August 2026

Body Due to several days of extreme temperatures and a lack of much-needed rainfall, Oklahoma City has implemented an odd-even outdoor watering schedule.

Body Services for Mary E. Taylor will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Alvarez officiating. Burial will be in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Mary died Aug. 4, 2026, at her home in Calumet.

Body El Reno Public Schools Director of Operations Chris Taber (left) and Community Outreach Director Brooke Robertson sort through boxes of school supplies at Roblyer Learning Center.

Body The Canadian County Board of Commissioners approved changes to a group of highway projects including the widening and resurfacing of part of Route 66 at their Monday meeting.The Route 66 project calls for widening and resurfacing of the highway from east of the junction of U.S.

Body The Canadian County Historical Museum has launched a $20,000 fundraising campaign to rebuild the roof over the front porch of the 1892 Hotel El Reno - one of the county’s most significant surviving links to early Oklahoma history.

Body The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a 45-year-old woman who was being held in the Canadian County Jail. Undersheriff Kevin Ward said Crystal Mason was booked into the jail on Tuesday, July 28 after being stopped by Oklahoma City police.

Body Russell Cook points to Monday as the real start to the football season but the El Reno High School head coach is pleased with the first three days of fall drills.“We got about 45 kids out and they are working hard overall. As a coaching staff we were pleased.

Body Though not one pitch has been officially thrown in the 2026 softball season, El Reno High School head coach Bri Michalicka enters her third season at the helm with a different sense of excitement.“This is the most ready I've ever felt going into season.

Body An all-night wake for Odessa Ann Thunderbull will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Both services will be in the Concho Emergency Center with James Black officiating.

Body Dale Lawrence Curtis, 70, passed away on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories with the people he loved most.Born on October 4, 1955, in Okarche, Oklahoma, Dale was the son of Bill R. and Opal I. Curtis.