Williams qualifies for nationals

Local motocross racer Jace Williams, 17, of Chandler, has officially qualified for the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Waverly, TN— the world’s largest amateur motocross race and the most prestigious in the U.S.The race runs July 28-Aug.

Tiger Football

There was a lot of intensity last week at the Stroud youth football camp. Above, Ellis Seward gives 110 as he participates in the 20-yard dash drill. Left, Evan Grammer packs the ball during a touch scrimmage and, below, Glendon Hightower, Kannon Hilbert and Landry Eskridge compete for a pass.

Mural of memories

A large mural depicting the history of Chandler was recently completed, spanning the entirety of the retaining wall in front of City Hall on Manvel Avenue. The mural was designed and painted by Bob Palmer. See more photos on page 2A.

Leota Jean (Murray) Hall

LeotaJean(Murray)Hall was born the daughter of Dempse C. and Kathryn L. Murray on September 22, 1936, near Carney, Oklahoma in Lincoln County. Leota was an only child for ten years until the family welcomed a sister, Betty Laraine Murray in 1946.

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring

Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Jerry was born to Bert and Opal (King) Ring on Monday, November 9, 1931, in Okmulgee, OK.Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from June 18, 1952, to March 8, 1962.

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown, lovinglyknownas“Pat,” passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.ShewasbornonJanuary 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, to the late Robert O. Jones and Lillie Irene Jones.Pat is survived by her devoted husband, William Z. Brown Jr.

Sac and Fox PowWow

Improvements at the rodeo arena

The Chandler Round Up Club Rodeo Arena has gotten a facelift.The arena now has new bleachers and lights, upgrading the experience for spectators and competitors alike.“We’ve got lights in the pens now. We got new arena lights.