Mustang Times Area News
Nine vie for SD 45 seat
By Traci Chapman Contributing Writer Candidates for Oklahoma’s Senate District 45 seat are heading into their final week of campaigning before an Aug. 8 special election. Nine people – seven Republicans and two Democrats – in June filed for the opportunity to run for the seat, held by Kyle Loveless before his April resignation. Next…
Read MoreMustang native returns from Kosovo
By Jess Kelsey Managing Editor “Tearful” was the only word Ronald Houck of Mustang could use to describe the recent return of his son, Lieutenant Colonel Scott Houck, from Kosovo. Last Wednesday, more than 130 Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers, including Mustang natives, returning from six months to one-year tours in Europe were greeted by…
Read MoreDiaper Run helps clinic
By Jess Kelsey Managing Editor Riding for a cause, the Road Riders for Jesus recently held a diaper run to benefit Mustang’s Evany Clinic. On July 15, members of Road Riders for Jesus met at the Evany Clinic at 10:00 a.m. and dropped off four cases of diapers in a variety of sizes ranging from…
Read MoreThe Big Give set for Sunday
By Traci Chapman Contributing Writer The Big Give, now in its eighth year, returns to help Mustang students go back to school prepared – thanks to a partnership spearheaded by Clear Springs Church. Scheduled for July 30, this year’s event is expected to provide 500 area children and youth with backpacks, school supplies, clothes, haircuts…
Read MoreMPL names new director
By Traci Chapman Contributing Writer On Aug. 14, Mustang Public Library will have a new director, as Julie Slupe transitions from youth services librarian to the facility’s top spot. City Manager Tim Rooney’s announced Slupe as his pick for library director during Mustang City Council’s July 18 meeting. She was one of two internal candidates…
Read MoreOklahoma celebrates 40 years of Star Wars
Over the past four decades, the Star Wars film series has been an overwhelming success capable of captivating viewers of all ages. Since its May 25,1977 debut fans of the American epic space opera franchise can be found everywhere, and July 21-23 those fans showed up in force for a new festival in Oklahoma City. The inaugural Center…
Read MoreNew church finds its home in Mustang
By Jess Kelsey Managing Editor “There’s just something great about Mustang,” said Pastor Roger Henricksen of God’s Will Community Church. God’s Will Community Church recently moved from Yukon to Mustang and is now open at 135 N. Cedar Branch Way, Suite 101. After a journey of moving from location to location, including a restaurant with…
Read MoreMasons hold fundraiser for heart attack victim
By Traci Chapman Contributing Writer When Mustang Mason Bob McGregor heard about the plight of a teenage boy who had a heart attack during church camp, he knew he had to do something for a family struggling with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. So, he did what Masons do best, he said.…
Read MoreNew businesses continue to build and open in Mustang
By Traci Chapman Several new businesses have opened in recent weeks, while major construction continues to bring others closer to a Mustang opening. Mustang City Manager Tim Rooney said Monday Cryosauna OKC, Energy Mart Construction, Fluffy Mustaches and Face It Asethetics have opened, while another – Bronco Nutrition – has applied for a business license.…
Read MoreConstruction begins on two new schools
By Traci Chapman Mustang Public School officials on Tuesday celebrated the district’s eighth elementary and third intermediate school during a groundbreaking ceremony held near the intersection of 44th and Czech Hall Road. “This represents what people think of our community,” Mustang Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel said. “People want to be here.” The projects are the…
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