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Del City dominates Collinsville
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Before the season, Del City coach Robert Jones believed his team’s speed and physicality would be tough to match in Class 5A this year. They proved it Friday against Collinsville. Del City (3-1, 1-0) dominated both sides of the ball in a 60-9 rout of the Cardinals (3-1, 0-1),…
Read MoreEOC Tech welcomes new superintendent
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center welcomed a new superintendent this year. Tony Hancock has focused his entire career on education and led in multiple roles over the last 37 years. As an educator who held titles from coach, to superintendent and everything in between, Mr. Hancock brings an array of experience, heart, and knowledge to…
Read MoreGaines Jr. not slowing down for senior year
By Michael Kinney Mustang Times Waleed Gaines Jr. does not lack for confidence. That is one of the first attributes that stands out when watching the Mustang senior any time he steps onto the gridiron. Whether he is lining up opposite an elite wide receiver or preparing to return a punt return, Gaines gives…
Read MoreMidwest City teen helping preserve veterans’ stories
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A local teen is making sure veterans’ stories will not be forgotten. Johnathan Rogers, a sophomore at Midwest City High School, has interviewed several local veterans as part of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. The Veterans History Project collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand…
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 MoreRoad Ranger halt plans for travel stop in Del City
City accepting new proposals for 19-acre site near Scott St. and I-40 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City is putting property it owns near Scott St. and I-40 back on the market. Plans for a Road Ranger travel stop at the site recently fell through forcing city officials to search for potential businesses.…
Read MoreCharlie’s is coming back to Choctaw
One month after closure announced, agreement inked with city By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Thursday trustees of the Choctaw Utilities Authority approved an operating agreement with Charlie’s Creekside and Par for the restaurant space at Choctaw Creek Golf Course. Expecting a 30-day build out, Charlie’s owners are looking for a mid-April to early May grand opening…
Read MoreMarching bands find success and growth
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del high school marching bands recently wrapped up a busy season. All three high schools performed in numerous competitions, halftime shows and parades. They also added a new joint performance this year at Carl Albert High School. “It was a unifying and inspiring event that showcased the collective talents…
Read MoreLASER Training held at Bridge Creek HS
Local agencies train in new response tactics to active shooter threats Law Enforcement agencies nationwide have created several techniques and curriculums for responding to active shooters. In 2002, Texas created the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), which became the standard operating procedures for many different, law-enforcement agencies of all sizes nationwide. As these…
Read MoreChamber breaks ground on new building
By Jacob Sturm [email protected] After 50 years serving Mustang, the Mustang’s Chamber of Commerce is seeing the steps toward its own building come to fruition. The Chamber, which had been working toward the goal of owning their own building, learned of their current space being put up for sale by their landlord in 2022, prompting the Chamber leaders…
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