By Shannon Rigsby, MPS Communications Every day school is in session, Mustang Public Schools has 54 route buses on the road, some of them running their route three different times to deliver elementary, intermediate, and then middle and MHS students to and from school. And every day, motorists ignore the red flashing lights and the…

It was another bright month for sales tax returns across Canadian County, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Mustang’s sales tax jumped from $852,043.54 last August to $876,282.62 this August. Although sales tax is up compared to last year, Mustang’s sales tax is down almost $56,771 since last month. Mustang’s use…

One woman is dead after a multi-vehicle wreck last Thursday morning, Oklahoma City Police Department officials confirmed. Last Thursday’s multi-vehicle wreck sent three to local hospitals. Brianna Flowers, 41, died after being in critical condition after the wreck. Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a “serious injury collision” on South Mustang Road between S.W. 44th…

Integris Canadian Valley Hospital may soon get their helipad after a successful fundraising banquet last Friday night. “You are invited to wear big hats and have big hearts,” an invitation to the event reads. “Cowboy Up for a Rip-Roaring Good Time In Cahoots with INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital! Big Hats, Big Hearts and a Big…

By Shannon Rigbsy, MPS Communications For more than 65 years, the circa 1948 gym served the students and staff of Mustang Public Schools. The peeling gray block structure which became known as the PE building in recent years had reached a point where spending more than half a million dollars to simply bring the building…

A former professional soccer player offers team and individualized training close to home. Gabriel Da Silva, who just goes by Gabby, was born in Brazil. He’s been playing soccer for 11 years. He came to the U.S. to play soccer for North Carolina then played for Rayo OKC. When asked what he enjoys most about…

Yukon and Mustang will do battle on the gridiron at 7 p.m. Friday at Bronco Stadium in Mustang but before the excitement happens on the field, there will be more excitement before the game. The Mustang Athletic Department will host the inaugural Bronco Alley on the football practice field just south of Mustang Horizon next…

For the first time since 1918, the solar eclipse traveled across the entire U.S. on Monday. People all around the world gathered to witness the eclipse, including at the Mustang Town Center. The Mustang Public Library hosted a “Solar Eclipse Viewing Party” Monday, and offered free solar glasses to anyone who pre-registered. People from Mustang…

By Michael Kinney, Contributing Writer The Mustang football team got its first real look at what type of team they will be putting on the field this year when they traveled to Bixby last week. In their first scrimmage of the season, coach Jeremy Dombek had a lot of positives in the outing. “Early on…

By Michael Kinney, Contributing Writer   After starting the softball season with an impressive 5-0 start, Mustang finally felt its first taste of defeat. Facing Pryor High Saturday, the Lady Broncos fell 1-0 in seven innings. It was the first time all season they had been held under four runs. “I definitely think we’re coming…

City Manager Tim Rooney, Mayor Jay Adams and City Council members have played an active role in helping develop the “Imagine Mustang” comprehensive plan with the help of citizens’ feedback. Imagine Mustang is about planning for what the City of Mustang’s future will look like. The last time the city updated its comprehensive plan was…

Mustang Public Schools’ faculty and staff came together early Monday morning to celebrate the start of the new academic year. The Back to School Kickoff celebration began with the “Breakfast of Champions” at 7:15 a.m. Monday morning. Child Nutrition Director Tammy Bales makes the entire breakfast happen based off donations so the district doesn’t have…

Mustang Fire Department’s Corporals David Small and Buddy Corbin received the department’s Lifesaving Medal Tuesday from the man whose life they saved. MFD was dispatched on the morning of May 28 in response to a call of an unresponsive male at 420 S. Cedar Springs Lane. On arrival, Small and Corbin found a 42-year-old male…

A rowing team may be in Mustang Public Schools’ future. Connie Houpt, a MPS parent, is gauging interest in adding a rowing team to Mustang’s lineup. Houpt’s oldest son, Jason, graduated from Mustang High School in 2016. Jason, standing at 7’1”, played basketball for the Broncos, but decided to take a year off from school…

Mustang Public Schools said goodbye to the oldest building left on the high school campus last week. The P.E. Building, the original gym built in the 1940s, was demolished by Midwest Wrecking last Friday, clearing the spot for Mustang’s new science academy. Although the gym held many memories for many people, it wasn’t up to…

Kevin Riley, Ward 1 councilman, announced Tuesday he would be resigning in September. Riley and his wife decided to build their own home and their current home sold quicker than they anticipated. They will be closing at the end of September. Riley will no longer be living in Ward I and therefore, can no longer…

By Michael Kinney, Contributing Writer The start to the volleyball season has not been kind to Mustang. After a tough five-set loss to Moore in the opener, they dropped their first three pool play matches at the Norman High Volleyball Tournament Friday. It looked like the Broncos were going to drop to 0-5 when they…

Braedon Brown proved Sunday that he was a superhero when dozens of people attended his birthday party at the Route 66 Park near Lake Overholser. Braedon, who turned 12, on Aug. 5 wanted to celebrate his birthday with his friends at Fishing With Friends, an event sponsored by Knock-Out Bullying. Braedon said he didn’t want…

The Mustang Police Department recently donated three surplus vehicles to law enforcement agencies in need with City Council’s help. The three Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles were donated to the City of Harrah, Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Nicoma Park. The surplus vehicles came about after City Council approved a three-year municipal…