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Despite facing an opponent supported by tens of millions of dollars in dark-money political advertisements, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt decisively won a second term Tuesday night, finishing with more than 55 percent of the vote and momentum heading into another four years of potential conflict with the groups that most opposed his re-election.

Brian Rukes is relentless.

When it comes to honoring the American veterans who gave their lives in service to freedom and this nation, Rukes simply will not be distracted. He especially wants to remember and recognize those who once sat in an El Reno Public Schools classroom.

A reception to honor Matt White on his 15 years of service as mayor of El Reno will be held Thursday at the Public Safety Center off SW 27th Street.

Billed as the “Thanks a Lot, Matt White” reception, the come-and-go event will be from 4 to 6 p.m.

Eariler that day, White and El Reno School Superintendent Matt Goucher are scheduled to host the El Reno Now gathering, also at the Public Safety Center. El Reno Now begins at 7:30 a.m.

Many people have watched the hit series Yellowstone, or at least have heard of the series. What many may not know is Christian Wassana, a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, will be debuting in his first acting role in Season 5, set to begin Sunday, Nov. 13.

Wassana’s character will be introduced in Season 5 of Yellowstone.

The 2022 Canadian County Veterans Day Parade was held in downtown El Reno over the weekend.

The parade, put on by the El Reno Chamber of Commerce included American flags, soldiers from the famed Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Infantry, vintage and sports cars, entries from local and county businesses, churches and nonprofit groups.

The El Reno High School Band also marched in the event.

Some days, it can be a scramble to get a healthy dinner on the table due to sports practices, dance lessons, club meetings and other activities. Dinner time can be hectic without a plan.

Jessica Riggin, Oklahoma State University Extension educator and Lincoln County Extension director, said meal planning is a good way to serve healthy meals and save money on the grocery budget.