd Registration Deadline to be on the map: April 25th

Herb and Garden Night is NEXT FRIDAY at Choctaw Creek Park from 5-8 PM! We will see you there!

The City of Choctaw has partnered with Oklahoma County to provide assistance for new culvert installation or replacement. If you live on a public road within the city limits, you may be eligible for this discounted service. Please note that while the installation is offered at a reduced rate, any concrete approaches will be the responsibility of the homeowner or contractor. To apply, visit Development Services in the Annex Building at City Hall and complete a driveway permit. For more information, call 405-390-2999.

There is a water line break on Steele Drive. Water will be temporarily shut off while crews work on the repair. We will provide updates as soon as we have more information on when the repair will be completed. Thank you for your patience.

The next Planning Commission meeting will be held 6:00 pm at the City Hall on Thursday, April 3rd. Agendas can be found on the website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649

Trash pickup delays for 03/25/2025: Households on Harper, Cox Street, Larry Street, Dean Street, and Clark will experience delays due to a truck breakdown on their route. Service will resume tomorrow morning.

Eagle Scout Project Enhances Cemetery Entrance On Saturday afternoon, Jaxon Luthye (front left), as part of his Eagle Scout project, led his group of volunteers in preparing the ground for the cemetery's entry sign garden. They also touched up the paint on the Elmwood Cemetery sign. His hard work and leadership were a tremendous help to the Parks and Recreation staff and the entire Choctaw Community! Thank you, Jaxon, for your dedication and effort in making a lasting impact! (The entry sign garden is part of the Gateway Gardens Project, funded by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation)

Street repairs are currently underway on Fairway Drive. This is a two-day project. Please use caution in the area.

Progress is being made at 3rd and Main!

New Online Permit Portal Now Live! Applying for permits has never been easier! Development Services has just launched a new permit portal for contractors and homeowners. Need to register a newly purchased storm shelter? Simply visit the Building Permits page and click on Residential Building Permit to apply. ✅ No fee to register your storm shelter ✅ Helps City Disaster Response Officials locate you after a storm Have questions? Call our Permit Tech for assistance! Apply Here- https://choctaw.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/choctaw Stay tuned—later this week, we’ll share info about Garage Sale Permits!

Water Line Break Crews are currently working on a water line break on Steele Street. Residents in the area will be without water for approximately 3 hours while repairs are being made. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore service as quickly as possible!

Blood Drive Alert! Join us TODAY for a Blood Drive at the Choctaw Police Department from 9 AM - 11 AM! Your donation can help save lives right here in our community. Details: Location: Choctaw Police Department Date: March 17th Time: 9 AM - 11 AM It's quick, easy, and makes a huge difference. Come out and help save a life!

Free Tree Registration Now Open for Choctaw Residents! OG&E and the Arbor Day Foundation are offering free trees to help enhance our community’s natural beauty and provide energy-saving benefits. Trees are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to claim yours! Registration is required to receive a tree. Register today: https://get.arborday.org/oge

The April 1, 2025 City Council / CUA meeting has been canceled. You can view the cancellation on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643

Community Notice All spots for this weekend’s Hazardous Waste Disposal Event are FULL! Thank you to everyone who signed up to participate! We appreciate your commitment to keeping our community clean and safe.

Community Notice Water service at Bent Oaks Apartments will be temporarily off for approximately 45 minutes due to a water meter connection setup. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this brief interruption

3rd St. between Hawkins St. and the area in front of Cox Field will be closed on March 18th and 19th for repairs. Please plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads!