Good morning, Lawton.

Rush Springs' 2025 Watermelon Queen is preparing for the 80th Annual Watermelon Festival—an event that began as a local picnic in the 1940s and will continue to bring the community together.

A Lawton man pleaded guilty to nonconsensual sex with his first cousin after a night of drinking—he will serve eight years in prison.

Cameron University is offering several paths for future teachers through a traditional program with field experience and the Inspire to Teach program, which provides up to $25,500 in scholarships.

Dr. Stacie Garrett said non-education majors can earn a Master’s in Education or receive a provisional license after one boot camp class — giving many new options for those who want to teach.

Lawton Public Schools is returning to Infinite Campus after feedback showed the new Sylogist system did not meet expectations—new families must re-register to enroll students.

Student schedules will be delayed while staff work to have hard copies ready for pick-up.

City officials in Lawton say they are moving closer to launching the Goodyear Boulevard extension project, which has been in discussion for years — construction is expected to start soon.

The construction crew milled the roadway on the north side of the tracks in the northbound lanes of Southwest 38th Street just south of Dr. Elsie Hamm Drive, speeding progress on the project by T&G Construction.

Officials said the work will improve traffic flow for area drivers.

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.

Josh Abbott Band Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Comanche Nation Casino — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a night of Texas country music with the Josh Abbott Band, a prominent force in the genre.

Comedy Show at Comedy Avenue

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with free snacks and BYOB for ages 18 and up.

Rooted in Ranch Oak Reunion 2025

6 PM – 9 PM — George M Lee Park — Cost not specified — Celebrate nostalgia and reconnect with the Ranch Oak community during this heartfelt reunion.