🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧
3rd Street between Main and Harper will be closed for approximately 5 days for sewer line installation to the school. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.
Please note that the following dates have changed since the June newsletter was printed:
Veterans Affairs Support
Veterans can now meet with Veterans Affairs every Friday from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Choctaw Police Station for resources, guidance, and support.
Blood Drive Rescheduled
The blood drive originally scheduled for Monday, June 30th has been moved to Wednesday, July 3rd.
Thank you for your understanding!
The City of Choctaw offices are closing early due to severe weather. Stay safe everyone.
The City Council/CUA meeting for June 3, 2025 has been canceled due to weather. You can view the cancellation here:
https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643.
The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5, 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/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649
🚧 Temporary Water Shutoff – Silvershase Drive 🚧
Water service on Silvershase Drive will be temporarily shut off to allow crews to cap a service line to the main. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this as quickly and safely as possible.
Thank you for your understanding!
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 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/391470
More progress on the Gateway Gardens Project!
The City of Choctaw is continuing our partnership with the Oklahoma County Master Gardeners to install new flower beds as part of the Gateway Gardens Project—made possible through a grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation via the Parks & Public Space Initiative / Margaret Annis Boys Trust.
We’re grateful for these partnerships that help us create beautiful, welcoming spaces in our community!
Young Entrepreneurs at Friday Nights in the Park!
Come out and support our talented Young Entrepreneurs tomorrow night at Friday Nights in the Park! Featured Young Entrepreneur Booths:
Wildflower Crochet
Crochet By Mollie
Baked From the Heart
Tote-ally Sisters
The Rapson Kids
Emma's Bracelets and Flora's Lemonade
Creative Crafty Critters
Stay in the loop!
Follow our new City of Choctaw Special Events Facebook page for updates, photos, and future event info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=61574386050058
🌸 Master Gardeners Help Choctaw Bloom!
A huge thank you to Marie Wreath, Beth Ann Amico, and Raylene Harrison with the Oklahoma County Master Gardeners for all their help bringing new life to our new city flower beds!
Their expertise has been a vital part of our Gateway Gardens grant project, and the plants they helped plant are from the Oklahoma Proven list by OSU Extension—chosen for their durability and beauty in Oklahoma’s unique climate.
These same resilient plants will also be featured in our upcoming “Blame It All on My Roots” grant project along Main Street, making sure our city is blooming with pride! to find the list of Oklahoma proven plants you can visit the OSU Extension's website here- https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/oklahoma-proven-plant-selections-for-oklahoma.html
📢 Notice: City Hall will be closed from 11 AM to 1 PM tomorrow for a staff luncheon.
The drop box will be available for payments during this time.
If you have any questions, please call us at 405-390-8198.
Thank you for your understanding!
🌟 Haven’t been to Friday Nights in the Park yet this year?
This Friday is the perfect time to stop by!
Not only will you be supporting local small businesses, but it’s also Young Entrepreneurs Night! 🧒👧
We’ve got some amazing kids bringing their creativity, passion, and products to the market—and they’d love your support!
🎶 Plus, enjoy live music from Southern Sky while you shop, eat, and relax!
📍 Choctaw Creek Park
🕕 Friday, 6–8 PM
🍔 Food trucks • 🛍️ Vendors • 🎸 Live Music
Come cheer on the next generation of business owners and enjoy a great evening in the park!
⚠️ City Hall Closure Notice
Out of an abundance of caution due to forecasted severe weather, City Hall will be closing today at 3:00 PM.
Please stay weather aware and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Monitor local news and weather alerts for the latest updates.
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 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
Water Line Break Notice – Service Interruption on Western Way. A water line break is currently being repaired on Western Way. Water service in this area will be temporarily shut off and is expected to remain off for approximately 3 hours while repairs are completed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly as possible.
The May 28, 2025 Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting has been cancelled. View the PDF here of the cancellation:https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2025-ceda-agendas/737647
Water Line Break Notice – Service Interruption on Maupin
A water line break is currently being repaired on Maupin, from Grand to 1st Street. Water service in this area will be temporarily shut off and is expected to remain off for approximately 6 hours while repairs are completed.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly as possible.
🚨 Vendor Scam Alert 🚨
We know it feels like a broken record, but with our events growing, scammers continue to target our event pages. If you're a vendor interested in participating in Friday Nights in the Park or any City of Choctaw special events, please be aware:
✅ All official booth information and applications are available ONLY through the City of Choctaw website or by contacting the City office directly.
❌ DO NOT make payments to individuals on social media or through unofficial links.
To ensure your spot and stay safe, please visit:
👉 https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/special-events-vendor-information
Or call: Tawny Shelby at 405-281-5101
⚠️ Please do not fall prey to the scammers!
The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651
