The National Severe Storms Laboratory’s Tornado Tales project is looking for adults 18 and older to share their experiences through a short survey.

Your input can help researchers and forecasters improve the way tornado threat information is communicated.

Take the survey: https://inside.nssl.noaa.gov/tornado-tales/

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

The Second Annual Citywide Garage Sale Weekend is this weekend!!!!🛍️🏡
📅 June 12th–14th
Start cleaning out those closets, garages, and storage rooms now because this citywide event is right around the corner!
✅ NO garage sale permit fees that weekend
✅ Register with the Utilities Department
✅ Official garage sale locations will be listed on https://www.altusok.gov/o/coa/page/garage-sales
Whether you’re hunting for treasures or hosting your own sale, you won’t want to miss it!

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Main Street/US-283 resurfacing project is underway in Altus.

This project includes milling the existing roadway surface, applying new asphalt pavement, and adding pavement markings along approximately five miles of roadway through Altus.

Please note that this is an ODOT-funded and ODOT-managed highway project. Main Street is part of US-283, a state highway. Project decisions, scheduling, traffic control, and construction operations are overseen by ODOT.

While ODOT previously indicated that milling and paving operations within the city core would primarily occur overnight, work activities are currently taking place during daytime hours as the project gets underway. Construction schedules may be adjusted throughout the project based on weather, traffic conditions, equipment availability, and operational needs.

The project is currently expected to take approximately three to four weeks to complete from the start date. Weather can greatly affect construction timelines. Rain and severe weather may delay work, and even after rain stops, crews may need time for the roadway and work areas to dry before certain operations can continue.

Drivers traveling across town may wish to consider alternate routes to help reduce delays. The routes shown are suggested travel options only and are not official detours. The best route will depend on your destination, traffic conditions, and ongoing construction activity.

Main Street remains open, and businesses along the corridor continue to be accessible. We encourage residents to continue supporting local businesses throughout construction.

Wide loads should avoid Main Street during active construction operations and follow guidance from ODOT and applicable permitting requirements.

Please allow extra travel time, slow down in work zones, follow posted traffic control devices, and use caution around workers and equipment. Lane closures, shifting traffic patterns, and traffic control devices are in place to help protect both drivers and the crews working near moving traffic.

The City of Altus will continue sharing updates as information becomes available.

For construction-related questions, please contact ODOT directly at 580-482-3191.

Read more: https://www.altusok.gov/article/2933768

Employment Opportunity | Meter Technician

Employment Type - Full Time

Department – Utilities

Salary – Grade 11

Depends on Experience & Qualifications

Closes – June 19th

Read more: www.altusok.gov/careers

🐱 Cat Adoption Week 🐱

June 1-5, we are reducing all cat adoptions to just $15!
We have an abundance of kittens right now who are awaiting their forever homes. Even if you're not looking to adopt, come by and give them some snuggles!

All cat adoptions include:
▪️Sterilization
▪️Rabies Vaccination
▪️HCPCH Vaccination
▪️City License

+1 580-481-2285
2200 Enterprise Dr, Altus, OK, United States, 73521

Every year in Oklahoma, approximately 18 children die from drowning and 16 are hospitalized for near drownings. 45% of drowning deaths were children ages 1-4. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Follow these safety tips to prevent childhood drownings and stay safe this summer. To learn more, visit https://brnw.ch/21x30Eg

📍 City Council Meeting Reminder

The Altus City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Altus City Hall, located at 509 S Main Street, Altus, OK 73521.

Residents are welcome to attend and observe the meeting. Agendas, minutes, and meeting packets are available online through the City's official agenda management system:

🔗 Agenda and Minutes: https://altuscityok.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

For additional information about City Council meetings, visit:
🔗 https://www.altusok.gov/page/city-council

Meeting agendas are posted in accordance with Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements. Residents are encouraged to review agenda materials prior to the meeting.

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

The City of Altus is currently hiring for several positions across multiple departments!

Current openings include:

• Golf Cashier
• Airport Technician
• Specialist Communications
• Patrol Officer

🚧 Coming Soon: Grounds Maintenance (Cemetery Department)
This upcoming full-time position will be posted to the City website soon. The role will support cemetery operations and grounds upkeep.

Whether you’re looking for part-time work or a long-term career in public service, there’s an opportunity waiting for you on Team Altus.

Apply online and check for updates here:
https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6207465.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US

Current Jobs available: Apply online

Title – Airport Technician

Employment Type - Full Time

Department – Airport

Salary – Grade 14

Depends on Experience & Qualifications

Closes – June 5th

Title – Grounds Maintenance

Employment Type - Full Time

Department – Cemetery

Salary – Grade 10

Depends on Experience & Qualifications

Closes – June 5th