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Sunday, August 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Family Promise, a shelter that helps homeless families find permanent homes, held a ribbon cutting for building improvements—supporting better services in Lawton.  The Lawton Constitution
  • A new aquatic center opened Saturday morning at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton—local residents gathered as the sound of water marked the grand opening of the facility. The event provided the community a new place for recreation.  The Lawton Constitution

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Engineers said the Southwest 38th Street renovation project in Lawton is only a few weeks behind schedule — work on the project is moving steadily forward.  The Lawton Constitution
  • The City of Lawton is now accepting applications for its 2025 elk hunt drawing—applications are open until Sept. 17 for residents who wish to participate.  The Lawton Constitution

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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  • Comedy Buzz

    7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter with free snacks and BYOB for those 18 and over.

    Sun, 9/14/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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