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Thursday, August 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • 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.  ABC 7
  • 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.  ABC 7
  • 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.  ABC 7
  • 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.  The Lawton Constitution
  • 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.  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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  • 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.

    Wed, 9/17/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

~ Ram Dass

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