Mathis Outlet hosts grand re-opening
Mathis Outlet celebrated the grand re-opening of its Midwest City location last month, with a high-energy community event featuring hourly giveaways, a live DJ, free Kona Ice snow cones and a grand prize drawing for two NBA Finals tickets. The rebrand brings new life to the community with a fresh focus on style and savings,…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools partner with County for road project
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Drivers will have a little easier time getting in and out of Carl Albert Middle School and nearby sporting events. The Mid-Del School District is partnering with Oklahoma County District 1 to build an access road that will connect the parking lot west of Gary Rose Stadium and the…
Read MoreTumble Stars win big at AAU Gymnastics National Championships
The Tumble Stars Gymnastics Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 AAU Gymnastics National Championships, held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL last month, bringing home a remarkable collection of accolades and earning national recognition. A total of 19 gymnasts represented the team at the prestigious meet, competing among 2,600 of the best AAU gymnasts in the country. Their hard…
Read MoreTinker expansion to lead way for 1,000 new jobs
Air Force expands aircraft maintenance capabilities with strategic land acquisition at Tinker AFB TINKER AIR FORCE BASE — The U.S. Air Force has significantly expanded its aircraft maintenance capabilities with the acquisition of the 131-acre Maintenance Repair Overhaul Technology Center and surrounding undeveloped land near SE 59th Street and Douglas Boulevard. This strategic purchase addresses…
Read MoreMidwest City zoning changes for commercial development approved
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders approved zoning changes for potential new businesses. The council approved a rezoning and special planned unit development (SPUD) to facilitate a new dog grooming and boarding facility at 1015 and 1025 S. Post Rd. The property was previously zoned for single-family detached residential. Matt Summers, community…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools making progress on bond projects
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Summer break hasn’t meant a pause in construction in the Mid-Del School District. Crews are continuing to make headway on numerous construction projects funded through a $492 million bond issue, with work taking place across nearly every corner of the district. At Carl Albert Middle School, crews are working…
Read MoreCity of Midwest City increases insurance coverage following state tort reform
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Midwest City will be paying more for insurance after a recent state law increased liability limits for municipalities. Senate Bill 1168 amended limits set in the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act, doubling the exposure a municipality has to property, liability, personal injury and total liability claims.…
Read MoreMidwest City Rotary welcomes new leaders
Patel sworn in as District 5750 governor; Thompson takes over as Midwest City Rotary president By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It was a full house Monday afternoon as the Midwest City Rotary Club installed new officers and saw one of its own members take reigns of Rotary District 5750. Mukesh “Mack” Patel, a Midwest…
Read MoreThunderbird pilot seeks to inspire
Schol excited about chance to perform in front of family and friends at Tinker Air Show By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon As Maj. Laney “Rogue” Schol soars high above Tinker Air Force Base this weekend, she’ll have plenty of familiar faces below. The Tinker Air Show will be a homecoming of sorts for Schol…
Read MoreStolen gun found during murder investigation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A man was arrested last week after police recovered a stolen gun during a search connected to an ongoing homicide investigation. On June 19, Midwest City police and investigators executed a search warrant at a home in the 1700 block of E. Madison in Oklahoma City. The warrant was…
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