Good morning, Lawton.

The Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate Family Promise of Lawton’s newly renovated shelter on Aug.

13 at 4 p.m. at 901 SW 17th St. in Lawton—visitors can take an interactive tour of the space until 6 p.m.

Six Comanche County Detention Center employees received lifesaving awards on July 28 for their quick actions during a critical incident on July 16—when they saved an inmate who was trying to harm himself, officials said.

The Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on July 28 to let the Fairgrounds Authority decide on hiring a construction manager at risk for water and sewer upgrades at the fairgrounds.

The Authority will hire the engineer who designed the plans while the county reviews competitive bids for the ARPA-funded project.

Comanche County Election Board Secretary Amy Sims said Lawton voters who want absentee ballots for the Sept.

9 special election must apply by 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 using the OK Voter Portal or by picking up a form at the election board office (315 SW Fifth St., Room 206) and then allow time for notarization and mailing back their ballots.

Lawton residents who want to vote in the Sept 9 special elections must register by Aug 15 by submitting an application online, by mail if postmarked by midnight, or in person at the county election board office at 315 SW Fifth St., Room 206, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—late applications will be processed after the election.

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.