Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
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🎭 Culture
The 72nd Annual Comanche Homecoming is underway from July 18 to July 20 at Sultan Park in Walters as the event honors Comanche veterans and celebrates the tribe’s heritage—vendors offer food, clothing and crafts while traditional dances and ceremonies enliven the celebrations.
📰 Economy
AAA reported that gas prices in Oklahoma and Texas average around $2.77/gallon—below the national average of $3.16/gallon—with Oklahoma’s mid-grade at $3.18/gallon and premium at $3.46/gallon lower than Texas’s mid-grade at $3.24/gallon and premium at $3.60/gallon; all prices dropped a few cents from last week.
🏛️ Government
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll joined Senator Markwayne Mullin for a tour of Fort Sill this week — they visited the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems University and other key sites — to review efforts in modernizing military readiness.
No details were provided on discussions regarding the historic museum or the artillery half section.
🎉 Lawton Events
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Lawton Rangers Rodeo
7:30-9 p.m. — Lawton Rangers Rodeo — Admission varies — Experience thrilling rodeo events with top cowboys and cowgirls in Oklahoma's premier rodeo.
Winner's Circle Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Enjoy a hilarious night as award-winning comics take the stage.
Peabo Bryson's Golden Touch Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Apache Casino Hotel — Tickets from $49 — Experience the legendary Peabo Bryson as he performs his timeless hits in an intimate setting.
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