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4 MHS athletes named to USA Today High School Sports Winners list
Although the 2020-21 seasons concluded months ago, awards are still being handed out. And no school seems to have garnered as many individual winners as Mustang. This came to a head last week when the USA Today High School Sports Winners from each state were announced and the Broncos had four names on the list…
Read MoreLocal resident, OSIDA director invites space companies to launch from OK Space Port
As billionaires launch into space on rockets, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is seeking to attract more commercial companies to come to Burns Flat. “You can make a lot of noise out in Burns Flat — rocket, jet testing, whatever it may be,” OSIDA Executive Director Craig Smith said. “That’s the sound of money…
Read MoreMustang, Yukon discuss joint water treatment facility
A joint arsenic removal facility would benefit Mustang and Yukon, Jay Adams, Central Oklahoma Water Resource Authority chairman, said. “One of the things we can’t afford to neglect is doing long-range planning to make sure our communities have access to water,” he said. According to the World Health Organization, arsenic, which is a chemical element…
Read MoreCrash ends Bronco Bus’s summer
Mustang Public Schools’ Bronco Bus will not make any additional stops this summer, due to a crash that occurred July 8, district officials said in a release Monday. There were no students on the bus at the time of the collision. The bus will not be active for the remaining stops this month — Thursday,…
Read MoreMustang Chamber eyes possible new home
The Mustang Chamber of Commerce has been looking for a permanent location since March. In the July City Manager’s Report, Tim Rooney said staff had identified land within Wild Horse Park that is adjacent to City Hall. “That’s our best option right now to pursue,” Chamber Director and CEO Renee Peerman said. “We’re hoping it…
Read MoreSara Road widening project slated for fall
Sara Road is still in the makeover process after the City of Mustang teamed up with the City of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. The authority will award a bidder a contract August 24 for widening Sara Road from SW 29th Street to State Highway 152, with construction to follow. “We agreed to…
Read MoreIdeas circulate for use of old county fairgrounds
Canadian County’s Fairground building is sentimental for many, Canadian County Commissioners Marc Hader and David Anderson agreed. Plans with the older fairgrounds are in the air, as the Canadian County Expo Center plans to open and host an event next month. The Canadian County Fairgrounds, 220 N Country Club Road, was built in 1955 after…
Read MoreLocal veteran spreads positivity, runs for many reasons, including mental health
With peace signs, a smile, cowboy hat and no shirt, Bronco Rip bounces off pavement as he interacts with drivers on his daily run. Local passersby, meet Mustang resident Anthony Thompson. “When I’m running and I’m throwing up peace signs to people, it’s my way of connecting with you even if it’s for a split…
Read MoreFormer Mustang resident details water safety this Memorial Day
The water is not your best friend. Michael Ellis, Oklahoma City Sail and Power Squadron public relations officer, said it’s vital people remember this when they hop into boats this Memorial Day weekend. Understanding water and knowing boat safety saves lives, he said. Drowning is the leading cause of death over the holiday weekend and…
Read MoreA brief breakdown of the city of Mustang’s 2021-22 proposed budget
Mustang’s proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget is “better than balanced.” City Manager Tim Rooney said the eighth budget he has done became surplus, due to officials estimating a 10% increase in health care costs for employees. The costs came in lower at 7%. The proposed budget of the Mustang Impro-vement Authority and the general fund…
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