Resilient.

That is the word used to describe Kim Holmes by the people who know her best. 

Holmes has faced what many would say is unbelievable tragedy, yet continues to push through.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holmes lost 20 blood relatives and many more friends, yet continued to show up for those who needed her most.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, several questions have persisted: Why do some people become infected while others with the same exposure remain unaffected?

And why do some people become critically ill or die because of the virus while others have mild or no symptoms?

The answers may lie in genetics. A large international study published recently in the journal Nature shows that 13 genes are associated with susceptibility to COVID-19 infection or severity of the disease once a person is infected.

El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Craig McVay uses crayons to make a drawing along with Jovanni and Benjamin Quiroz.

The siblings were waiting for their parent to finish enrolling them in school. El Reno Public Schools began classes on Thursday for the 2021-22 school term.

The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their monthly meeting at the 4-H building.

The meeting was opened by president Jimmy Johnston, with Gary Sorrells leading in prayer. There were 22 members present.

The Wranglers made final plans for the upcoming annual rodeo set for Aug. 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the new Canadian County fairgrounds facility.

Plans for the annual county horse show were also finalized, to be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 28 at the new fairgrounds complex.

Next Wranglers meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the 4-H building.