City, County Reach Agreement to Move Low-Barrier Shelter Facility Forward

News release: October 20, 2025

Lanes to Close on East 13th Street, between South Utica Avenue and South Troost Avenue Beginning Monday, March 24

News Release: March 21, 2025

Tent Event

City of Tulsa Jumps Nearly 30 Spots on Cities Index for Immigrant Communities; Recognized As One Of Most Improved Cities Overall, Most Improved in Terms of Policy

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1921 Graves Public Oversight Committee to Meet on Dec. 16

The Public Oversight Committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Graves Investigation will meet on Monday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. at Carver Middle School, 624 E. Oklahoma Pl., to receive results from the geophysical and scanning of Oaklawn Cemetery and Newblock Park for the potential of graves from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Fire Chief Ray Driskell Announces Retirement

After 35 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Tulsa, Fire Chief Ray Driskell will retire effective April 30, 2020. Chief Driskell began his career with the Tulsa Fire Department in 1993.

Mayor Cancelling City Led and Permitted Gatherings of 50 People or More

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 before it occurs within the Tulsa community, Mayor Bynum is directing the postponement or cancellation of all gatherings of 50 people or more at City of Tulsa properties and facilities, as well as Special Events permitted by the City beginning at 5 p.m. today. The ban will be in place until April 15, when it will be reevaluated. For clarification, this direction does not include school or county led events as they do not fall under the purview of the City of Tulsa. City locations that are included are: BOK Center, City Hall and City facilities, City Parks and Recreation Centers, Convention Center, Gilcrease Museum, Performing Arts Center, Stormwater Detention areas, River Parks and the Tulsa Zoo. Special events that were permitted by the City, which close streets and right of ways are also included.

Tulsa City Council Votes 7-2 to Approve Citywide Mask Ordinance; Ordinance Sent to Mayor Bynum for Signature

Tulsa City Councilors voted to approve a citywide mask ordinance with an emergency clause to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

Spring Clean-Up, Yard Work Beginning in Tulsa

First Hispanic Business Expo Fair

City Takes Next Steps to Address Housing Shortage, Homelessness

Funding Approved for Pre-Approved Housing Program, Homeless Program Lead Position

City of Tulsa to Celebrate Welcoming Week Sept. 8 to Sept. 17

The City of Tulsa will celebrate its immigrant community during Welcoming Week 2023, a celebration across our nation that brings immigrants, refugees, and long-term residents together, from Sept. 8 - 17.

VITA Free Tax Prep

1921 Graves Public Oversight Committee Agrees to Move Forward with Further Test Excavation and Core Sampling in Oaklawn Cemetery

The Public Oversight Committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Graves Investigation met virtually on Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. to receive an update from the physical investigation committee regarding the initial test excavation and additional geophysical research conducted at the Clyde Eddy site within the Oaklawn Cemetery.

Water Distribution Develops Valve Program, Uses Data to Make More Informed Decisions

It’s been one year since Water Distribution implemented its Valve Program, and the City is now in the process of obtaining data on all of the valves in the city – data that tells us what assets are in excellent, good, fair and poor condition so crews can make the most informed decisions regarding the management of Tulsa’s water assets.

We're Here Season 4

Next Improve Our Tulsa Renewal Town Hall Meeting May 7

The next town hall meeting for discussion about renewing Improve Our Tulsa will be held Tuesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in the Jewish Federation of Tulsa Sylvan Auditorium, 2021 E. 71st St.

RFP 23-942A Qualified Consultant for Equipment Study for Replacing Short Term Capital Equipment

RFP 23-942 Qualified Consultant for Equipment Study for Replacing Short Term Capital Equipment

City to Install Automated Residential Water Meters Beginning January 16 as Part of True Reads Program

Work to install more than 145,000 new automated residential water meters will begin January 16, 2024.

Harvest Beer Festival (1)

Four-Way Stop at East 71st Street, South Garnett Road

News Release: Oct. 24, 2024

All-Way Stop at E. Apache St. and N. Yale Ave. Intersection

News Release: August 3, 2025

Mayor Bynum, Crime Prevention Network to Hold Three Town Halls to Hear from Public on Police Chief Hiring

Mayor G.T. Bynum announced Wednesday that he and the Crime Prevention Network will hold three town halls in January focused on receiving public feedback as part of the search for the new Police Chief of the Tulsa Police Department.