Mustang Times Area News
Mustang artist creates design for butterfly license plate contest
Voting on themed license plates ends Sept. 8 By Traci Chapman Staff Writer For Mustang artist Rick Sinnett, creation has been a voyage of self-discovery, a way to share a vision through the creation of murals and other medium. With his newest project, it’s a way to protect something, at the same time furthering the…
Read MoreTackling Tourette Syndrome
Choctaw teen named TAA Youth Ambassador A 17-year-old from Choctaw is on a mission to spread awareness about Tourette Syndrome and related tic disorders. The Tourette Association of America recently announced this year’s Youth Ambassador Program inductees – a group of teens that were selected to participate in the association’s ambassador training program in Orlando, Florida,…
Read MoreJust Kids Pediatrics, a blend of care for young patients
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Children in Mustang will have a new kind of health care option soon, when Just Kids Pediatrics opens its doors in the city. It was an opening that might not have happened, if not for the intercession of Sen. Paul Rosino, Just Kids representatives said. Originally looking at a new…
Read MoreLions Club comes back with a roar
Event provides screening, highlights Cruisers partnership By Traci Chapman Staff Writer It was a match made in heaven Saturday, as Mustang Lions Club and Thursday Night Cruisers partnered for an event that combined health, community and classic cars. That event was a special rally, of sorts, a gathering of about 87 classic vehicles and one…
Read MoreMr. Mustang’s legacy lives on
Crout remembered for commitment to community By Traci Chapman Staff Writer He was a man who loved his family, his friends and his community, someone who showed through his actions how much he believed in Mustang and its potential – and although gone, Robert Crout left behind him a legacy of promise, growth and determination…
Read MoreMustang loses a legend
Robert Crout killed in July 17 crash in Texas By Traci Chapman Staff Writer It was Wednesday afternoon rumors started circulating a prominent Mustang couple had been involved in an accident while driving in the Texas Panhandle. By late the afternoon July 17, the news was confirmed – Robert Crout, 69, had been killed in…
Read MoreMustang community garden promotes SNAP produce purchases for healthy eating
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Mustang community gardeners say they hope to better spread the word about one of the nonprofit’s newest offerings – the ability to utilize SNAP benefits to purchase eligible items at Wildhorse Gardens and Market. Volunteers estimated Saturday only a few individuals have taken advantage of the ability to use SNAP…
Read MoreMustang family spreads awareness of rare condition
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer To say life’s journey has been one of twists and turns for Mike and Maggie Cook would likely be an understatement; to say they have grown stronger both individually and together would definitely be one. That strength faced its strongest test – and got a deepening boost – seven years…
Read MoreRoad repairs in flux in wake of flooding
SW 59th now open; South Czech Hall work ongoing By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Recent flooding and related issues have caused headaches for drivers both in Mustang proper and its surrounding areas – some of that work still in flux, while a major thoroughfare on the city’s border finally reopened. SW 59th Street and South…
Read MoreStitt brings plan for future to Mustang
County chambers of commerce host appearance By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Gov. Kevin Stitt has a message for Oklahomans and it was one he made loud and clear last week for Canadian County officials, residents and businesspeople – the state has a bright future ahead of it in a journey that must be made together.…
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