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Lawton
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Center for Creative Living held its Oktoberfest meal fundraiser on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its Elsie Hamm Drive location—offering authentic German dishes like pork schnitzel and spätzle for $13 a plate to support programs for seniors and veterans. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 7News anchor Tarra Jones interviewed five superintendents—Dr. Channa Byerly of Duncan Public Schools, Rick Croslin of Chickasha Public Schools, Chad Hance of Cache Public Schools, Kevin Hime of Lawton Public Schools, and Nathaniel Meraz of Elgin Public Schools—to discuss issues facing Oklahoma public schools as the new school year is underway. ABC 7
- ➤ Kevin Hime, the superintendent of Lawton Public Schools, announced he plans to retire and officials said the board will get his official retirement date at an upcoming meeting. Hime has led the schools since 2020—earning honors like being inducted into the Oklahoma Educator Hall of Fame. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local federal agencies are preparing to cope with staff and service disruptions after the U.S. government shutdown on Wednesday — officials are reviewing plans to keep operations running. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Attorney General Gentner Drummond called for an investigative audit of the Oklahoma State Department of Education after former State Superintendent Ryan Walters resigned on Sept. 30, citing staff concerns over spending practices under his leadership. ABC 7
- ➤ The Lawton Police Department is hosting two community outreach events—aimed at connecting officers with residents—to build trust, and officials will share more details soon. The Lawton Constitution
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association is holding its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lawton on Oct. 4 with a party at Bentley Gardens at Cameron University (starting at 9:30 a.m.) and the walk beginning (at 10 a.m.) to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care and research. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eisenhower Eagles are preparing to play Southmoore on the road as they search for their first win of the season. The team faced tough games against Lawton High and MacArthur earlier and will try to take advantage of Southmoore's recent loss. ABC 7
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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