Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sill Con returns to Fort Sill at the Patriot Club from today to August 24 featuring comics, anime, TV stars, and a cosplay contest — visitors without a DOD ID must obtain a visitor’s pass. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lawton's STEM student Jade Coleman was honored for academic success when she received a $1,500 scholarship from the FISTA Foundation at the 2025 State of the City Luncheon—she also sang the National Anthem for event attendees. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ General Randy George and Sergeant Major Michael Weimer visited Fort Sill on August 21 with Congressman Tom Cole—meeting with leaders and Soldiers—and gave coins to every Soldier from the 4-3 ADA Battalion to honor their 15-month deployment. ABC 7
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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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