📅 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

2 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.

2 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.
6 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!
14 days 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.
15 days 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!

16 days 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

16 days 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.
19 days 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.
20 days 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.
20 days 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
21 days 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
22 days 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
22 days ago, City of Altus
☀️💦 Last Splash of the Summer!
The last day of the summer season at the Splash Pad will be Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Be sure to come out and make one last splash before we close for the year. Don’t miss it! 🌊
22 days ago, Altus Parks & Recreation Department
Children playing at the Altus Splash Pad with colorful water features and balloons. Flyer text reads: “Altus Splash Pad End of Season. Sunday, September 28th. 601 E Katy Drive (next to City Gym). Make one last splash this summer
🏆Today two of our Officers and their K9 partners competed in the SW Crime Stoppers K9 Competition in Lawton, OK.🏆 Officer Jinks and K9 Kevlar won 1st overall K9, 1st in hardest hitting K9, and 1st in article search. Officer Lindsey and K9 Paco placed second in article search. We are proud of the work and dedication that our Officers put into their K9 program. Well Done!!!
25 days ago, Altus Police Department
two officers holding award plaques.
🔥 Altus Fire-EMS Training Update 🔥 We’re proud to share that four of our rookies are currently attending the OSU Fire Service Training Academy: 👨‍🚒 Austun Gorman 👨‍🚒 Kaden Hans 👨‍🚒 Braddock Abernathy 👨‍🚒 Trey Berry From classroom learning to hands-on drills like forcible entry, hose operations, and rescue scenarios, they’re putting in the hard work to sharpen their skills. Join us in wishing them good luck and continued success as they represent Altus with dedication and pride! 💪🚒 📸 Photos courtesy of OSU Fire Service Training
26 days ago, Altus Fire-EMS Department
Two firefighters in yellow helmets kneeling and spraying a powerful stream of water from a fire hose toward an outdoor training structure with tanks and pipes.
Group of firefighters in full gear stand in a circle listening to an instructor demonstrating ladder techniques next to a fire engine and training containers.
Firefighter in full gear carries a rescue dummy down a ladder from a training building, demonstrating ladder rescue techniques. A second dummy lies on the ground below, with fire trucks and training equipment in the background.
Firefighter in full gear and breathing mask emerging from a smoke-filled doorway carrying a training dummy, with tools on the ground nearby.
Group of firefighters in full turnout gear lifting a large red training container next to a fire engine during outdoor training.
Group of firefighters in full gear stand in a circle listening to an instructor demonstrating ladder techniques next to a fire engine and training containers.
Firefighters in turnout gear practicing forcible entry on a wooden door prop under the supervision of an instructor in a black helmet.
🇺🇸POLICE WOMEN'S DAY🇺🇸 Today is National Police Women's Day, and we would like to highlight the ladies of the Altus Police Department. These women protect and serve the community of Altus, upholding law and order. Their professionalism, dedication, courage, and integrity are a valuable asset to this community and our department. We thank you ladies, and all women of law enforcement, and we appreciate your service. Pictured from left to right are as follows: 👮‍♀️Sergeant Morgan Elkins 👮‍♀️Detective Devin Dickerson 👮‍♀️Officer Krystin Widener (Not pictured: Kristina Hernandez- she is currently at the CLEET academy)
26 days ago, Altus Police Department
Three police woman smiling at the camera to celebrate National Police Women’s Day
🚧 Splash Pad – Delayed Opening The splash pad will open LATE at 1:00 PM this Saturday, Sept 13, 2025, due to the Altus Cross Country Meet in the area. Thanks for your patience—we’ll see you tomorrow afternoon! 💦 #AltusParks #CommunityUpdate
26 days ago, Altus Parks & Recreation Department
🇺🇸 Remembering September 11, 2001 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to remember the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday citizens who showed incredible strength in the face of tragedy.
27 days ago, City of Altus
Large American flag hanging from the extended ladder of an Altus Fire Department truck outside the fire station, displayed in honor and remembrance of September 11.

The Altus Police Department is asking for your help in identifying the person depicted in the following video. We would like to speak with him regarding the theft of a bicycle that occurred in the 700 block of Lila Street.
If you know the identity of the person involved and/or you have information pertaining to the crime, you are encouraged to contact the Altus Police Department at 580-482-4121. You can also contact this page directly via private messenger. As always, you can remain anonymous.

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27 days ago, Altus Police Department