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ELGIN BOND UPDATE: Ag building first project completed
Big changes are happening at Elgin Public Schools as they work to complete projects paid for by a 2017 school bond.
City of Lawton preparing for annual Armed Forces Day parade
Lawton's annual Armed Forces Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday morning
Lawton Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association holds cookout for officers
The Lawton Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association cooked hamburgers, hot dogs and hot links for officers starting with the night shift last night and continuing through the morning and evening shifts Wednesday.
Lawton park gets Thunder Court
It's now official! The Oklahoma City Thunder along with the Thunder Cares Foundation is dedicating a new basketball court at Lee West Park in Lawton.
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Comanche residents raising money for locker rooms, indoor hitting facility
The Comanche baseball and softball teams will soon be getting a new indoor hitting facility and locker rooms but they need your help to put the finishing touches on the project.
LPD runs with Special Olympic torch
For more than 20 years, the Lawton Police Department has helped pass the torch for the Special Olympics.
“THANKS, MAN.”: Simple act of kindness brings teammates together
It was an emotional weekend for Marlow’s high school baseball team as they played for the state championship. While they are proud they earned second place, they said they are even more proud about what one of the players did when there were not enough medals for everyone.
Washington Elementary hope to increase attendance with ‘Pawmart’
Teachers and staff at Washington Elementary School are getting creative in hopes of increasing attendance.
Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center honors mothers
Moms were able to enjoy the aquarium at a discounted price with the first 25 through the door receiving a flower and candy.
Lawton Public Library offers summer teen volunteer program
High school students ages 14-18 can volunteer for the Summer at the Library program where kids are encouraged to read all summer.
Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry plants vegetables in garden
Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry got out to plant various vegetables from corn, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, strawberries and more in their community garden.
Shred It Event protects against identity theft
The Lawton Farmers Market hosted a free Shred It Event sponsored by Oklahoma AARP.
Community volunteers for Stephens County Day of Caring
It was a busy day for a group of volunteers in Stephens County as more than 150 of them spread out across the community to give their time and labor for the annual United Way Day of Caring.
Events happening across Texoma this weekend
Take a look at just some of the things happening this weekend in Texoma.
Furry Friend Friday: Meet Peggy Sue
You can adopt her or one of her friends at Lawton Animal Welfare for FREE this weekend
Good News, May 10
Here is your GOOD NEWS for this week
RA’s visit Indiahoma Fire Department
This week, the Royal Ambassadors from First Baptist Church Indiahoma got to visit the Indiahoma Fire Station.
Lawton High Drama Club holds Spring Festival
Charlie Oligher, the drama club’s vice president, says this is a good way for everyone to have fun before summer begins.
LPS Transitional program students show off talents
Students with the Lawton Public Schools Transitional program got a chance Thursday night to show off their skills and talents at their annual talent show.
Veterans take flight in WWII-era plane
Local veterans took to the skies today with the Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation.
Woodland Hills fourth graders learn about city government
About 70 students gathered this morning at Lawton's City Hall to meet with Mayor Stan Booker.
Altus school turns trash into treasure
A project a year in the making... Altus Intermediate School has been collecting lids and sorting them by size and color, and now finally, turning them into a beautiful piece of art: a mural.
Flower Mound Public School celebrates last day
Flower Mound Public School students spent the last day of school celebrating their "A" rating from the State Department of Education.
Support Senior Center for Creative Living at Outback
On Wednesday, you can enjoy a meal while supporting a great local cause.
Lawton park gets Thunder-marked basketball court
As you can see, this Thunder-marked basketball court is still getting some work done, and there aren’t any hoops installed, yet!
Lawton Board of Realtors donates to Lawton and Elgin Food Banks
The Lawton Board of Realtors donated $600 Tuesday to the Lawton and Elgin Food Banks ahead of the summer.
Main Street Duncan receives National Main Street accreditation
The National Main Street Center announces the list of accredited Main Street America programs yearly.
Chattanooga FFA Banquet recognizes members’ accomplishments
50 FFA members and their families gathered for the Chattanooga FFA Banquet.
Local artists given booth at Arts for All Festival
Artists are getting ready for this weekend's Arts for All Festival that's happening in Lawton.
Inside look at organization behind Duncan farmers market
Every Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Duncan Farmers Market is open at Think Ability, a company that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages.
Spectators pack downtown Altus for Rock-N-Rumble
A thousand spectators and hundreds of car participants packed the courthouse square in downtown Altus for the 21st Annual Rock-N-Rumble Car Show and Cruise.
Cameron’s 2019 commencement held Saturday morning after postponement
Cameron University graduates received their diplomas Saturday morning at Cameron Stadium during the 2019 commencement ceremony.
Goodwill hosts donation drive for Children United
Goodwill on Sheridan is hosting a donation drive for a local non-profit organization for children with special needs.
Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center holds free cancer screening
People were able to go to the Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center to receive free cancer screenings.
Cub scouts participate in Scouts Trash the Trash Day
Areas in Lawton are now cleaner thanks to Cub Scout Pack 41-11 who participated in Scouts Trash the Trash Day.
Stephens Co. Health Department helps parents with car seats
The Stephens County Health Department offered parents assistance with their car seats Friday and even offered some affordable ones to those who needed them.
Lt. Johnson retires from LPD
Members of the Lawton police department gathered Friday to hold a retirement ceremony for one of their own.
Apache Casino hosts breakfast for Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the first recipient of the Apache Casino Hotel's monthly community breakfast.
One graduate shares her story, and how it led her to Cameron
Now that she has received her degree, Kelda says her options are wide open.
Kids get up close with nature at wildlife refuge
Hundreds of Comanche County students took a field trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge this week to get up-close and personal with nature.
LPS hosts night 2 of annual elementary student showcase
Thursday night was night 2 of Lawton Public Schools’ annual elementary student showcase.
Comanche County Bar Association participates in Ask A Lawyer event
In recognizing Law Day, the Comanche County Bar Association participated in a statewide Ask A Lawyer event.
LPS teacher of the year reflects on experiences
A Lawton Public School teacher is wrapping up the school year as the district’s teacher of the year.
Student dresses up as School Resource Officer for career day
East Elementary in Anadarko held a career day Wednesday.
LPS hosts their annual elementary student showcase
The students will perform “the Greatest Showcase” again on Thursday night.
Lawton City Officials honor their dedicated employees
The city honored more than 100 members of the Lawton community.
Cameron students create app for emergency management
Students at Cameron University created an app that will make it much easier for different emergency management departments to work together during a crisis.
Students celebrate McMahon Foundation scholarships
The McMahon Foundation has donated $50,000 in scholarships to the college. Monday night the recipients of those scholarships gave their thanks to the foundation during a special dinner.
Cache rehab program assists community while helping addicts
Helping the community by rehabilitating those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction - that’s the goal of one organization in southwest Oklahoma.
Medicine Park Aquarium to welcome bobcat and coyote
The Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center will be adding two new animals to their facility, and neither of them are aquatic!
VFW Post 5263 and Auxiliary holds annual Loyalty Day ceremony
The VFW Post 5263 and Auxiliary held their annual Loyalty Day Ceremony Sunday afternoon.
First ever ‘College Corner’ brings out community and local vendors
Members of the community attend the first ever college corner event on Sunday at the University Professional Plaza.
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100 years of service
The Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Lawton celebrated a milestone... 100 years of serving the community!
Marlow Outlaw Speech Team wins state competition in Norman
The Marlow Outlaw Speech Team recently won State in the 4A division this month at OU in Norman.
Lawton sorority cleans up 38th street
The one mile stretch of 38th street between Gore and Lee is a lot cleaner, thanks to a Lawton sorority.
Two local businesses beautify the community by giving away trees
Park Jones Realty and Naturescape Nursery worked to giveaway 300 Shumard Oak Trees. Shumard Oaks grow large and provide shade and are drought resistant.
Psi Upsilon Chapter conducts quarterly highway cleanup
Psi Upsilon Chapter gathered trash and debris from Oklahoma's Highway 62 between 52nd and 82nd street. This is part of their Adopt a Highway initiative.
Proud 580 hosts Duncan’s first ever pride parade
The parade marched through downtown Duncan, and finished at the Stephens County Courthouse.
Career Day motivates sixth-graders at Bishop Public School
Bishop Public School is preparing students for a range of futures.
Community volunteers for annual day of caring
Friday, the Lawton community came together to complete countless projects for the 25th annual David Hegwood Day of Caring.
4-H speech competition gave one contestant a chance to share her special story
Paisley Harrison explains how these implants work, and how important they have been to her.
Community helping local business owner reopen after fire
A small business in Lawton is closed for the time being after it was damaged by a fire, but community members are trying to make sure it doesn't stay closed long.