Good morning, Lawton.

City of Lawton officials plan a Community Cleanout event on Nov.

15 — they will set up designated spots for residents to safely dispose of household items.

The Comanche Nation Casino will host a celebrity meet and greet on Sept.

27 from 6 to 8 p.m. — part of the 32nd Annual Comanche Nation Fair — where fans can meet actress Julia Jones and actor Raoul Trujillo.

Lawton Public Schools hosted STEM Days that engaged students in hands-on learning when eight-year-old Jared Midkiff proudly built a 20-inch tall stack of cups—an activity that shows his excitement for science and math.

The City of Lawton announced that a new ordinance bans homeless camping on public and private property without permission—effective immediately.

Ryan Walters may resign as Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction as early as this week—sources say he could be moving to a new job and his office has not yet commented.

Walters, elected in 2022, has held the role since then.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Lawton City Council approved an ordinance banning unauthorized camping on public and private property—a measure that requires written permission—and amended its Homeless Action Plan to restrict CDBG funds to locals while raising the bus ticket budget to $30,000. The decisions were unanimously declared as emergency actions.

Southwest Oklahoma residents will join the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Cameron University on Oct.

4 to help build a future without Alzheimer’s — the event will raise awareness and funds for the cause.

Elegant Night at Comedy Avenue

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 — Enjoy a classy evening of laughs with free snacks and a photo opportunity.