Bixby Beacon
News & Updates
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Bixby History of Produce / Corn
It has been documented that in a 3-week period, over 21 box cars of Bixby Golden Corn were shipped from the Bixby Area every 24 hours. It has been documented that in a 3-week period, over 21 box cars of Bixby Golden Corn were shipped from the Bixby Area every 24 hours.
“Let’s take a moment to think just what that means.”
- A 3 Week Period = 21 Days
- 21 Box Cars x 21 Days = 441 Box Cars
- Each Box Cars holds approximately 2,850 Sacks of Corn.
- There were 60 Ears of Corn per Sack.
- 60 Ears of Corn x 2,850 Sacks = 171,000 Ears of Corn per Box Car.
- 171,000 Ears of Corn per Box Car x 441 Box Cars = 75,411,000 Ears of Corn were shipped out over a 3-week period.
That's a lot of Corn!
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Let’s Keep Our City Beautiful
Here are Tips on what you can do to make a difference:
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Cool It, Can It, Trash It: After cooking, let Fat, Oils, and Grease (FOG) cool down, then pour it into a sealable container and dispose of it in the trash, not down the sink or toilet.
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Scrape Plates and Pots: Before washing, scrape off any FOG residue into the trash. This simple step can significantly reduce the amount of FOG entering our drains.
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Use Strainers: Fit all your sinks with strainers to catch food scraps and other solids, preventing them from contributing to FOG buildup.
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Recycle Used Cooking Oil: If you have large amounts of cooking oil, consider recycling it. Many facilities turn used oil into biofuel, supporting renewable energy initiatives.
Let's take these steps together because every effort counts when it comes to protecting our city's stormwater system and keeping our environment clean and beautiful!
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City Offices Closed - June |
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Monday, June 19th, 2023- Observance of Juneteenth |
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Technical Advisory Committee Meeting |
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Planning Commission
Meeting
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Board of Adjustment
Meeting
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City Council
Work Sessions
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June 12th at 5:00 p.m.
June 26th at 5:00 p.m.
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June 12th at 6:00 p.m.
June 26th at 6:00 p.m.
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Bixby Public Works Authority Meetings |
June 12th at 6:00 p.m.
June 26th at 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, June 8th
Charley Young Event Park
The Bixby Outreach Center is so excited for our annual Food Truck Festival coming up! This will be a fun night in the park with yard games, live music, and food trucks to purchase from.
QuikTrip is generously sponsoring this fun night and proceeds will support our summer grab bags. We can't wait to see you there!
Road Closures on Cabaniss on West side of the Park and on Dawes Along North side of Charley Young Event Park.
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Bixby Freedom Celebration |
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What is Bixby Freedom Celebration all about? #BFC2023
This is the 9th year that The Bridge Church has hosted the Bixby Freedom Celebration. BFC2023 is set to be the biggest and best yet, with an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities. The annual event takes place the Friday before the 4th of July, which this year is June 30th. A range of entertainment, food trucks, patriotic program, and an unforgettable fireworks display is scheduled to be enjoyed by all ages.
Bixby Freedom Celebration has become a beloved tradition for families in the area, offering a fun-filled day of festivities to celebrate our nation’s independence. The event will kick off at 7:00 pm with a variety of food trucks serving up delicious treats, games with prizes, kids’ firefighter challenge, and a fun-filled kids area including free face painting & balloon art. This year we’ve added the Harmony Bridge to the festivities. Food trucks and music will be enjoyed on this bridge that spans the Arkansas river, which is a prime spot to enjoy the fireworks.
As the sun begins to set, we will have our traditional patriotic program, which includes the national anthem, swearing in of new military recruits, and an inspirational message from our pastor, Orlando Juarez. Precisely at 9:45, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night sky making it an unforgettable experience for all who attend!
Things to Remember
Lawn chairs, blankets, footballs, and frisbees
Food vendors on site to fill your tummies
*No personal tents, shelters, or fireworks allowed
Use #BFC2023 to spread the word on social media!
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Friday, June 30, 2023
Washington Irving Park
13700 S. Memorial Dr.
Starts at 7:00 pm
Run the 1-Mile, 5k, or 10k at the Bixby Freedom Celebration Event. Bixby Bicycles is sponsoring the Bixby Freedom Run and will donate $10 from every event entry to Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation (BEEF). So sign up today and support your Bixby community.
Hosted by Bixby Bicycles & Big Wheels Events, Inc.
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City of Bixby Current Career Opportunities |
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GIS Technician
Firefighter/ E.M.T.
Sportfield Worker
Street Department Crewman
Water and Sewer Department Crewman
Police Officer
Communications (Dispatcher) Officer
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General Information
918-366-4430
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Water Department & Billing
918-366-4430
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After Hours Emergency Service
918-366-8294
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Police Non-Emergency
918-366-8294
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Bixby Connect Powered by SeeClickFix
What is Bixby Connect?
Spot a pothole? Driving to work and notice a stop sign is missing? Bixby Connect Mobile app and Web-Based Service gives citizens an easier way to report issues around the Bixby community. It also allows citizens to stay connected with city staff on the progress of their requests. Bixby Mobile Connect allows users to attach a photograph. The app also utilizes adjustable GPS for clearer reporting. Citizens can report multiple types of issues, view other user’s previous and active status reports. Citizens will also find quick links to Frequently Asked Questions, Utility Payments and various other services offered by the City of Bixby.
Urgent Matters
Issues such as Water Leaks or Outages must be reported by phone at 918-366-4430. After hours, call Bixby Police Dispatch at 918-366-8294.
Mobile app
Report Issues On-line
(https://www.bixbyok.gov/677/Report-an-Issue-using-Bixby-Connect)
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Receive Immediate Traffic Advisories, Road Closures, Water Service Interruptions and other Alerts by:
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