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August First Friday: Back to School Celebration & Non-Profit Row Set for Tomorrow

Thursday, August 6 by Colby Talley

Main Street Enid's August First Friday: Back to School Celebration & Non-Profit Row is set for tomorrow on Friday, Aug. 7 in downtown Enid. The event will run from 6-9 p.m. You can see a general layout for the event here. This First Friday aims... Read More.

City of Enid Utility Services Temporarily Relocates Amidst Office Renovations

Wednesday, August 5 by Colby Talley

City of Enid Utility Services will temporarily relocate amidst office renovations that are being carried out to improve customer experience. Starting on Friday, Aug. 7, Utility Services will move from Room 114 to Room 122 inside the City Administration Building, next door to the current... Read More.

School Zone Beacon Testing Set for This Week as 2026 School Year Approaches

Tuesday, August 4 by Colby Talley

With the 2026 school year coming up soon, City of Enid Technical Services has announced it will carry out school zone beacon testing this week from Aug. 5-6. This process of testing and programming will impact areas around Enid Public Schools, Chisholm Public Schools, Pioneer-Pleasant... Read More.

West Wabash to Experience 2nd Planned Water Outage in One Week

Tuesday, August 4 by Colby Talley

The City of Enid has announced another planned water outage for West Wabash Ave., the second such outage to be enforced this week. The outage will take place between South Quincy St. and South Van Buren St. so that crews can complete the second portion... Read More.

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Opens Armstrong Auditorium Season with America the Beautiful 250th Celebration

Monday, August 3 by Derek Darr

The Armstrong Auditorium put out the following press release: EDMOND, Okla. (July 30, 2026) -The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will open Armstrong Auditorium's 28th Performing Arts Series on Thursday, Sep. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Edmond. Under the baton of Music Director Alexander Mickelthwaite, the orchestra... Read More.

Oklahoma City Zoo Celebrates Growing Asian Elephant Herd With New Calf on the Way

Monday, August 3 by Derek Darr

The Oklahoma City Zoo put out the following press release: The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s endangered Asian elephant herd keeps growing with the births of Xerxes in May 2025, a female calf on June 26, 2026, and, exciting news, there’s another calf coming... Read More.

Enid Comic Con Returns on August 1st

Friday, July 31 by Michael Soucek

Comic and gaming fans unite! The beloved Enid Comic-Con is returning to the Stride Bank Center from Aug. 1-2, bringing excitement, big guests, and plenty of cosplay! Comic-Con is a pop culture convention originating in San Diego, California. The event celebrates comics, movies, TV shows,... Read More.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center to Host Open House

Friday, July 31 by Michael Soucek

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will host a free open house for all teachers on July 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Take a break from decorating the classroom and visit the Heritage Center to learn about their programs, explore, play games, and much... Read More.

Enid Public Schools to Host Teacher Appreciation Give-Away

Thursday, July 30 by Michael Soucek

Enid Public Schools will host the Teacher Appreciation Give-Away on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event will take place at the Sidewell Distribution Center, 3101 S. Van Buren St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is open to all Garfield County teachers to obtain donated... Read More.

Enid Parks and Recreation Closed Splash Pads Until Further Notice

Thursday, July 30 by Michael Soucek

The City of Enid Parks and Recreation has closed both splash pads due to unforeseen circumstances. In a Facebook post, the City announced that both the Hoover and Champion Park splash pads will be closed until further notice. The Champion splash pad is located at 729... Read More.

Enid Police Department to Host Coffee with the Chief

Wednesday, July 29 by Michael Soucek

The Enid Police Department is hosting a community event: Coffee with the Chief. The event will take place at Jumbo Foods on Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. and will allow the Enid community to meet up with Chief Nick John and other members of the... Read More.

Youth Philanthropist Nate Gonzalez to Speak at Enid Public Library

Tuesday, July 28 by Michael Soucek

The Enid Public Library invites everyone to hear 12-year-old author, speaker, and youth philanthropist Nate Gonzalez. Gather at the library on Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m. to hear Gonzalez share his inspiring story of leadership, service, and self-confidence. Gonzalez founded the nonprofit organization Nate's Next Kid... Read More.

News

August First Friday: Back to School Celebration & Non-Profit Row Set for Tomorrow

City of Enid Utility Services Temporarily Relocates Amidst Office Renovations

School Zone Beacon Testing Set for This Week as 2026 School Year Approaches

West Wabash to Experience 2nd Planned Water Outage in One Week

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Opens Armstrong Auditorium Season with America the Beautiful 250th Celebration

Oklahoma City Zoo Celebrates Growing Asian Elephant Herd With New Calf on the Way

Enid Comic Con Returns on August 1st

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center to Host Open House

Enid Public Schools to Host Teacher Appreciation Give-Away

Enid Parks and Recreation Closed Splash Pads Until Further Notice

Enid Police Department to Host Coffee with the Chief

Youth Philanthropist Nate Gonzalez to Speak at Enid Public Library

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