Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Comanche Nation Entertainment unveiled four new food and beverage ideas at three properties in southwest Oklahoma today as part of ongoing renovations—these new dining options offer unique experiences aimed at drawing more guests. The Lawton Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5 p.m. on August 25 for the Sept. 9 elections—voters can apply online or in person at their local election board offices. ABC 7
- ➤ A Comanche County law enforcement officer in Fletcher received national recognition for heroism during a January medical emergency—an honor that underlines his bravery in service. The Lawton Constitution
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today and tomorrow the District 5 Southwest Oklahoma Mobile Wellness Unit will offer free health services at the Comanche County Health Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—services include sports physicals, wellness checks, and STI/HIV testing. ABC 7
-
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.
-
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.
-
JBF Lawton All Season Children's Consignment Sale
5 PM-8 PM, 9 AM-8 PM, 9 AM-3 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Cash and cards accepted — Save 50-90% on clothes and items for your growing family at this seasonal sale.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
About Daily Lawton
Welcome to the Daily Lawton, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lawton, Oklahoma community. If you like the Daily Lawton, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lawton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lawton and across Oklahoma. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Lawton
A free Lawton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailylawton.com/sitemap