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Oklahoma schools — in both rural and suburban districts — are providing students with sexually explicit materials and undermining parental rights in other ways, according to parents who have spoken out publicly at recent school board meetings. The response from school officials has been mixed.

MUNICIPAL COURT Wanda Magpie, Concho, failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk, $195. Keith Dale Dye Jr., El Reno, speeding, $165. Jimmie McLaughlin, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, expired tag and driving without license issued, $437. Leroy Love, Anadarko, failure to yield, $195.

Growing up in Stillwater, Virginia Witt never had the opportunity to visit her father’s old stomping grounds from his high school years. However, after a few hours of visiting, Witt could see why her father, Ralph Higgins, got such a good start in life.

El Reno Mayor Matt White ripped fellow council members for their support of a rezoning request after turning down what he said was a similar request made in September.

Challenger Peter Stapperfend defeated Bob Ballhorn in the El Reno City Council Ward 2 race Tuesday. Stapperfend garnered 108 votes to 48 for Ballhorn. Stapperfend, 71, is a retired mechanical engineer. This was his first venture into seeking political office.

Oklahoma has more horses than just about any other state in the nation. In the top five, according to those in the know. And while the equine industry is a major contributor to the economy, there are some problems, especially when a horse is no longer suited for its intended purpose.

The purchase of land on Southwest 27th Street appears to be part of a plan to build a possible “community center,” according to El Reno Mayor Matt White. White made the comment near the end of Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

The Redlands Community College Livestock Judging Team earned top honors as well as several individual awards at the American Royal Livestock Exhibitors contest in Kansas City.

Catholic Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone called out President Joe Biden last week for supporting the abortion “bloodbath” that has destroyed nearly 63 million unborn babies lives in the United States.

LAWSUITS Axiom Acquisition Ventures LLC vs. Travis Johnson for $3,277.94 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Safe Haven Security Inc. vs. Tiffany Williams for $1,567.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.