Carl Albert boys claim pair of runner-up finishes
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s boys golf team finished runner-up at the Southern Oklahoma Invitational last Thursday at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club. The Titans posted a 36-hole team score of 611. They led after the first round with a 309, but Duncan rallied with a 289 in the second round to…
Read MoreCarl Albert tops Bombers after tight pitching duel
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert players and coaches know just how tough Kayden Fixico can be on the mound. The lefthander played for the Titans before transferring to Midwest City last school year. Last week, he faced off against his former team in a key district matchup. The Titans finally broke through…
Read MoreFormer State Sen. James Howell dies
Former state Sen. James Howell, a longtime educator, attorney and public servant, died Tuesday morning. He was 91. Howell, who grew up in Wewoka, began his career as a teacher and coach before earning his law degree from the University of Oklahoma. He later served as a city judge and spent more than two decades…
Read MoreCarl Albert wrestlers earn All-American honors at Heartland Duals
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert wrestlers turned in an impressive showing on the national stage earlier this month. Four Titans helped the Oklahoma Elite team to a runner-up finish at the Heartland Duals April 2-4 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Cash Wiley and Kingston Sikes each earned All-American honors after winning all of…
Read MoreTinker Elementary earns Oklahoma Purple Star School designation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Red, white and blue are popular colors at Tinker Elementary School. But on Friday afternoon, the Patriots were decked in purple. The Mid-Del school celebrated earning the prestigious Oklahoma Purple Star School designation, recognizing its exceptional commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. The designation honors schools that…
Read MoreFinch joins Foundation Wall of Fame
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation welcomed the newest member to its Wall of Fame. James Finch was inducted into the Wall of Honor last week during the Foundation’s annual banquet at Rose State College. Finch, a 1976 Del City High School graduate and longtime banking professional, was recognized for…
Read MoreDel City plans Neighbors Night Out
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City’s second annual Neighbors Night Out will include games, vendors and food trucks, with a focus on bringing people together in an event designed to have broad community appeal, said Joshua Shultz, Del City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. “The goal for this is for the community to…
Read MoreDel City seeks volunteers for Olde Towne Neighborhood Watch
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City’s neighborhood watches play an important role in the community, by sponsoring everything from fundraisers for Shop With a Cop to working closely with city leadership, the city council and the Del City Police Department. Every Del City neighborhood has a community watch group – six in total…
Read MoreMayor leads final council meeting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mayor Matt Dukes presided over his final Midwest City Council meeting last Tuesday evening, reflecting on a decade of service before retiring. Dukes, a former police officer, did not seek reelection and will be succeeded by Mayor-elect Rick Rice. “Ten years ago, I first sat in this chair. I…
Read MoreCarl Albert senior named to Academic All-State class
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School senior Lily Bryant has been selected as one of 100 Oklahoma public school students honored in the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s 2026 Academic All-State class, one of the state’s most prestigious academic recognitions. The class will be recognized at OFE’s Academic Awards Celebration on May…
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