Summary of BlueSTEM books written by local student authors
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Harper Looper - El Reno HS Junior
“Bruno and the Boneyard Buddies”
Route 66 signs
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews placed two large Route 66 signs with the city’s name along the Mother Road’s corridor through El Reno last week.
An ODOT supervisor said there are 16 cities between El Reno and the Texas state line that are getting the plastic overlay emblems.
The signs are heated and pressed into place to bond with the asphalt.
Flogistix helps area students develop skills to use in future career paths
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El Reno’s Flogistix by Flowco was part of the effort to help area children develop skills that can help lead them into better exploring career paths.
The Air Methane team from Flowco recently took part in working with young people involved in the ComeBack Kid Society (CKS), a nonprofit organization focused on providing skills and resources to at-risk youth.
The program, called Uproar, is an ongoing event that takes place every Tuesday and features a variety of community partners speaking to students about different opportunities available to them.
Tyrique Rhodes
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A wake for Tyrique Jarome Rhodes will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at the Concho Emergency Response Center. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, May 7, also at the center. Burial will be in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Tyrique died April 23, 2026, in Oklahoma City.