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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Metro AMBUCS held its 13th Annual Trykes N Tread Car Show where classic cars and fun activities helped community members regain mobility—today the event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Plains Coliseum and AMBUCS plans to return next year. ABC 7
- ➤ In one week, events will mark 30 years since the Oklahoma City Bombing as the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum honors the victims. The ceremony remembers Frances 'Fran' Ann Williams—48 and a secretary at HUD who was active at Crossroads Cathedral—and honors her as a caring mother and grandmother. ABC 7
- ➤ Children from several elementary schools gathered at Lawton High School Saturday morning for the Rotary Club’s 100th track meet—local volunteers including members of the Fire Department helped run the event. The kids raced in sprints with winners receiving prizes, and organizers announced that next year’s meet will be held around this time. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has plans to expand its Lawton plant—set to become the largest tire factory in its global network—and the project will move forward in the near future. The Lawton Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council members approved a plan to convert an old school in south Lawton into housing for homeless families. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Designers are moving forward with plans to convert a former fire station into Lawton’s new animal shelter—an effort that will provide care for local animals. The Lawton Constitution
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Apache Casino Hotel Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of bluegrass music with Grammy-winning artist Ricky Skaggs and his band.
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GCU Military Appreciation Easter Egg Hunt
12-3 p.m. — Elmer Thomas Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with an exciting egg hunt and community fun for military families.
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Potluck at the Park
6 p.m. — Sullivan Village Elem School — Free entry — Bring your favorite dish or just a smile for a community potluck by the duck pond.
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Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm — Lawton Public Library — $2 optional light lunch — Hear about the impactful Safe Haven Baby Boxes project from Dede Armes.
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Blood of Angels Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The railhead saloon — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an electrifying performance as the band showcases their new album after two years in the studio.
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