October 2024

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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...