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Meet the Manager

In this time of change for Watonga, residents need and are seeking answers to what that change means to them.Some have ideas they want to share with city administration. Others have concerns about city services and the costs associated with those services.
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Community Events

1/ 28-Watonga HS/MS Girls Powerlifting @ Bethel 9 a.m.1/ 29-Watonga Community Coffee Meet N Greet with New City Manager Leroy Alsup 9 a.m. @ Watonga City Hall, 410 W. Main St, Watonga Everyone invited Coffee & Doughnuts will be served -Watonga Soccer Sign Ups 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tips to Stay Safe and Warm In Cold Snap

TULSA -- As colder temperatures approach and the possibility of winter storms increases, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepared.
A bill before the Legislature this session would require county commissioners to approve large scale green energy projects before they can be site planned. PHOTO WATONGA REPUBLICAN

A bill before the Legislature this session would require county commissioners to approve large scale green energy projects before they can be site planned. PHOTO WATONGA REPUBLICAN

Bill Would Prohibit Facility Subsidies

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Shaw, RChandler, has filed five bills for the 2026 legislative session focused on strengthening local decision- making, protecting taxpayers and ensuring accountability in major infrastructure and community development.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

EWSThe weather has certainly fluctuated from cold to warm. We have been spoiled by the milder temperatures of the past few weeks and some are unhappy with the wind and cooler temperatures. But remember, this is Oklahoma! Just wait 10 minutes and the weather will change.

Mullin Bringing Home the Bacon for Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C.— – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted yes on H.R.6938, Appropriations Minibus: Commerce, Justice, & Science, Energy & Water Development, and Interior & Environment.

Bill Would Repeal Minimum Teacher Salaries

OKLAHOMA CITY – In an effort to return local control to Oklahoma schools, Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently filed legislation to repeal the state’s minimum salary schedule for teachers.