Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
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🏛️ Government
The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board awarded nearly $17 million in grants to cities, counties, public trusts, and schools — including Comanche County Hospital Authority, Grady County Hospital Authority, and Comanche Public Schools — to fight the opioid crisis with treatment programs, mental health support, and education on opioid abuse.
Service members from Fort Sill, Fort Hood, and Naval Air Station Fort Worth competed in five NFL combine drills on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX as part of USAA’s Salute to Service Boot Camp — a Marine School of Artillery team from Fort Sill won free Dallas Cowboys tickets for a game next season.
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, Fort Sill public affairs official Bryan Araujo joined 7News anchors Haley Wilson and Dave Hunter to discuss upcoming Fort Sill events — Sill-Con 2025 featuring vendors and voice actors, a country singer Jerrod Niemann performance, and the launch of the MAPA app.
Members of the Lawton city board are reviewing a plan to adjust traffic signal lights on Gore Boulevard to ease congestion—details will be finalized soon.
Military leaders, local officials, industry partners & Congressman Tom Cole met Wednesday at FISTA Innovation Park in Lawton for the Fires Roundtable Breakfast, a key engagement designed to strengthen connections among defense, local, and business leaders.
The gathering focused on reinforcing collaborative efforts in the region.
🎉 Lawton Events
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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.
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