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Saturday, February 28th, 2026

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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Trinity Christian Academy will host its Fam Blitz event on March 3 at 6 p.m. at 902 SW A Ave (featuring interactive games and activities for families).  ABC 7

CULTURE NEWS

  • Local veteran Matthew Sims published Why My Heart is Purple honoring 219 combat medics and corpsmen who died during the Global War on Terror — between 2001 and 2008. The book helps him manage PTSD and honor personal friends and is available now.  ABC 7

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Southwest Oklahoma seniors are named Academic All-State honorees by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence after meeting high test scores from four local schools, including one from Lawton. They will be honored on May 2 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.  ABC 7

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City crews are repairing over 40 potholes reported across Lawton every day. The two-person team uses a patch truck (each fix takes five minutes) and residents can report spots via the I-Help portal.  ABC 7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • World of Outlaws: Sooner Stampede

    7-11 p.m. — Lawton Speedway — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the thrill of dirt track racing with elite sprint car drivers battling for victory.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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  • Micro Wrestling Federation Live Event

    8-11 p.m. — C W Scooters — Ticketed event — Experience electrifying micro wrestling action in Lawton's local venue.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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  • JBF Lawton All Season Children's Consignment Sale

    2-3 p.m. — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Items priced 50-90% off retail — Discover amazing deals on clothes and essentials for your kids at this seasonal sale.

    Wed, 3/25/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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