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Lawton
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A two-day homeless charity event will be held at the Salvation Army (1306 SW E Avenue) with one session on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and a second session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance is gathering winter coat donations from all 77 counties for its Coats for Kids drive — it collects new or gently used coats and tax-deductible funds — and will accept donations until Sept. 30. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two juveniles were arrested in Fletcher after a stabbing on Wednesday night—one juvenile is accused of attacking a family member with a knife and striking them with a chair while the other was taken in on charges including assault and battery, disturbing the peace, trespassing, and obstruction of justice, and an adult female was also arrested on an unrelated warrant. ABC 7
- ➤ A Lawton doctor faces a new misdemeanor charge and an application to speed up his 2023 deferred judgment was filed in Comanche—if approved his deferral may be revoked. The Lawton Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Sill leaders discussed changes set to take effect in Fiscal Year 2026 during the Fires Roundtable Breakfast—Army commands will combine to form Transformation and Training Command and two AFC units will merge into an existing directorate to support a net gain in personnel. ABC 7
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comedy Night with Andrew Patterson and Casey Coleman
7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — Free entry — Watch comedians try out fresh material while enjoying free snacks and BYOB.
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