Good morning, Lawton.

Red River Cards & Collectibles Expo will take place at the Comanche County Fairgrounds Annex Building from Saturday, Sept.

19 to Sunday, Sept. 20. The event features sports cards, comics, Pokémon cards, food trucks, hourly $25 show credit giveaways, and costs $5 with free entry for children 12 and under.

Amanda Grimes (superintendent of Fletcher Public Schools) urges the news to cover the quiet yet significant efforts of teachers, custodians, and support staff who work tirelessly every day in local schools.

Her message calls for sharing these essential stories to show the full picture of education.

Lawton Public Schools Board of Education is seeking a new representative for Area 4 after Amanda McBride resigned last week.

Beginning today, Altus AFB will hold a 9-day joint training exercise with Fort Sill to improve joint response procedures.

Residents may see Army vehicles on Highway 62 (the exercise ends Sept. 25).

The Lawton Youth Sports Authority now runs the city’s youth soccer program after taking over from the Lawton Soccer Club.

Officials say the change aims to provide kids with improved access to organized sports.