Author: Kyle Foster
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Rush Springs Public Schools Hall of Fame: Who Should be Next?
The Rush Springs Public Schools Hall of Fame was established in early 2022 and saw legendary Coach Joe Tunnell and standout athlete Jack Porter become inductees in the inaugural class. As far as inaugural classes go, this one was a can’t miss group. Coach Joe Tunnell was undoubtedly one of the greatest and most successful…
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Coach Mike Leach: College Football’s Historically Unique Figure
On Monday night, the college football world lost a shining light as longtime coach Mike Leach passed away “after complications related to a heart condition,” according to ESPN. Leach was an assistant coach, beginning in 1987, for Cal Poly, College of the Desert, Iowa Wesleyan, Valdosta State, Kentucky, and OU, before earning head coaching jobs…
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Q&A with Oklahoma State’s Trace Ford
Trace Ford is a high-level pass rusher for the current number eight ranked college football team in the nation, Oklahoma State University. The Edmond Santa Fe alum is a redshirt junior that is extremely talented and beaming with next-level potential. More than that, however, is the person Ford is. He is a unique guy,…
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My Time at the Rush Springs Gazette
As my time here at the Rush Springs Gazette comes to a close, I am very thankful to my boss, Mary Hill, and also the Oklahoma Press Association for the opportunity. Working for the newspaper this summer has been an invaluable learning experience. I had a fantastic time learning more about the day-to-day operations of…
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77th Annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival
The 77th Annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival will return on Saturday, August 13. Easily the biggest day of the year for the “Watermelon Capital of the World,” the town sees its small population of 1,200 expand to greet 20,000 to 40,000 guests at Jeff Davis Park. So, for those who may be unfamiliar with the…
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San Diego Padres Receive MLB Superstar Juan Soto in Blockbuster Deadline Deal
According to multiple reports from Major League Baseball’s biggest insiders, the Washington Nationals are trading generational talent, Juan Soto, to the San Diego Padres in exchange for a massive haul of prospects. Full blockbuster trade details include the San Diego Padres acquiring Juan Soto and Josh Bell while the Washington Nationals receive Mackenzie Gore, C.J. Abrams, Luke Voit, Robert Hassell III, James Wood,…
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When Life Comes Full Circle: The Life of Christa Porter
Everyone and everything in life has an origin story. Distinguished Rush Springs resident Christa Porter is no exception. So, in order to fully understand just who Christa Porter is and how she operates, we must go back to the very beginning. The daughter of former University of Oklahoma football standout and National Football League player,…
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2022 MLB All-Star Game: Fellow Oklahoman Shines Bright
On Tuesday, July 19, the American League defeated the National League 3-2 in the MLB All-Star Game to extend their win streak to nine.The star-studded night was a smashing success that saw several great performances by the league’s best.One notable performance was by a fellow Oklahoman, Ryan Helsley, of the St. Louis Cardinals. The all-star was…
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Local Youth Help Those in Need
The Intervention Crisis and Advocacy Network, a Chickasha non-profit that supports victims of domestic violence, was recently assisted by local Future Farmers of America students. Raygan Krey of Sterling is the 2022-2023 Oklahoma Red Angus Queen for North American Junior Red Angus Event and enlisted the help of local FFA members to join her in…
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Miller Farms Fruit Stand Reopens
On Friday, July 1, Miller Farms fruit stand reopened for business. The reopening came as a byproduct of widespread community assistance, with many helping the family get back on their feet. Tragedy struck the morning of February 17 for the Miller family as they were informed that their beloved fruit stand, located on Highway 81,…
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