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Managing a city, especially a large one, requires balancing diverse public interests with limited resources. Leaders must make critical decisions about essential services, budget allocations and local tax rates.

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At a press conference held last week, Mayor David Holt and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Chair Teresa Rose provided further details about OKC's role in hosting canoe slalom and women's softball events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The move builds on the city's decades-long commitment to self-investment and venue sustainability. "Last Friday, our more»

Today, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposed the first series of updates to its venue plan that will stage some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports in world-class arenas and stadiums, creating the ideal experience for athletes and fans. While Southern California has more professional and collegiate sports venues than any area in the more»

Downtown Oklahoma City will commemorate 25 years of the Bricktown Canal on Tuesday, July 2. Celebratory events will include many family-friendly activities and programs designed to celebrate the special anniversary of an Oklahoma City landmark that has attracted visitors from across the state and beyond. The Bricktown Canal anniversary celebration will be more»

Plans for Oklahoma City’s Andretti Karting began in 2019 and though Covid slowed the process down, progress on the $42 million, 100,000-square-foot facility is well underway.

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Oklahoma City impressively climbed into the top 10 least expensive urban areas nationwide, according to the Q1 2024 Cost of Living Index (COLI) released by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). With a current cost-of-living index of 83.6, Oklahoma City continues to demonstrate its appeal as an affordable urban center.

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Construction of the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark is advancing rapidly toward its anticipated 2025 grand opening. This $400 million project, funded by the Chickasaw Nation in collaboration with public and private partners, is set to enhance Oklahoma City's landscape and economy.

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Anticipation is building as Oklahoma City's tourism scene braces for the emergence of the Horizons District—a sprawling cultural hub poised to redefine the city's visitor experience. While Chickasaw Country encompasses an extensive 7,600 square miles, the Horizons District represents a vibrant segment of this vast territory within Oklahoma City.

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