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Science academy features dramatic architecture
By CHRIS EVERSOLE newseditor@mustangnews.info Crews are scrambling to complete the new Mustang High School Science Academy in time for the first of day of school on Aug. 16. The new building will not only provide new laboratories and classrooms, but also will serve as an architectural landmark on the high school’s campus, Jason Pittenger, the…
Read MoreStitt vows to bring state into top 10
By CHRIS EVERSOLE newseditor@mustangnews.info Members of the chambers of commerce throughout Canadian County responded enthusiastically to Gov. Kevin Stitt when he spoke at a joint meeting of the groups Thursday. They fed off his energy, optimism and humor as he summarized his accomplishments since taking office in January and outlined his plans to raise Oklahoma…
Read MoreCounty slashes funding to area libraries
For the past three years, libraries across Canadian County have benefited from the income that has been derived through the county’s Educational Facilities Authority. They will continue to do so this year, although the amount of funding is being reduced by more than half. The three county commissioners, acting Monday as the trustees for the…
Read MoreNative American storyteller enthralls kids
By CHRIS EVERSOLE newseditor@mustangnews.info Native American storyteller Will Hill was animated and humorous when he appeared as part of the Mustang Public Library’s summer program. He follows in the storytelling tradition of the Muscogean people, mixing tales of animals and nature with cultural references from today. As kids, Hill and his brothers spent summers with…
Read MoreCouncil rejects OKC service request that would lead to large development
By Chris Eversole The Mustang City Council didn’t take long to unanimously reject a request from Oklahoma City that Mustang provide services to land south of the city limits. “We don’t need to take on that customer,” Mayor Jess Schweinberg said. At issue is the development of two square miles directly south of the city…
Read MoreIsaias Silva earns All-City top honor at event
As a freshman, Isaias Silva scored five goals, but as a sophomore the Bronco led Class 6A in goals with 26. On top of the 26 goals, Silva also collected 11 assists during the Broncos semifinal run. “I feel like I grew my mentality, and the speed of play at the high school level helped…
Read MoreMustang Athletics reveals Hall of Fame inductees
In its second year, Mustang Athletic Department announced four individuals and one team will be inducted into the Mustang Athletics Hall of Fame. Charles Carpenter, Toby Daugherty, James Garner, Shane Hamman, and the 1984 girls’ volleyball team will go up in the hall of fame Aug. 24 at the Mustang Event Center. Toby Rowland will…
Read MoreMustang teachers to receive second raise in three months
Despite receiving a pay increase less than two months ago, Mustang school officials announced this week that pay for teachers in the district could soon increase by another $1,220. That will bring the pay for a first-year teacher with no experience to $41,220. In April, the district announced it would increase the starting pay to…
Read MoreMustang graduates carve a niche in woodworking
By Kirk Wilson – Mustang Public Schools During graduation on May 17, three Mustang High School seniors found out via text message that their woodworking projects had been accepted into a national woodworking competition. The North American Wood-working Contest will be held July 17-20 in Las Vegas. The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers Fair…
Read MoreMustang Police Logs
The Mustang Police Department recorded the following arrests between May 21 and May 25: Angel Dawne Fallwell, 30, Oklahoma City: Driving with revoked license; Kylie Nicole Scott, 20, Mustang: Possession of paraphernalia, defective headlights; Theron Jerel Barker, 21, Oklahoma City: Possession of paraphernalia; Jordan Maeen, 31, Yukon: Expired license plate, failure to appear; Lacie Marie…
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