Some 450 longhorn cattle breeders from 48 states came to Canadian County and spent four days here last week.
The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America’s 2024 Longhorn Showcase was staged at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
“We are thrilled that they have messaged us this morning and communicated with me that they are going to sign their proposal for 2025,” Expo Center Director Mandy Davis told county commissioners.
Calumet slugger Kaleb Thiessen smiles as he touches the helmets of teammates after hitting a grand slam in the recent regional tourney game with Vici.
Calumet, the top-ranked team in the state, opened the Class B Fall State Baseball Championships Thursday with a 13-1 win over No.11 Moss.
After 90 years, Bass Law is under new ownership. A block party was held last week to celebrate the Bass family and their contributions to both the legal profession as well as the community of El Reno.
The celebration also helped to usher in the new leadership team that assumed ownership of the well-known legal practice.
The following is found on the website of the Canadian County Historical Museum:
The El Reno Hotel was built on the southwest corner of Wade and Choctaw in 1892 by J.M. Kemp. Later it was owned by John and Emma Kossuth, who sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram M. Foster in December 1901.
It stayed in their family for over 80 years. Mrs. Foster operated it until 1959, then her son, Clifford took over until 1964. At that time Mrs. Foster’s daughter, Catharine Lemon took over and operated it until it closed permanently in 1974.
Both El Reno High School softball and baseball programs held alumni games recently as fundraisers for the two programs.
Alumni and current players formed teams and played against each other.
There were also silent auctions held for items donated.
We are well into football season and some big games are coming up so that means watch parties!
Here’s a good dip recipe that Heidi Curtis gave me several years ago that’s perfect to take to a watch party.
Be sure and use a giant serving bowl because it makes a lot and is great for a big gathering!
FIESTA CORNBREAD DIP
El Reno High School’s Special Olympics team traveled to Owasso last week and took second place in the 2024 Special Olympics State Soccer Tournament.
Team members, front row from left, Ariana Estrada, Kayden Miller, PJ Hall, Bella Resendiz, Brisa Gonzalez and coach Kim Garner. Back row from left, coach Abbie Branstool, Lylah Tallbear, Gunner Collier, Trevor Felz, Christian Garcia, Harley Huber, Heath Shelton and Jacob Richey. (Courtesy photo)
El Reno High School September Students of the Month are David Sauz, Lily Walker, Garrett Wells, Layni Wright, Bradley Island, Skylar Ayers, Jaxon Good and Khadija Ba.
Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 30 for voters in Canadian County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the county election board.
Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said early voting is open to all voters.
“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county election board or state election board — from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections.
Maple School September Students of the Month, front row, Cooper Higdon, pre-kindergarten; second row from left, Beau Davis, first grade, Ellie Scott, fourth grade, Remi Story, second grade, and Logan Niles, kindergarten; back row, Jacob Bugaj, seventh grade, Lainey Rowell, sixth grade, Jordan Striegel, eighth grade, Cale Wedman, fifth grade, and Maddox Tartsah, third grade.
