City Of Altus

Altus Fire-EMS Department is gearing up again tomorrow (11/20/25) to keep the Coats for Kids mission moving. They plan to be out on Main Street near 580 Bar & Grill taking cash donations Thursday from 8am to 9:30am, depending on call volume and circumstances. Every dollar helps put a warm coat on a local kiddo, so pull up, tap in, and help us drive real community impact. 💛 Lets FILL THE BOOT for the kids. Please help spread the word.

about 5 hours ago, City of Altus

Four Altus Fire EMS personnel standing outside the fire station holding handmade signs that say “Coats for Kids.” They are smiling and standing on the sidewalk in front of the station on a sunny day.

Come meet adoptable pets and explore everything happening today from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Altus Community Center. Here’s what you can jump into: 🍽️ Redbone Indian Tacos ☕ Refuel Cafe 📸 Mini photo sessions with Peachy Portraits 📚 The Readery mobile book store 🎪 Bounce houses for the kids 🩸 Blood drive with Our Blood Institute ✨ Local vendors, activities, and plenty of community energy

4 days ago, City of Altus

A brown and white dog sits inside a metal kennel, looking forward with its mouth open and tongue out. The photo is framed between two blurred blue shapes in the foreground.

A person crouches down hugging a black dog wearing a green adoption bandana while another dog on a leash stands in the foreground. Several people are gathered around in the indoor event area.

Inside a large event space, people sit in foldable chairs near vendor tables displaying handmade items. Inflatable carnival-style play structures are set up in the background.

A large inflatable bounce house decorated like a Dalmatian firefighter sits on a grassy area. A blue canopy tent is set up in front, and two people stand near the entrance of the bounce house.

Join us November 15th from 10 AM – 6 PM at the Altus Community Center for a day celebrating pets, people, and community spirit.
Meet our amazing cats and dogs waiting for loving homes, and enjoy:
🍔 Delicious eats from Redbone Indian Tacos
🥤 Drinks from Refuel Cafe
📸 Mini photo sessions with Peachy Portraits
📚 The Readery mobile book store
🏰 Bounce Houses for the kids
🩸 Our Blood Institute sponsored blood drive
✨ Plus many more local vendors and fun activities!
Even if you’re not ready to adopt, stop by to say hi, support local businesses, and enjoy a great day out with friends and family. ❤️

6 days ago, Altus Animal Shelter

Flyer for Altus’s Regional Adoption Event on November 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road. The design features autumn leaves and logos for The Readery, Refuel Café, Redbone Indian Tacos, and Our Blood Institute.

Officer Jinks, Officer Lindsey and Lieutenant Diaz went to the Altus Primary School and performed a K9 demonstration for the 2nd graders today. K9 Kevlar and K9 Paco demonstrated their capabilities for the kiddos.👮‍♂️🐕‍🦺 Great job to all involved!

7 days ago, Altus Police Department

A K9 officer demonstrates a bite training exercise on stage. The police dog, wearing a vest, bites the padded arm of a trainer in a green protective suit while another officer stands nearby.

A police K9 team gives a classroom demonstration on stage. Officers sit and speak to students seated at cafeteria tables while the K9 handler stands beside them.

A K9 officer stands on stage holding the leash of a police dog wearing a tactical vest. The dog looks up attentively at the handler during the demonstration.

🐾 Altus, we need your help. 🐾
The Altus Animal Shelter - City Government Department is hosting a Regional Adoption Event on November 15, and our dream is simple — to give every animal a chance to be seen, loved, and maybe even find their forever home.
But to make that dream possible, we need YOU!

We’re looking for:

✨ Vendors who want to be part of something meaningful
🍔 Food trucks willing to help draw a crowd
🎶 Entertainers who can fill the day with joy

Our budget is small, but our hearts are huge.
If you’re willing to lend your time, talent, or presence — not for profit, but for the pure goodness of helping animals and bringing our town together — we would be beyond grateful.
Even if every animal doesn’t get adopted that day, the love, laughter, and support from our community will remind them (and us) that they are not forgotten. ❤️

📅 November 15 | 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Altus Community Center | 401 Falcon Rd
💌 Please email HGilpatrick@altusok.gov
for more information or to get involved.

Let’s make this event one our community — and our furry friends — will never forget. 🧡

VENDOR Direct link: click here
EVENT PAGE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CnJUdvS7R/

14 days ago, City of Altus

Annual Gobble Wobble 5K Walk & Fun Run at the Altus City Reservoir

Join us for the annual Gobble Wobble 5K Walk & Fun Run at the Altus City Reservoir!
Whether you’re running for a personal best or just wobbling for fun, this is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving season with family and friends.
Costumes, strollers, and family photo ops are all encouraged—come wobble before you gobble.

Registration Fees:

Ages 16+ – $25
Ages 10–15 – $15
Ages 9 & under – $10

Family Fun Run (all ages) – $10 per person

For more information, follow Altus Parks & Recreation

Family Fun Distance (Approximately 1.6 miles) Click Here

5K Registration Click Here

16 days ago, Altus Parks & Recreation Department

Flyer for the Gobble Wobble 5K Walk and Fun Run on November 22, 2025. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. at the Altus City Reservoir. Registration fees are $25 for ages 16 and up, $15 for ages 10 to 15, and $10 for ages 9 and under. A Family Fun Run is available for all ages for $10 per person. The flyer features an illustrated turkey running and uses orange, red, and black Thanksgiving colors.

⚠️ **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.

22 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.

28 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.

about 1 month 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.