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MPS dealing with bus driving conundrum

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Mustang Public Schools is facing a predicament that doesn’t have a quick fix. That comes through bus drivers, a much needed group of individuals for many school districts, being overworked while in equipment that is substandard. Dr. Jason Pittenger, the Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Mustang Public Schools, provided the district’s…

Brookstone village brings retail options to Mustang residents

  By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Just north of Mustang city limits is about to be offering Mustang residents with tons of new business close to town. That is thanks to the efforts of the Brookstone Village development on Mustang Road, which has been the center of attention for the past year as plenty of construction…

Mustang continuing to grow commercially & residentially

By Jayson Knight Jaysonrknight@gmail.com As the City of Mustang grows, so does the number of people wanting homes in the community. Several subdivisions were featured in City Manager Timothy Rooney’s September report, available at cityofmustang.org. A residential Preliminary Plat has been approved for a subdivision titled Hidden Lake Estates. It contains 213 single-family lots on…

Mustang Marketplace progressing with developments

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Mustang is marking progress with multiple developments set to come to town through the Mustang Marketplace Development east of the Walmart on State Highway 152. Among the developments coming is Panda Express, with the development taking one of the frontage spots in the development that has been in the works for…

Canadian Valley Tech proposition narrowly fails at polls

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Voters of Canadian County, along with seven other counties, narrowly defeated a proposition for a bond for the Canadian Valley Technology Center on Sept. 12. The bond proposition, if passed, would have been for $75 million designed to pay for improvements district-wide, including a new training facility at the El Reno…

Mustang nearing short break from road construction

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com It’s been quite some time since Mustang had a break from some of the major road construction that comes with the growing community, but that break seems to be coming quicker than expected. Sara Road, which has been under construction in parts of Oklahoma City and Mustang, is nearing its final…

Mullin discusses issues during Mustang/Yukon visit

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Markwayne Mullin listened intently as Mustang Fire Chief Craig Carruth showed the U.S. Senator for Oklahoma around Mustang Fire Station No. 2 on Aug. 31. The visit was one of multiple stops Mullin scheduled during his time in Canadian County, which also included an organized discussion at Trinity Baptist Church in…

Putting her stamp on the world: Girl Scout builds ‘Buddy Bench’ for OKC elementary school to help children make friends

By Kelci McKendrick Contributing Writer Maddy Thompson wanted to make a difference in children’s lives through her attempt to become a Gold Award Girl Scout. To achieve the Gold Award, Girl Scouts have to identify an issue that's important to them and then develop and carry out an innovative and sustainable solution with measurable impact,…

Mustang Public Schools accreditation status updated

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Arguably the biggest looming stumbling block for Mustang Public Schools is no more, and the school district is set to see a benefit. Mustang’s Board of Education convened for their monthly meeting in the Mustang Education Resource Center where superintendent Charles Bradley provided an update on the school district’s accreditation status.…

Toledo’s Mexican Grill moves to new location

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com One of Mustang’s prominent restaurants has officially moved locations within town. On Aug. 23, Toledo’s Mexican Grill opened for business at 1200 N Mustang Road just across the street from Mustang Town Center. The business made the move from its former location behind Luigiano’s on State Highway 152 and has been…

Area News

MPS dealing with bus driving conundrum

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Mustang Public Schools is facing a predicament that doesn’t have a quick fix. That comes through bus drivers, a much needed group of individuals for many school districts, being overworked while in equipment that is substandard. Dr. Jason Pittenger, the Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Mustang Public Schools, provided the district’s…

Brookstone village brings retail options to Mustang residents

  By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Just north of Mustang city limits is about to be offering Mustang residents with tons of new business close to town. That is thanks to the efforts of the Brookstone Village development on Mustang Road, which has been the center of attention for the past year as plenty of construction…

Area Sports

Mustang group making name for itself through track and field acumen

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com It only takes a few moments of being around the OK FLASH TRACK Club to see distinct personalities expressed all toward a common goal. This past Saturday that common goal paid dividends for 10 athletes hard work over the summer with a trip to Des Moines for the 2023 AAU National…

Broncos football team opens regular season practice Aug. 7

By Michael Kinney Mustang Times Football teams across the state are enjoying their final days of freedom this week. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 7, football season will officially start. When the clock strikes 12:01, the Mustang football team will be on the field making sure no team gets a jump on them. “You go…

Business

Wondervan Pops investing in itself with Mustang building

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Artistic expression comes in many different forms, but how many of them can claim to be cold? Although it has been a relatively mild summer to this point, there are not many things that can surpass the vibes of ice cream bars or popsicles to stave off the heat. That’s where…

Emma Elle’s authentic Italian experience

By Jayson Knight editor@tuttletimes.com Cameron Wilson opened Emma Elle’s Italian Kitchen, located at 4401 Grant Boulevard, Suite 3 in Yukon, in August of 2022. “The idea popped in my head in May of 2021, so I’ve been working on it since then,” Cameron said Thursday. “Originally, I was thinking about franchising a restaurant, but I…

Education

Student conduct and discipline draws discussion from MPS Board of Education

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Oklahoma’s public schools are facing a precarious situation that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, and Mustang Public Schools is making some changes to address the challenge. Mustang Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, Ryan McKinney, said the district has spent time looking at the drug and…

Camp Invention providing spark for students

By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Students participating in the Camp Invention program had their creativity on full display this past week. The camp, which took place at Mustang Trails Elementary this past week, is run by teachers and students and has proven to be fun for kids of a multitude of ages. Angie Choate, the MPS…