Daily
Lawton
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will meet at the Comanche County Fairgrounds today, where Chapter President Donald Durant and guest speaker Dr. Shane Hunt from Cameron University will discuss an engineering program to boost local opportunities — a plan to grow the future workforce. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma House passed a bill to mark certain degrees and certificates as Credentials of Value to help guide students and meet workforce needs. The measure now moves to the Senate for further review (Rep. Brian Hill said it will strengthen links between education and job opportunities). ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawton Public Utilities Director Rusty Whisenhunt said the city’s three lakes hold over 100 billion gallons of water — enough to meet demands even if no rain falls for a year. The Lawton Constitution
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9th Annual Corvette Kickoff Classic
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM — Apache Casino Hotel — Check event page for costs — Experience an epic Corvette weekend filled with festivities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true failure is abandoning your principles.
~ Ryan Holiday
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