Public Notice: Winter Weather Advisories and City Development Updates
Winter Weather Advisory: County Services and Jury Duty
Due to persistent winter weather conditions affecting the metro area, Oklahoma County officials have issued an advisory regarding facility operations. The Oklahoma County Courthouse and related county offices, which closed early on Friday, January 23, remain under monitoring through the weekend. Notably, jury service for the Oklahoma County District Court scheduled to begin on Monday, January 26, 2026, has been officially canceled. Residents with summonses for that date are not required to appear. Officials urge citizens to stay tuned to local reports for further updates on the reopening of county facilities on Tuesday.
City Statement on Proposed Federal Processing Center
The City of Oklahoma City has issued a formal statement regarding a proposal from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a new federal processing center. The proposed site is located at 2800 S. Council Road in a 26.8-acre warehouse facility. While federal authorities have indicated the project does not impact historic properties, City staff are currently preparing a formal response. The City intends to communicate its desire for the federal government to pursue additional local approvals, including a special permit typically required for detention or processing facilities. Residents in the southwest corridor are encouraged to review the public statement available through the City Manager’s office.
Utility Notice: Bulky Waste and Recycling Updates
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department is notifying residents of significant changes to bulky waste collection schedules effective March 1, 2026. Postcards detailing individual schedule changes—which may include new collection days or weeks—are being mailed to approximately 64,000 impacted customers during the final week of January. Residents should retain these postcards as the new schedules will not be reflected on digital portals until the March transition. Additionally, the City reminds residents that residential recycling now accepts plastic and paper to-go cups, part of an ongoing initiative to expand sustainable waste disposal options.
Upcoming Public Meetings and Legislative Session
The Council of Bond Oversight is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Room 100.2. Furthermore, the 60th Oklahoma Legislature is prepared to convene for its Second Regular Session on Monday, February 2, 2026. Public notices for upcoming House committee meetings, including those for the Appropriations and Budget subcommittees, have been posted for the first week of February.