⚠️ **Gas Line Maintenance Notice**⚠️

The gas company will be purging and performing maintenance on gas lines around mid-morning today in the southwest part of Altus, near the 824 Hickory Street area.

Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods may notice a temporary gas odor during this process. This is expected and does not indicate a safety concern.

We appreciate your understanding as this routine work is completed.

2 days ago, City of Altus

🚨SCAM ALERT🚨
The Altus Police Department has been inundated with reports regarding various scams. The most recent report we have received involved scammers posting fake rental ads onto social media for homes they do not own and/or control.
In these scam ads, scammers may send rental applications and lease agreements by email, requesting application fees, rent, or security deposits. After payment, victims are never given access to the home.
💡Some tips to help protect yourself 💡
✅Do not send any money before you tour the property.
✅Do not sign a written lease without first verifying the owner or a licensed property manager.
✅Confirm ownership through county records or by requesting identification and proof of ownership.
✅Search the address and photos online to see if the listing appears elsewhere.
✅Insist on meeting at the property.
✅Be cautious if the price is far below market or if the “owner” changes phone numbers every few days.
✅Avoid gift cards, wire transfers, and bitcoin.
✅Use secure and traceable payment methods.
✅Be cautious when you see a "for rent" sign in the front yard on the ad photo. A lot of these are photoshopped into the photo.
If you suspect a scam... stop contact with the scammer and do not send money. Save screenshots, messages, receipts, phone numbers, and profile links. Report the incident to the Altus Police Department non-emergency line at 580-482-4121, or in person at the police department. And lastly, share this notice to help others stay safe.

8 days ago, Altus Police Department
Yellow triangular warning sign with a cartoon face of a masked person wearing a black hat, above the bold text “Scam Alert” on a dark background.
📢PROMOTION📢
We would like to announce the promotion of Allen Collins to the rank of Patrol Captain. Captain Collins has been faithfully serving the citizens of Altus since 2014. He will be assigned to swing shift (Shift 3), effective October 19, 2025, and we are confident he will excel in his new duties. Congratulations, Captain Collins.
10 days ago, Altus Police Department
A promotional graphic with a dark blue gradient background announcing an Altus Police Department promotion. The text at the top reads Altus Police Department Promotion in silver lettering. At the center is a framed portrait of a uniformed police officer standing in front of the American flag. Beneath the portrait is the name Captain Allen Collins. The Altus Police Department badge is displayed on the left side of the portrait and the FOP emblem is displayed on the right side.

🧛‍♀️ Don’t ghost us… we need your blood type!
Join the Wicked Good Donors blood drive today from 10 AM to 2 PM at City Hall.
Glow-in-the-dark shirts, spooky good vibes, and real-life hero points included.

15 days ago, City of Altus
Poster for the City of Altus Blood Drive themed “Wicked Good Donors.” Features green and black Halloween-style graphics with witches and trees. Text reads: “City of Altus Blood Drive, Wednesday, October 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., City Municipal Complex, 509 S. Main – Lobby. Walk-ins welcome. Glows in the dark! To make an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org.” Includes an image of a black T-shirt with the phrase “Bring Me the Donors.”
**City Fly-Over Planned for this Morning! ** Cleatus McDonel and crew are planning the first city fly-over today! We’ll meet at the field just south of the OHP HQ on Veterans at 7:30 AM and hope to launch around 8:00 AM. 🪂 The plan is to splash and dash at the city reservoir and then land either at the college or the airport — depending on conditions. 👋 If you see us overhead, honk and wave — but please stay alert if you’re driving. Let’s hope for clear skies and smooth air! 🌤️✨
16 days ago, City of Altus
hot air balloon in sky

🩸 Do something wicked good this October. The City of Altus Blood Drive is Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 10 AM–2 PM at City Hall, 509 S Main. Your donation could save a life.

17 days ago, City of Altus
Flyer for the City of Altus Blood Drive with a Halloween theme. The top reads “Wicked Good Donors” in green and black with silhouettes of bats, witches, and a spooky tree. Event details read: “City of Altus Blood Drive, Wednesday, October 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., City Municipal Complex, 509 S. Main – Lobby. Walk-ins Welcome!” Below is a gray T-shirt with the text “Bring Me Good Donors” in green and black, labeled “Glows in the dark.” Contact info: call 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org.
Up, up, and away, Altus! The 2025 Altus Balloon Festival is about to take flight October 25–26 at Hangar 36.
Two days of color, music, food, and fun you won’t want to miss.
17 days ago, City of Altus
Poster for the Altus Balloon Festival featuring colorful hot air balloons floating in the sky. Text reads: “Altus Balloon Festival. October 25th & 26th. Gates open at 7 AM both days. Parking $15 a day or $25 for both days. Hangar 36, 831 S. Main Street, Altus, OK 73521.” Logos for Altus Parks & Recreation and Altus Regional Airport are shown at the bottom.

📅 Reminder: City Council & AMA Meeting Tomorrow
The Altus City Council and Altus Municipal Authority will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 7 at 5:00 PM at 509 S Main St, Altus.
📄 View the agenda and meeting details here:
👉 https://altuscityok.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

24 days ago, City of Altus

Important: Storm Siren Test Today at 11:00 AM
The City of Altus will conduct a scheduled storm siren test today, Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM. You may hear sirens across town for a short period. This is only a test. No action is needed.

24 days ago, City of Altus
🌳 Free Mulch Available at Blaine Drop-Off Site! 🌳 The City of Altus has been busy turning tree limbs and brush into wood mulch, and now residents are welcome to come pick some up for free at the Blaine Drop-Off site. 👉 How you can use mulch at home: • Gardens & Flower Beds – Helps keep moisture in the soil and reduces weeds. • Around Trees & Shrubs – Protects roots, regulates soil temperature, and looks tidy. • Walking Paths & Play Areas – Provides a softer, more natural ground covering. • Composting & Soil Health – Breaks down over time and adds nutrients back into your soil. 📍 Location: Blaine Drop-Off Site 💵 Cost: Free for Altus residents (bring your own shovel and container, truck, or trailer) Take as much as you can use, and give your yard or garden a natural boost while helping us recycle tree debris into something useful for the community.
28 days ago, City of Altus
A large pile of wood mulch sits at the Blaine Drop-Off Site in Altus, with a yellow Vermeer wood chipper parked beside it under a partly cloudy sky.
Congratulations to Firefighter Nick Flores on successfully passing his paramedic course! Flores transferred over from the City of Altus Electric Department in 2024. Along with working with us he also serves in the Army Reserves as a combat medic. Firefighter/Paramedic Flores is married to his wife Heavenly, and they have three children, Zora, Bella, and Emery!
about 1 month ago, Altus Fire-EMS Department
A man wearing a gray Altus Fire-EMS polo shirt and a black Altus Fire-EMS cap stands in front of a plain wall. His shirt has embroidered text with his name, “Nick Flores.” He has a mustache and a tattoo visible on his right forearm.
The City of Altus is flushing hydrants in different areas of town to push out older, stale water from the lines. When water sits too long without enough movement, it can cause discoloration, unusual taste, or odors. Flushing helps clear this out and brings in a fresh flow, improving overall water quality for everyone.
about 1 month ago, City of Altus
Close-up of a fire hydrant with water flowing from the side outlet, set in a grassy area with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Join us Saturday, September 27, from 5 to 10 PM at Altus Downtown Park for Sip of Oklahoma — a night filled with wine, beer, music, food, and community vibes. Admission is $5 at the gate, and this is an 18+ event only, so please remember to bring your ID.

Enjoy tastings from wineries including Twisted & Tangled, Shakespeare Wine Company, Tidewater Winery, Backyard Vineyards, Bois D’Arc Winery, Sabatia Winery, and Quartz Mountain Winery. Breweries on site include SOP Brewing of Lawton and Rising Eagle Brewery of Elgin.

The evening will also feature live performances by Dani Carson & Gisel from 5 to 6 PM, the Nelson Gonzalez Quintet from 6:15 to 8 PM, and the Kendrik McKinney Jazz Quintet from 8:15 to 10 PM. Alongside the music, guests can explore delicious food trucks, shop local vendors, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere under the stars.

Sip of Oklahoma brings together wine, beer, music, and community for an unforgettable evening — we’ll see you there!

about 1 month ago, Altus Parks & Recreation Department
Graphic countdown flyer for Sip of Oklahoma. Text reads: ‘Just 5 days to go! Altus Downtown Park, Saturday September 27, 5–10 PM. Join us for a night of great wine, local beer, live jazz, and community vibes.’ Design includes a wine bottle, glass of red wine with grapes, and a beer bottle. The Altus Parks and Recreation logo is displayed inside an outline of the state of Oklahoma

Join Altus Public Schools for Pennies 4 Play!
https://www.thereimagineproject.com/pennies-4-play

about 1 month ago, Altus Parks & Recreation Department
Light blue flyer with title “Join Altus Public Schools Pennies 4 Play.” Event runs September 22–26, 2025 for Pre-K through 12th grade. Text reads “Every penny counts toward creating a better playground for our community! Altus Reimagine Project.” Illustrations show diverse children playing: one child in a wheelchair with a basketball, one running, two on a slide, and one on a swing.
No Dumping Outside the Fence The large pile you see at Blaine Street isn’t from the roll-off containers being full — it’s from people dumping tree limbs outside the fence where it’s not allowed. 👉 All limbs must go inside the roll-off containers 👉 Nothing can be dumped on the ground or outside the fence When limbs are dumped in the wrong place, our crews have to spend extra time cleaning it up — on top of hauling what’s already in the containers. That slows everything down for the whole community. 📞Questions? please call Sanitation: 580-481-2251 https://www.altusok.gov/o/coa/page/altus-municipal-landfill ✅ Get updates directly on your phone by downloading the City of Altus App.
about 1 month ago, City of Altus
Large pile of tree limbs and yard debris stacked inside the Blaine Street drop-off area. A red sign in the foreground reads “NO DUMPING.” Another “NO DUMPING” sign is visible in the background.
💧 Water Service Restored! 💧 Great news, Altus! Our Water/Sewer team completed this morning’s valve work in just 45 minutes. That is incredible teamwork. Water service has now been fully restored. A fire hydrant on Joy Street is currently being flushed to help clear out any sediment in the pipes. If you notice temporary discoloration, do not worry, it should clear quickly. 👏 Huge thanks to our crews for their speedy and professional work. 📲 Friendly reminder: Download the City of Altus app to get important alerts and notifications straight to your phone so you never miss updates like this. Search “Altus Oklahoma” on your devices app store.
about 1 month ago, City of Altus
Close-up of a worker cutting into a blue water pipe with a large circular saw during water line maintenance.
***Water Service Interruption Notice*** The City of Altus Water/Sewer Department will be cutting in valves beginning at 8:30 AM today at the following locations: • Rochester and Lena Lane • Joy and McCoy near the river tracks Areas affected: • West Broadway from the railroad tracks heading west out of town • From Blaine to Carver Road Water service will be temporarily interrupted in these areas. Service will be restored as quickly as possible once the work is complete. We appreciate your patience as crews work to improve and maintain our water system.
about 1 month ago, City of Altus
⚡ Tree Trimming Notice 🌳 The City of Altus Electric Department has contracted a tree-trimming company to clear branches that interfere with power lines. Trees in the lines can be a serious hazard to our grid, especially with winter weather approaching. 📍 Crews are currently working along Buena Vista heading south toward Lakeside. 📍 Next week they will move north from Buena Vista to Tamarack. This work is important to reduce outages and keep our community safe during severe weather. If you see crews near your property, please know they are authorized City contractors. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work is completed to keep power safe and reliable for everyone in Altus. Questions: 580-481-2241
about 1 month ago, City of Altus
🏌️‍♂️ October Junior Golf League 🏌️‍♀️

Every Thursday night in October: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

⏰ 5:15 PM shotgun start
🎒 Grade groups: 3–4, 5–6, 7–8

🏅 Weekly awards: Certificates for best per night in each group
🏆 Season finale: Trophies for Top 3 in each division at the End-of-Season Championship

💻 Register now: playaltus.com
💵 Fee: $75
about 1 month ago, Altus Parks & Recreation Department
Flyer for Junior Golf League at The Western Heritage Golf Course. League runs Thursdays in October on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th starting at 5:15 PM. Divisions include 3rd–4th grade, 5th–6th grade, and 7th–8th grade. Cost is $75 per player. Location: 2050 US-62, Altus, OK 73521. Register at www.playaltus.com or call 580-480-0209 for questions. Flyer design shows a golf green, flag, golf ball, and club in green and orange colors
The forecast for this week is looking active. Temperatures will feel more like summer at the start of the week, with highs in the upper 80s, before cooling down later this week.

Rain chances are in the 30 to 70 percent range each day, with the best chance of showers and storms arriving Wednesday through Friday. Some of these storms could be heavier, bringing lightning, brief downpours, and gusty winds.

The drought monitor continues to increase across southwest Oklahoma, but the extended outlook is leaning toward above-normal precipitation. We’ll be keeping an eye on the skies and hoping for some much-needed rain.

Stay safe, stay weather aware, and have a great week!

- Wayne Cain, Emergency Management Director for the City of Altus
about 1 month ago, City of Altus