Festival-goers of all ages enjoy a foam party in front of a concert stage at sunset, with American flags flying above the stage at the 2025 Altus Spirit Festival.

Altus Spirit Festival 2025 Brings Fun, Community, and Celebration to the City

July 1, 2025
The 2025 Altus Spirit Festival brought high energy and hometown pride to Hoyt Shadid Park at the Altus Reservoir, drawing in families, friends, and visitors from across Southwest ...
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City Manager Gary Jones stands on stage beside an Air Force officer as they unveil a framed portrait, while an audience member captures the moment on a phone

City Manager Gary Jones Honored with “Friend of Altus” Award

June 27, 2025
City Manager Gary Jones Honored with “Friend of Altus” Award City Manager Gary Jones was recently honored with the prestigious “Friend of Altus” award by Altus Air Force Base. ...
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City of Altus staff members at the WORKlahoma Job Fair greeting attendees, with a table display featuring job applications, brochures, and branded materials inside the Altus Community Center.

City of Altus Participates in WORKlahoma 2025 Job Fair

June 5, 2025
The City of Altus proudly participated in the 2025 WORKlahoma Job Fair at the Altus Community Center on June 4. Work Ready Oklahoma organized the event, which brought together job...
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Two men setting up for a City of Altus stormwater management presentation inside a white metal building. A projector screen displays the City of Altus logo and presentation slide.

Altus Hosts Stormwater Training to Protect Local Waterways

June 4, 2025
On May 29, the City of Altus hosted a public training to raise awareness about stormwater pollution and how residents can help protect the environment. Joey Hargrave from Hargrave...
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Altus Parks & Recreation staff member helps a group of young students with a craft activity at a picnic table in Hightower Park

Altus Parks & Recreation Hosts Altus Primary Students for Story Walk Fun

May 21, 2025
Over two days in May, Altus Parks & Recreation welcomed 1st and 2nd grade students from Altus Primary School to Hightower Park for a special outdoor experience. Students particip...
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Mindy Smiley and Chris Riffle holding a framed sketch of the Altus Reservoir vision during a presentation at the Altus Community Center.

From Sketch to Spark: Honoring the Vision Behind the Reservoir

April 12, 2025
Earlier today, the City of Altus recognized a local artist whose vision helped turn decades of conversation into real progress. During a special presentation, City Manager Gary Jo...
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Newly elected Altus City Council members taking their Oaths of Office at the City Council Chambers in April 2025.

Congratulations to Our Newly 2025 Sworn-In City Officials

April 2, 2025
Today marks an important milestone for the City of Altus as we officially welcomed several leaders into their roles through the Oath of Office ceremony. These individuals are step...
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A flyer for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on April 5, 2025, at Hangar 36 at Altus Quartz Mountain Airport (5333 N. Main Street). The event is free and lists accepted items such as motor oil, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, aerosols, cleaning products, and more. The flyer also highlights items NOT accepted, including explosives, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, biohazard waste, regulated pesticides, industrial waste, and more. Contact information for additional details is provided: 580-477-1560. The flyer features various icons representing hazardous waste items and a location map at the bottom.

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

March 13, 2025
Mark your calendars! Event Details: Date: April 5, 2025 Location: Hangar 36 at Altus Quartz Mountain Airport Address: 5333 N Main Street, Altus, OK Phone for Questions...
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A floral-themed flyer for the 2025 Spring Home & Garden Show, scheduled for May 10th - 11th at the Jackson County Expo Center. The flyer highlights attractions such as craft and trade vendors, lawn equipment displays, indoor home decor, outdoor home living exhibits, and food vendors. The event offers free admission, and vendor sign-up is now open. The background features pastel-colored flowers and leaves, creating a vibrant and inviting design.

Altus Spring Home & Garden Show Returns in 2025

March 13, 2025
Get ready, Altus! The 2025 Spring Home & Garden Show is back, bringing a fantastic lineup of vendors, exhibits, and inspiration for all things home improvement and outdoor livin...
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A colorful flyer for "Keeping Kids Active" in Altus, March 17-21, hosted by Altus Parks & Recreation and the Southern Prairie Library System. The flyer features a jumping boy and girl, event titles, dates, times, and locations. Activities include a St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Run, Field Days at local parks, a Guided Storywalk and Chalk Art event, and a Big Truck Day. Contact details and the event website (altusevents.com) are listed at the bottom.

Keeping Kids Active in Altus: March 17-21 Event Series

March 13, 2025
Altus Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Southern Prairie Library System, is bringing a week of exciting, family-friendly activities to keep kids engaged and moving this ...
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