Mustang Times Area News
MPS nurse serves district wholeheartedly
By Traci Chapman Staff Witer For Ashly Armstrong, nursing is all about family – it’s what inspired her in her career choice and the basis for her care of every patient, every day. That inspiration began before Armstrong even entered high school, as she watched the struggle of a family member, and wanted to be…
Read MoreMustang woman helps organize PANDAS Awareness Day
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer A Mustang woman is among the organizers of an event that could help thousands of Oklahoma children and their families. That woman is Kristen Murdock and the event is Oklahoma PANDAS Awareness Day, scheduled for Oct. 9 at the State Capitol. PANDAS – Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal…
Read MoreMHS best and brightest honored
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Mustang High School last week celebrated its “best and brightest” during a ceremony hosted by Principal Dr. Teresa Wilkerson. Twenty-one students were on hand Sept. 27 for the school’s annual AP scholar award reception. The group is among 42 MHS students who earned honors because of their excellence on advanced…
Read MoreBrittany’s Play Adventure honored nationally
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Mustang’s first ever all-inclusive playground recently achieved yet another milestone, as it was selected as a national award finalist – among more than 50 applicants for the honor. Brittany’s Play Adventure was one of five finalists for the Park Champion award, given through National Recreation and Park Association’s Park Champion…
Read MoreThe sky is not the limit for Mustang balloonist
By Jess Kelsey Managing Editor A Mustang man will return to the skies as he takes flight in his hot air balloon at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 7 -15. Lee Little and his balloon, Phenix, are attending the annual festival along with hundreds of others from all over the world to celebrate the…
Read MoreMustang Cub Scouts collecting stuffed animals for Houston
By Traci Chapman Staff Reporter While volunteers are helping to provide rescue and shelter, food and clean water to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, some of Mustang’s youngest residents are joining in the effort. Mustang Cub Scout Pack 398 is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals for children affected by the storm, Lori Leichssenring…
Read MoreCorporals receive Life Saving Medals
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer It was a quiet Sunday, about 8 a.m. on May 28, 2017. But, for Steven Sharp, long-time area band educator and military musician, all sense of normalcy would be quickly gone, as he fought for his life, brought down by a heart attack. It would be a day that would…
Read MoreBoy Scouts looking to add more cubs to the pack
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer The smallest of Mustang’s local boy scouts are getting ready for a new year of adventure and learning – and they’re hoping to add some more cubs to the pack. “We’re hoping for more families to become involved and to take part in Boy Scouts and in our pack specifically,”…
Read MoreGroup looking to start rowing team for Mustang
By Jess Kelsey Managing Editor A Mustang High School alum is looking to inspire other Mustang students after finding a new passion in rowing. Jason Houpt, MHS 2016 graduate, started rowing “on a whim” earlier this year and will be rowing and playing basketball for Oklahoma City University this fall. Jason Houpt and his mother,…
Read MoreWidmann remembered, honored by medical reserve corps
By Traci Chapman Contributing Writer Those who knew Marci Widmann described her as a ball of energy, a woman with a boundlessly loving heart who never gave less than 100 percent to everything she tried. Her husband Roy knew that up close, but so too did her second family, those who served with her in…
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