In its first spring tournament with a mix of two- and four-year programs, Redlands Community College women’s golf team took third place in the 2025 Kyle Blaser Invitational.

Held on the Gaillardia Country Club Course, the Cougars posted a 984 total for the 54-hole event.

Redlands logged duplicate 331 tallies over the first 36 holes before firing a 322 over the final 18 holes.

Texas Wesleyan University took first place at 951, while Oklahoma City University was runner-up with a 963. Redlands was the highest-placing two-year program in the field.

Carolyn Husmann Day was declared on Feb. 21, but the weather was so bad, the celebration was postponed until March 11. That’s when the El Reno City Council officially declared a special day dedicated to a woman many have celebrated for years, especially those whose lives she has helped to save. 

Unless you’re involved in a domestic abuse situation or know someone who is living through that hell, you may not know Carolyn Husmann. She’s not very loud. Actually, fairly quiet. But she’s very effective. 

I think El Reno is such a great town! I guess we aren’t a town, we are a city. In any case, it is a great place to live, work and raise a family.

There are wonderful people here. People who truly want the best for you and the city. They volunteer, serve on committees, get involved to make our city a great place to live. 

The 28th Annual Taste of Sacred Heart event raised close to $150,000 for the El Reno Catholic elementary school.

Ken Reding served as auctioneer for the event.

Holly Eaton, school office coordinator, said the final total was just over $149,000, making it one of the largest events ever for the school that reopened in the early 1990s after being closed for 30-plus years.