Mustang Times Area News
Paiton Beck swears in as new MPD officer
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Mustang residents will be seeing a new police officer in action following months of hard work. That new officer is Paiton Beck, who took his Oath of Office at Mustang’s June 4 city council meeting at Mustang City Hall in front of the community leadership. Beck was hired in early January…
Read MoreI-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike will be narrowed near Randlett, Chickasha Monday in two locations for repairs
Eastbound I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike will have the following closures starting Monday: Westbound I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike will be narrowed to one lane from mm 26 to mm 24 between Randlett and Walters from 7:30 a.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Friday for surface repairs; Eastbound I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike will be narrowed to one lane at mm 90…
Read MorePanda Express opens in Mustang
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Panda Express has made its long-anticipated opening in Mustang. Located just east of the Mustang Walmart, Panda Express is the first restaurant to open inside the Mustang Marketplace development. The development also includes a Chili’s restaurant scheduled for a ribbon cutting ceremony in the middle of June. As part of the…
Read MoreWhat to know about the District 2 commissioner race
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] On June 18, Canadian County voters will have a decision on who will become the next member of the County Commissioners representing District 2. The role, which has been held by longtime representative David Anderson, will transfer to one of the three candidates (Lacey Dawson, Josh Davis and Laramie Bryant) filed…
Read MoreMPS projects moving along in the summer
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] Thanks to the Momentum23 Bond support from the Mustang community, district projects have been making substantial progress toward addressing growth. Kirk Wilson, the Director of Communications at Mustang Public Schools, mentioned planned meetings coming up with the district’s long-range planning committee to start discussing and looking at the future of the…
Read MoreWhile Mustang community participates, Legion Post 353 holds remembrance ceremony on Memorial Day
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] A powerful ceremony of remembrance occurred in Mustang Cemetery on Monday morning. Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those military personnel who died defending the United States while serving, was honored thoughtfully thanks to the work of the American Legion Post 353 and the Mustang High School ROTC at the…
Read MoreRosino named Vice Chair of Appropriations
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] In recent weeks, Sen. Paul Rosino has had even more responsibility put on his shoulders. Following a few decisions from Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat, Rosino was selected as the Vice Chair of Appropriations to serve with newly appointed Chairman Chuck Hall. “The reason obviously for that is the Senate wants…
Read MoreCity council discusses preliminary plat for Meadow Hills Estates
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] A new 16-lot development may soon be coming into the older part of town following a City Council discussion at its most recent meeting. Meadow Hills Estates had a preliminary plat heard at Mustang’s City Council meeting May 7. The area, located at 520 S. Lewis Ln., will be on 3.83…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 353 recognizes members of community for awards
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] The American Legion Post 353 has been an active participant in recognizing individuals for their impact on the Mustang community, and bestowing those honors for multiple individuals and groups occurred at various points last week. Post Commander Barry Carrington and member Paul Ray were among the contingent of Legion Post 353…
Read MoreVoting registration surpasses 100,000 in Canadian County
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] With major elections coming up throughout 2024, Canadian County residents are gearing up to make their collective voice heard. With the growth of the county over the past few years, voting registration has hit some major marks leading up to the election season. Let’s start with numbers provided to the Mustang…
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