Mustang Times Area News
Kailyn Twyman introduced as Canadian County 4-H Educator
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] There is a new face for Canadian County’s 4-H Education program, and she was recently introduced through an agenda item during Monday’s Canadian County Commissioners meeting in El Reno. Kailyn Twyman, who grew up in Edmond and lived in Stillwater for a time before starting as Canadian County’s 4-H Educator, attended…
Read MoreApplebee’s SH-152 location closes
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Applebee’s Grill and Bar Restaurant, located next door to IHOP and Zaxby’s off State Highway 152, is closing its doors as of April 28. The restaurant, which has been in Mustang since 2013, made the announcement with a sign being placed on the door of the location. Melissa Helsel, the Community…
Read MoreJacob Chen named MPS District Teacher of the Year
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Jacob Chen couldn’t contain his surprised emotions on stage at the Performing Arts Center during the Mustang School District’s annual District Teacher of the Year announcement. Chen, who is a Music, Choir, and Theater Teacher at Canyon Ridge Intermediate, was announced as the District’s 2024-25 recipient of the honor while on…
Read MoreBuffalo Wild Wings submits plans for Mustang location
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang may soon be the home to another major restaurant chain offering a high level gameday experience. Buffalo Wild Wings recently submitted plans to the City of Mustang for a new location inside city limits at 921 E. Thunderbird Lane. That places the location South of the Lowe’s and North of…
Read MoreLegislative breakfast familiarizes community with legislators’ focus
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Over the course of an hour on Jan. 28, legislators representing Mustang and Southwest Oklahoma City participated in a Question and Answer session inside Mustang Town Center to inform the public of their stances on issues they plan to focus on in the next Legislative Session starting in February. Sen. Jack…
Read MoreOklahoma Dental Implants and Oral Surgery is open in Mustang
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang and other local communities now have a more accessible destination for dental care needs. That comes through Oklahoma Dental Implants and Oral Surgery’s new location on the back side of the St. Anthony Hospital Complex located at 201 S. Sara Road in Mustang. Seth R. Brooks, an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon…
Read MoreRush Bowls offering Mustang healthy food option
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] A healthy alternative food option is taking Mustang by storm, and on Jan. 31 the business officially celebrated its newfound membership with Mustang’s Chamber of Commerce. Rush Bowls, an all-natural ingredient restaurant, serves a variety of bowls and smoothies alongside Bow Wow Bowls that are also good for dogs. Liz and…
Read MoreDental Depot open to Mustang community
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Just north of Mustang city limits on Mustang Road is now home to a new dental care option for those living in the Mustang area. That comes through Dental Depot, which held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mustang’s Chamber of Commerce Jan. 21 at the facility. Jim Vidmar, the Director of Marketing…
Read MoreMPS Intermediate, Middle Schools to see boundary realignment
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang students in Intermediate and Middle Schools throughout the district may be realigned ahead of the 2025-26 school year. The Mustang Board of Education discussed the possibility as a way to prevent schools from getting overcrowded based on the projected growth the district is seeing. Mustang is set to add Elementary…
Read MoreCity Council hears audit findings
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang city officials accepted an annual comprehensive financial report, along with a report on internal controls and compliance with government auditing standards for Fiscal Year 2024 ending June 30 when they met at City Hall Jan. 7. An audit of the financial statements occurred for the entities including the City of…
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