Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of July.
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🎭 Culture
The Red River Cards & Collectibles Expo is set for July 18-19 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds Annex, featuring vendors selling sports cards, comics, Pokémon cards and more.
Admission is $5 with free entry for kids 12 and under (hourly $25 show credit).
🏛️ Government
Robert Franklin and James Taylor will engage in a public debate on Thursday, Aug.
13 at 6 p.m. at Cameron University Theater in Lawton — the event will be broadcast live on KSWO-7 and streamed online.
The Army's new directive narrows official social media to boost visibility of soldiers' work and shifts local updates to official websites (including Fort Sill).
Commanders must certify compliance within 30 days.
🏥 Health
Memorial Health experts advise Lawton residents to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade to avoid heat-related illnesses as summer temperatures rise; local EMTs have seen warnings on long hikes and stress the importance of cool indoor spaces (and water breaks).
The annual Boots and Badges Blood Drive by Our Blood Institute is on July 22 at FISTA Innovation Park in Lawton.
Donors can give blood from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (personal tours till 2 p.m.), and will get snacks, a free T-shirt, plus a chance to win a vacation.
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