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Evaluation of Round Timber Well Field to be conducted
The Altus Municipal Authority/Altus City Council will meet Tuesday evening in regular session. Prior to the meeting, Council has been invited to attend a workshop/briefing on Monday at 1:30 p.m. to discuss items on the May 7 agenda. This workshop is to provide information and for discussion of agenda items only. No votes or action will be taken by Council. It is anticipated that a quorum of Council members could be present at this workshop....
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Elementary School Choice Period to be May 6-10
Altus Schools will send home Choice of School Forms on Monday, May 6, with all pre-kindergarten through third-grade students. These forms allow students to indicate which school they would like to attend during the 2013-2014 school year. Elementary students currently living in the Altus School District and furnishing their own transportation may go to any elementary school they choose, regardless of which school they are presently attendi...
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Commissioners to consider ODOT agreement
The Jackson County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 6, in the Commissioners Office of the County Courthouse. They will discuss items on the agenda, including consideration of a public utility and encroachment Agreement between the Department of Transportation, State of Oklahoma and the Board of County Commissioners. The agreement pertains to the proposed construction of the bridge and approache...
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2nd Annual Savannah’s S.O.N.G. Variety Show to be held
The 2nd Annual Savannah’s S.O.N.G. Variety Show will be held, 7 p.m., Friday, May 10, at the Altus City Auditorium to raise money for Altus Christian Academy and give students the opportunity to showcase their musical talents. There will be 34 talented and amazing kids ranging from 2nd grade to seniors in high school ready to entertain. Admission is free for all, and donations will be accepted at the door. The variety show all started out a...
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Howard appointed WOSC Board of Regents member
Brent S. Howard, Altus attorney, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Regents of Western Oklahoma State College for a seven year term expiring March 24, 2020. Once confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate, Howard will replace Renee Gunkel on the Western Board of Regents. Brent is the founder of his own law firm in Altus where he specializes in estate planning with a tax focus, business planning, real estate and title and tax return preparat...
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Mangum man falls asleep at the wheel, wrecks
John Brinkman, 69, of Mangum, was taken by AirEvac to the OU Medical Center in after an early morning accident on Saturday. According to reports from the Highway Patrol, Brinkman was driving a 2004 Lincoln Town Car on US 283 1.7 miles east of Mangum when the accident occurred. Reports state that Brinkman was east bound on US 283 when he fell asleep and departed the roadway to the right, striking a delineator. He then over corrected and ente...
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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Working short bursts of activity into the day is a great way to increase physical activity, especially during May — National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. You’re not limited to just after work to get your heart rate up. Include a few of these simple exercises to energize and help your family stay active throughout the day. Football foot drill. At practice, football players practice rapidly tapping their feet in place, simulating a r...
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Hazel First Runner Up for Miss Oklahoma International
Mackenzie Hazel, Miss Jackson County International 2013, recently competed in the Miss Oklahoma International Competition. She was selected as First Runner Up for Miss Oklahoma International. As she continues her reign as Miss Jackson County International, she will be available to emcee or be the official hostess for local events, provide entertainment, or be a spokesperson for fund raising campaigns. She can also ride in parades, or attend...
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WOSC recognizes President’s Partner for contribution
WOSC President Phil Birdine Ed.D, and V.P. of Development and Alumni Larry Duffy, recognize Denny Koenders, publisher of the Altus Times, with a President’s Partners plaque for his donations made to the WOSC Foundation Fund, Inc. Western Oklahoma State College recognized new President’s Partner, Denny Koenders, publisher of the Altus Times, for his donations made to the WOSC Foundation, Inc., following a Rotary Club Luncheon on Tuesday, A...
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ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – David Bates (far right), U.S. Department of Labor area director, and members of the 97th Maintenance Division pose for a photograph after being presented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Volunteer Protection Program flag at Wings of Freedom Park, May 1. The OSHA VPP flag was presented to the 97th MX to recognize their achievement of VPP Star Status, an award for work sites that have achieved injury and illness rates at or below the national average in their respective industries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

97th MX takes safety to another level, receives honors
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – David Bates (far right), U.S. Department of Labor area director, and members of the 97th Maintenance Division pose for a photograph after being presented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Volunteer Protection Program flag at Wings of Freedom Park, May 1. The OSHA VPP flag was presented to the 97th MX to recognize their achievement of VPP Star Status, an award for work sites that have achieved inj...
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‘On Track’ program to hold furniture drive
The “On Track” Transitional Living Program will have a furniture drive on May 7, from 7 to 10 a.m. out front of KEYB studios, 808 N. Main St. in Altus. Southwestern Youth Services is asking citizens to donate any furniture donations to help furnish the “On Track” house in Altus, and replenish items that have been provided to those young adults in the program. An open house was held on April 25th, to allow the community to walk through the new...
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Dance students to present ‘Studio One’s Got Talent!’
Studio One dancers, hosted by the Musical Theatre students, will be performing in their own version of the hit television show, “America’s Got Talent,” in two shows featuring different classes and dances. Act I will be Saturday, May 4th at 3pm and Act II on Sunday, May 5th at 3pm at the City Auditorium. Admission is free. Students will be accepting donations to benefit their philanthropy, Kids With Cancer. Since 2004, Stud...
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Bulldogs fall to Titans in finals
MIDWEST CITY -For the second day in a row the Altus High Bulldogs defeated Shawnee in the Class 5A Regional Baseball Tournament. The Bulldogs defeated Wolves 9-3 on Wednesday in an elimination game. However, the Bulldogs were defeated in the finals 11-0 by Carl Albert. On the first day of the tournament Altus defeated Shawnee 16-2. Shawnee scored all three of its runs in the top of the first inning on four of its eight hits. Altus res...
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Prayer Breakfast set for Thursday
In keeping with the tradition of the National Prayer Breakfast established in 1953 by Abraham Vereide, the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance, Altus Air Force Base Chapel and the Altus Chamber of Commerce are hosting the fifth annual Jackson County Oklahoma Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 7:30 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Tickets will be available for $15 for individuals. Businesses interested ...
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Altus carriers join ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ campaign
Next, Saturday, May 11 letter carriers in Altus will join 128 other cities in central and western Oklahoma to help “Stamp Out Hunger” by collecting nonperishable food donations from households on their route. This is part of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers’ Food Drive . In Altus, donations will benefit Southwest OK Community Action. To help “Stamp Out Hunger,” fill the ...
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Western prepares to celebrate 75th commencement
Western Oklahoma State College will celebrate its 75 th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 8 p.m. in the Western Gymnasium. A reception for graduates and their families will immediately follow the ceremony in Western’s MultiPurpose Center. The School of Nursing will also observe its lamp lighting and pinning on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the ceremony in Western’s MultiPurpose Center. Live video streams of bot...
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Local volunteers help with Stand Down Day
Volunteers from Altus’ Operation C.A.R.E. and Joseph’s Closet recently went to Lawton to help prepare for the upcoming “Stand Down Day”, an outreach program for homeless veterans. Many services will be available to connect the vets with VA, Medicaid, food stamps, jobs, and other needs, to help end their homelessness. Help my range from legal assistance to haircuts, hot meals, dental and medical screenings, clothing and hygiene products, as we...
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Commissioners remove bridges from inventory to save money
The Jackson County Commissioners held their end of the month regular meeting Tuesday, April 30, in the County Commissioners’ Office of the Jackson County Courthouse to discuss items on the agenda. After approving last meeting’s minutes and reports from the County Assessor’s Office for collections of$674, reports from Jackson County Health Department for $1,668, and blanket purchase orders, Commissioners approved appropriations for the month...
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Bulldogs defeat Shawnee, lose to Carl Albert
The Altus High Bulldogs brought out the big bats on the first day of the Class 5A Regional Baseball Tournament at Midwest City Carl Albert. Altus routed Shawnee 17-2 in the first round only to lose to top ranked Carl Albert 22-9 in the winners bracket finals. The Bulldogs avenged an earlier season loss to Shawnee and ended that game in five innings because of the run rule. Altus trailed Carl Albert 14-2 and faced being run ruled. Howeve...
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