Ryan Horton is an award-winning journalist, and has served as Managing Editor of the Choctaw Times since 2010. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University.
Jackets come up short in semifinal
Season ends just shy of the Stillwater goal line By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School’s hopes for a gold ball ended at Stillwater’s three-yard line Friday night in a Class 6A-II semifinal at Edmond North High School. Down by four, Choctaw marched down the field in the final minutes of play. The Yellowjackets…
Read MoreJones falls to unbeaten Warriors, 35-34
By John Martin The Jones Longhorns’ journey to the OSSAA Class 2A championship playoffs was blocked once again Friday night in an all too familiar situation at Yukon as the Washington Warriors outlasted Clayton Creasey and Co. for the sixth time in the past four years. This time, it was even more heartbreaking than the…
Read MoreOklahoma County flood maps become final
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on March 27, 2024, for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are…
Read MoreJackets soar over Westmoore
Choctaw returns to the field following fatal shooting at season opener By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School completed their first football game of the year Thursday with a 29-10 win over Westmoore. While most teams moved to their third game of the season last week, Choctaw improved to 1-0 after a fatal shooting…
Read MoreCharges in Choctaw High School shooting increased to first-degree murder
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times According to court documents filed Sept. 8, charges against the 15-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old and injured several others at Choctaw’s football home opener against Del City have changed from second-degree murder to first-degree murder. The juvenile male was arrested Aug. 30. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m.,…
Read MoreMidwest City teen dies following shooting at football game
Tragedy unites community as investigation continues By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times A teenager has died following a shooting during Choctaw High School’s season-opening football game with Del City. Just after 10:10 p.m. with 3:56 left in the third quarter of Choctaw’s home opener against Del City, multiple gun shots rang out near the entrance to…
Read MoreFranchise agreement to appear on Aug. 8 ballot
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times The City of Choctaw is calling on voters to renew Oklahoma Gas & Electric’s franchise agreement with the city. Residents within the city limits will be tasked with renewing the energy company’s 25-year franchise agreement with Choctaw with an Aug. 8 election. OG&E needs to renew the agreement to continue accessing…
Read MoreCounty to assist Choctaw with road repairs
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times At last week’s Town Hall meeting, District 2 Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan expressed his willingness to assist the City of Choctaw with road repairs. After about a decade, the county will resume providing in-kind assistance to the city for road projects. Maughan says the previous district attorney prevented the…
Read MoreChoctaw Round-up Club plans annual pageant, rodeo
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw’s Hope Retreat Ranch is set to host the annual Choctaw Round-up Club Rodeo Pageant, Friday July 21. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. with young ladies presenting a speech, answering interview questions, and modeling their fashion forward outfit of their choice. The Choctaw Round-up Club IPRA Pro Rodeo is…
Read More12-year-old recovering from gunshot wound
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Boy shot by brother outside Choctaw Walmart in July 4 accident An Independence Day stop at Choctaw’s Walmart turned to tragedy for one local family. A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his 12-year-old brother about 2 p.m. July 4 at the Walmart Supercenter near NE 23rd and Henney Road, The accident occurred…
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