Mustang Times Area News
Big response to ‘Bringing Back Steak and Ale’
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Two weeks ago I broke the story on the epic comeback of Steak and Ale. The first location is set to open next year in Cancun Mexico. It’s going to be magnificent and located right on the beach. Steak and Ale is now looking for franchisees from North Carolina to Oklahoma.…
Read MoreVisiting with an Infectious Disease Specialist
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher What’s going on with COVID-19 right now in Oklahoma? What symptoms are Oklahomans experiencing? What’s happening at the hospitals? What about dining inside a restaurant? To get answers, I went straight to an Infectious Disease Specialist. “I’ve talked to some people who’ve tested positive and they had a runny nose for…
Read MoreMPD officer involved shooting takes life of Yukon man
Suspect has outstanding case mirroring alleged Friday events in Mustang By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is actively pursuing a case that Friday led to a Mustang officer shooting a 42-year-old man from Yukon. That man, Benjamin Harold Ballard, has a record of misdemeanor and traffic convictions involving drinking and driving,…
Read MoreRestaurants I’ve been missing
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher I’ve been missing the smell and taste of Applewood’s fritters. They were always hot, fresh and had just the right amount of powdered sugar. And you could never run out. Remember how they always had someone walking around with the fritter basket? As soon as you finished, 2 more fritters would…
Read MoreTuttle Cajun Fest June 13 at Coal Creek Vineyard and Winery
Tuttle Cajun Fest will be hosted by The Coal Creek Vineyard and Winery Saturday June 13. The Cajun Fest will begin serving food at 3 p.m., and could run well past dark. Lisa Griffin, owner of The Coal Creek Vineyard and Winery, said last year’s Cajun Fest lasted until about 10 p.m. “We’ll open…
Read MoreBringing back Steak and Ale
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher On July 29, 2008, all remaining Steak and Ale locations closed as part of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding. Now after nearly 12 years, Steak and Ale is poised for an epic comeback. Created in 1966 by the late Norman Brinker. The iconic restaurant chain with its dimly lit ambiance,…
Read MoreMy mask is for you; what will you do to pay that forward?
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Normally, I like to write about the best of our community – the achievements and activities, the heroes and those who go above and beyond. But while COVID-19 certainly has engendered its share of those who have done just that, there appears to be a growing number of individuals who…
Read MoreThere’s no food like fair food
Carnival Eats & Treats bringing taste of the State Fair to Tuttle By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher TUTTLE – You don’t have to wait until September to enjoy your favorite fair foods. Carnival Eats & Treats offers state fair food all year round. The Oklahoma based food concession stand is located at 5109 E Hwy 37…
Read MoreVictim allegedly chases, catches would-be burglar
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer A 24-year-old Oklahoma City man faces burglary charges after a resident chased and subdued him after the man allegedly took several items from a park car. Ryan Lee Youell faces two counts of third degree burglary and a single concealing stolen property charge related to an April 11 incident that…
Read MoreLegion pays tribute to law enforcement
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer As the wind whipped the flag under a bright blue sky Friday, Mustang American Legion Post 353 members gathered to honor the men and women who keep Mustang safe. “We gather each year to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day and to thank our members of Mustang Police Department, who…
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