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Learning Tree celebrates Oklahoma Fun Day
Students at Learning Tree Academy were in for an extra special surprise Friday morning.
Lawton clinic back open for business
The Hearts That Care Health Clinic in Lawton is open again.
LPS celebrates excellence among faculty, staff with awards ceremony
Lawton Public Schools held their annual recognition of excellence among the district’s faculty and staff Tuesday evening.
Temple Public Schools raises money for soldiers returning from deployment
Temple Public Schools raised $2,190.35 to help soldiers returning from deployment.
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Fundraising underway for Gold Star Family monument in Lawton
A group of people in Lawton want to build a monument honoring the lives and families of everyone who has died while serving our country.
Duncan’s Heritage Trails Project eyeing summer completion date
A walking trail in Duncan is nearing completion, with officials hoping to have it finished in the next few months.
Cameron receives $2.1 million grant for Student Enrichment Center
Cameron University has received an over 2 million dollar grant to help increase the success of their students, through a new Student Enrichment Center.
New safe rooms built at Altus Public Schools
New safe rooms have been built at two schools in Altus thanks to a bond proposal passed in 2019.
Lawton Student wins First in State for Robotics
Lawton Student wins First in State for Robotics
Mural painted on Cache water tower
The water tower in Cache got a makeover Saturday.
Teen Court getting ready for upcoming showcase
CASA of SWOK's Leigh Smallwood shares more information about the Comanche County non-profit Teen Court, Inc. and their upcoming showcase
Think Ability Community Garden celebrates Earth Day by planting orchard
The Think Ability Community Garden celebrated Earth Day Thursday with some community orchard planting.
MacArthur High School celebrates students during Academic Award Ceremony
MacArthur High School held a special ceremony Wednesday to recognize the academic achievements of their students.
Bill passed in OK House could give rural doctors Tax Credit
House Bill 2089 is making its way to the senate floor and if passed could help bring more doctors to rural communities across the state.
Lawton Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club gets new Director
The Lawton Salvation Army Boys and Girl Club’s new director, Walter Mays, says he was very excited to see smiling faces for the first time Monday.
MacArthur Student Council hosts blood drive during Philanthropy week
MacArthur High School’s Student Council has also hosted a blood drive, raised money for Make A Wish for a local child, and will be hosting a fundraiser at Firo Wednesday.
Lawton Salvation Army restarts after school program
The Lawton Salvation Army started up its after-school program Monday.
Boys & Girls Club welcomes new Unit Director
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club has named a new Unit Director.
Community steps in to save Comanche’s Independence Day fireworks show
It appears there may be Independence Day fireworks in Comanche after all!
Freedom Elementary celebrates Month of the Military Child
Freedom Elementary celebrates Month of the Military Child
Women That Vote installs first Suffrage Bench in Shepler Park
Women That Vote Arts Corporation installed their first Suffrage Bench in Shepler Park at a ceremony last weekend.
Small southwest Oklahoma town on the rise, business booming in Medicine Park
The pandemic isn’t stopping Medicine Park from growing.. five new businesses have opened in the town over the past two weeks.
Lawton Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosting Bouquets of Hope fundraiser
The Lawton Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will be holding their annual spring fundraiser, with a little difference.
Comanche County school districts to get roads repaired
Comanche Nation Transportation is helping more school districts in southwest Oklahoma upgrade their roads and parking lots.
Lawton Recreation Centers opening April 12th.
Starting today, City of Lawton recreation Centers will be reopening with certain rules in place.
Yard of the Month competition in Lawton ongoing until Oct. 1st
Lawton’s “Yard of the Month” competition is going on now.
Duncan annual tire clean-up starting April 12th
Starting today in Duncan, the Four D Corporation will be holding their annual Spring Clean-up.
Lawton looking for volunteer youth coaches
The City of Lawton’s Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteer coaches.
Altus unveils new story walk at Hightower Park
The path features several podiums, each one with a small portion of a book on it.
Child who beat Leukemia becomes pilot for a day at Altus Air Force Base
Friday was a special day at Altus Air Force Base as a brave kid who beat Leukemia got the chance to be a pilot for a day.
Texoma Morning Headlines: April 7th
A quick look at your Texoma Morning Headlines on your Wednesday, April 7th.
Cameron Cadets training on Fort Sill
Cameron University ROTC members had the chance to train with Fort Sill soldiers
Health departments increasing rural vaccine availability
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue across the state, the focus is shifting towards providing rural areas access to the vaccine.
Altus organization Mission on Wheels giving free prom dresses, tuxedos to kids in need
An Altus organization is doing its part to give kids a great prom night.
Martha Volunteer Fire Dept. holding fundraiser Saturday
The Martha Volunteer Fire Department in Jackson County is having a fundraiser Saturday.
Family, officer speak after baby’s life was saved
We’re hearing from a Fletcher police officer who saved a baby girl’s life last weekend.
Altus Police Officer saves family from burning home
Officials say Police Lieutenant Chris Barngrover was on a routine patrol when he noticed a house on fire Monday morning.
Altus named one of 5 Great American Defense Communities
Altus has been named as one of the five Great American Defense Communities.
Ft. Sill’s Marty the Horse retires after 20 years
Ft. Sill’s Marty the Horse has retired after 20 years of service in the Artillery Half Section.
Educators excited about being fully vaccinated
About one-thousand educators are fully vaccinated, they got their second COVID-19 dose Friday.
Altus girls get inside look at impact of women in the Air Force
Hundreds of middle and high school girls took a trip to Altus Air Force Base Friday for an up-close look at the impact women have in our military.
Altus animal welfare receives $54,000 grant
Altus Animal Welfare Association announced on Wednesday that they have received thousands of dollars in funding.
Eisenhower Military Child Club makes donation, brings letters to veterans
The Eisenhower Military Child Club visited a Veterans Center to drop off donations Wednesday.
Local officers meet with students at Freedom Elementary School
Students at Freedom Elementary School were able to get a sneak peak into law enforcement Wednesday afternoon.
Lawton kids show entrepreneurial spirit with lemonade stand
An entrepreneurial spirit and the power of social media put some Lawton kids in the spotlight today.
Lawton Christian School students find stability in charter school
Former Lawton Christian School students are continuing their education through a charter school.
Think Ability celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with potato planting event
Think Ability in Duncan celebrated St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday with a potato planting event.
Families finally able to visit nursing homes
Nursing homes across the state are lifting some COVID restrictions allowing families to see their loved ones again.
Big time fairground event is back
Comanche County Fairgrounds Eats and Beats is making a return on Saturday.
LPS gives meals to students over Spring Break
Lawton Public Schools gave away over 600 meals Monday for students to have over Spring Break.
Miracle League field hosts day of baseball for 60 local kids
A group of about 60 kids played some baseball at the Miracle Field in Lawton Friday.
Comanche Co. Conservation district announces Cooperator of the Year
The Comanche County Conservation District named its Cooperator of the Year Wednesday. They picked David Dorrell for his soil conservation efforts.
Jackson Co. woman celebrates 100th birthday with COVID-19 vaccine
One Jackson County woman got a very special gift for her 100th birthday.
Altus female wrestler named All-American at national tournament
An Altus High School female wrestler was named an All-American after her performance at a national tournament.
Lawton High School freshman takes second place in Oklahoma Poetry Out Loud State Championship
Adylynn Anderson took second place in the 2021 Oklahoma Poetry Out Loud State Championship.
Duncan High School wraps up annual Halo Week
HALO Week is a weeklong philanthropic event organized by the Duncan High School Student Council.
Ft. Sill kicks off annual Army Emergency Relief Program
AER is funded by Soldier donations and all donations go to helping Soldiers
Altus crowned state champs at archery competition
Both Altus elementary and middle school teams took first place in their divisions at the tournament, crowning them state champions in the elementary division and middle division.
Friendship Baptist Church to give free food to those in need
The Friendship Baptist Church in Lawton will be giving away food to those in need on Saturday.
Cameron University honors alumni and faculty during homecoming week
Cameron University has had to get creative with 2021′s homecoming week celebrations due to the pandemic.
Lawton firefighters volunteer to help Health Dept. administer COVID-19 vaccines
Never one to shy away from answering a call for help, Lawton Fire Department Assistant Chief, Brent Baggett, signed up to volunteer to give out COVID 19 vaccines to the public as soon as he knew health officials needed him. Other firefighters from the department followed suit.
Donation helped Frederick get water back on sooner than expected
The City of Frederick’s water is back up and running thanks to a huge donation from Comanche Nation Entertainment.