QuickTips Index

Oklahoma City Area Animal Shelters
The Oklahoma City metro area has a number of fine animal shelters if you're looking to adopt a cat or dog - Here is a listing of Oklahoma City Animal Shelters along with contact information.

Free Immunizations for Oklahoma City Kids
Periodically, organizations such as the Oklahoma Caring Van, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, offer Oklahoma City metro area kids free immunization shots. Check here for information on the next opportunity.

Accident Tracking in Oklahoma City
In order to avoid congestion and delays Oklahoma City area commuters can now track accidents online - Here is a quick tip on accident tracking in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma State Song
The title song for the 1943 Broadway Musical "Oklahoma!" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, "Oklahoma!" was named the official state song of Oklahoma in 1953 - Here is a brief background of the song and the lyrics for "Oklahoma!"

Oklahoma 211
We all know about dialing 911 for emergency services, but there's another telephone number to dial for health and human services in Oklahoma: 211 - Here are all the details on Oklahoma 211, including what services are offered in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday
For many years Oklahoma was not one of the states to offer an annual sales tax holiday. But Governor Henry finished the approval process for such a weekend just in time for the 2007 back-to-school shopping season. Here are all the details on the Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.

Summer Swimming in Oklahoma City
Here is a quick tip on summer swimming in Oklahoma City. These are the pools operated by the Oklahoma City Parks Department, with information on hours and cost.

Hazardous Waste Collection in Oklahoma City
It is always important to consider possible hazardous waste situations as you plan your garbage removal and recycling in Oklahoma City - the city provides hazardous waste services in the metro and the following quick tip will tell you how to dispose of these environmentally harmful materials.

Oklahoma City Better Business Bureau Online
The Oklahoma City Better Business Bureau is a fantastic resource for checking the legitimacy and reputation of metro area businesses. Their website offers a variety of online options to assist you.

Oklahoma City Snow & Ice Routes
When ice and snow hit the Oklahoma City metro area, city officials first plow, salt and clear the primary Oklahoma City snow and ice routes - Here is information on those routes that includes a link to a full OKC snow and ice route map.

EMSA Utility Bill Charge in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Council instituted a city utility bill charge beginning in October of 2009 that enrolls residents in EMSA's Total Care Ambulance coverage - Here are some frequently asked questions on the fee, what it covers and how to opt out if you choose.

Oklahoma City Black Friday - Early Opening Times and After Thanksgiving Specials
A number of popular stores are opening early on the day after Thanksgiving Day. Get a list of stores, times and links to the best shopping specials here.

"Close to Home" Fishing Areas in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City allows fishing at its three primary reservoir lakes but the "Close to Home" lakes and ponds around the OKC metro are another opportunity for fishing recreation in the metro.

OKCityCard from Allied Arts Offers Entertainment Savings and Supports Metro Arts
Allied Arts of Oklahoma City is now offering the 2007 OKCityCard, an entertainment discount card that benefits the arts throughout the OKC metro area. With over 160 partners, the OKCityCard can save purchasers hundreds of dollars at sporting events, museums, restaurants, retail establishments and more.

Oklahoma Lottery Winning Numbers
Check here for the day's winning Oklahoma Lottery numbers including Powerball, Cash 5, Pick 3 and Hot Lotto - There is also a searchable history of all winning lottery numbers.

Oklahoma City Average Temperatures and Precipitation
Oklahoma City has quite a variable climate with shifting average temperatures and precipitation depending on the season - Here is information on Oklahoma City's climate as well as the precipitation totals and average temperatures by month including highs and lows.

Oklahoma City Spraygrounds
Oklahoma City metro area swimming pools have always been fun and now the city has added a number of "spraygrounds" around the city with a variety of buttons and levers to douse you with water - Here is information on the Oklahoma City Spraygrounds locations.

Oklahoma Social Security Prepaid Debit Cards
The United States Treasury Department has begun to institute a new system of prepaid debit cards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in several states across the country - Oklahoma is one of those states - Get information on the system, the advantages and how to sign up.

Oklahoma City Traffic Cameras
Get live pictures of highways and roads around OKC on Oklahoma City Traffic Cameras rather than watching the morning local news shows waiting for a traffic update - Oklahoma City traffic cameras help you plan your route to work and avoid the delays while saving gas.

Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers
Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers has been relying on metro residents to assist in the apprehension of wanted criminals for decades - Here's information on how to submit a tip to the Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers.

Oklahoma Churches Offer Free Wedding Ceremonies With Premarital Counseling
The state of Oklahoma offers a significant savings on your marriage license if premarital counseling is completed beforehand. And there are several churches around the state that will also perform your wedding free of charge for those couples participating in the counseling.

Pay Your Oklahoma City Utility Bills Online
Oklahoma City allows you to pay your water utility bills and city traffic tickets online through a few simple clicks. Here's how to make your city bill paying quite a bit easier.

Winterize Your Home - Quick Tips on Reducing Your Gas Bill
There are several steps you can take to winterize your Oklahoma City home and in turn reduce your winter heating bills. The price of natural gas is higher this year than in year's past so watch this step-by-step video from the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board to save yourself some money.

Oklahoma State Driving Impediments
There are a few highway projects and construction areas that you need to be aware of if you're driving around the state of Oklahoma. Here's a quick tip on finding anything you need to watch out for.

Research Prices at Oklahoma Hospitals Online
Health care often seems like the one service where individuals don't know how much something costs until after it has been done. Well, that is changing in Oklahoma. A new website from the Oklahoma Hospital Association allows patients to research the cost of hundreds of medical procedures at facilities throughout the state. Here's information on how to search the site, obtain pricing and learn what it all means.