Mustang Times Area News
Candidates file for upcoming elections
Between April 13-15, all candidates running for county, state, legislative, judicial, district attorney and federal offices were required to file for the position they are running for in the election later this year. Here is what we know after the filing period concluded. Matt Wehmuller, a Republican, was the only person to file for Canadian…
Read MoreMustang food pantry continues to serve the community
A good deed in the Mustang community is available through the Mustang Kiwanis Club every Saturday morning. The club runs the Mustang food pantry, where families within the Mustang School District can come and get food if needed. Susan Dobbins, a Kiwanis club member who helps run the pantry, said the pantry is open…
Read MoreCommissioners considering new courthouse project
Commissioner David Anderson, along with several other Canadian County officials, traveled to Claremore on Thursday, March 31 to tour the Rogers County Courthouse ahead of a decision on site plans for a new courthouse in Canadian County. “My opinion is that Canadian County needs to seriously consider construction of a new facility that could house…
Read MoreMustang schools, police offer statements on attempted abduction
Mustang law enforcement is looking for assistance in the investigation of an attempted abduction on March 23. Here is the released statement from Mustang Public Schools to families in the Mustang School District. “Mustang Families, The safety of our students and staff is of paramount priority and we are writing today to inform you of…
Read MoreCommissioners Seeking Old County Jail Repair Proposal
By Jacob Sturm Mustang Times Canadian County’s old jail could be getting repairs soon following Monday’s Canadian County Commissioners meeting. The commissioners released Preservation El Reno from its lease, allowing the county to look for proposals to replace the roof on the historic county jail. District 2 commissioner, David Anderson, said the county budgeted $150,000…
Read MoreNew restaurant Cocina El Girasol serves up a true taste of Mexican and Latin cuisine
A new restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican and Latin-inspired dishes is now open at 342 S. Mustang Rd. Cocina El Girasol has a huge menu and they pride themselves on bringing quality authentic cuisine to the area. “Our food is very authentic. Everything that is on the menu I eat at home everyday. It’s very…
Read MoreCommercial development picking up along Kilpatrick Turnpike
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher The largest commercial development in Oklahoma City is poised for exponential growth along Mustang Road and the Kilpatrick Turnpike. The 300-acre development is underway now with big plans for restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, business offices, retail shopping centers, major box stores, apartments, medical facilities and much more. “We just closed on…
Read More“Something Rotten” set to begin Thursday at PAC
Tickets now on sale for Mustang High School’s first musical to be held in new facility By Traci Chapman, Staff Writer “Something Rotten” is headed to Mustang Performing Arts Center, as director Emily Farnham and her students prepare for the first musical to be showcased at that facility. “We are really excited about this production…
Read MoreFor the love of the game
All Stars team to host Granny Basketball event By Traci Chapman It’s not your average basketball team, but the love of the game, deep sense of camaraderie and drive to win remain – and players with a new team are looking for more individuals to join the squad. The sport is Granny Basketball. Open to…
Read MoreTimes, Kiwanis need help to make Christmas merry for others
By Traci Chapman Mustang Times It can be the happiest time of the year, as the holidays bring with them family and faith, food and gifts. But for some, that’s not the case, whether it’s isolation and loneliness, the loss of a job, financial problems or family pressures. That’s why the holidays can be such…
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