Good morning, Lawton.

The Comanche County Free Fair will be held from Sept.

2 to 6 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds. The event will feature Farm Field Days, Farm Hand Olympics, animal shows, and contests including tractor driving and pie contests.

Menes Shrine Temple #32 is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser today at VFW Post 1193 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—tickets cost $10 and will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, biscuits, coffee and juice.

Rising Eagle Brewery in Elgin became the nation’s first Purple Heart brewery after combat veteran founders Thomas and Angela Hardin launched a special Doctor Sims ale to honor local Purple Heart chapter member Matthew Sims.

The brewery celebrates military service with a menu inspired by the founders’ past deployments.

Comanche Nation Entertainment said War Pony Casino near Devol will close on September 24 (no reason was given) after opening in 2022.

The company also announced plans to expand the nearby Red River Hotel and Casino with an event center, 150 additional slot machines, 15 table games, new bar and food service areas and nongaming attractions including an arcade and virtual golf suites.

Fort Sill’s 2-20th Field Artillery Battalion conducted an M2 .50-caliber machine gun qualification range to keep soldiers ready—this exercise helps them stay proficient with a weapon used for over a century.

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.

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.

CAPM Certification Training in Lawton, OK

9 AM – 5 PM — Lawton Oklahoma — Early Bird pricing available — Comprehensive CAPM certification training with interactive classroom experience and extensive resources.

SMART Budgeting Workshop with Arvest Bank

3-4 p.m. — Lawton Public Library — Free entry — Learn to set and maintain a budget while exploring financial goals with Arvest Bank professionals.