Mustang News

We don’t have time for this

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Everyone is joining me in trying to adjust to the time change last weekend. For me it’s always a couple weeks struggle every spring and every fall.

MPD Arrests

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Mustang Police recently made the following arrests. All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Library hosts Flix and Friends Thursday

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Students in sixth grade through their senior year are invited to the Mustang Public Library at 4:30 p.m., Thursday for Flix and Friends. Get comfortable and enjoy a movie with snacks and friends. For those seeking some extra comfort, bring a pillow or blanket. For more information, email Sheila Barnard at sbarnard@cityofmustang.org.

State teachers receive millions in grants

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More than 7,500 Oklahoma classroom teachers in 1,411 schools at 462 districts have received shipments of handpicked learning tools and school supplies through an initiative from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

MHS student wins Blue Cross Blue Shield scholarship

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On March 17, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma awarded four-$5,000 health and wellness scholarships to a selection of high school seniors who participated in the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Scholarship winners include Kate Dillon of Mustang, Josie Hayes of Miami, Macy Koch of Perry, and KayLea Taylor of Mulhall-Orlando.

Redlands Community College, El Reno Public Schools hosting 5K

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Redlands Community College and El Reno Public Schools are teaming up to host a 5K fun run to benefit their cross-country programs. The inaugural Twister Trek 5K will be held at 10 a.m., April 2, at El Reno’s Memorial Stadium. The race will begin and end at El Reno’s Memorial Stadium parking lot, and the course will take participants by Lake El Reno. The event is open to the public, and food trucks will be at the finish line.