Good morning, Lawton.

The City of Lawton invites families to join Halloween celebrations that include safe trick-or-treating and community events in neighborhood settings — ensuring local fun for all ages.

Lawton residents can enjoy Halloween events including Boo-a-Palooza at the Public Library on Oct.

27 from 10 to 10:30 a.m., a City Halloween Bash in City Hall on Oct. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m., and the 4th Trunk-or-Treat at Patterson Community Center on Halloween from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; trick-or-treating is allowed from 6 to 9 p.m.

Local tribute artist Travis LeDoyt will perform at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium on Jan.

8 to honor Elvis and his historic shows at the venue in 1955 and 1960. The event celebrates Presley’s birthday and continues a local musical legacy.

At Woodland Hills Elementary on Friday, students celebrated high attendance by trading schoolwork for water balloons, with close to 300 kids earning the chance to hurl balloons at their principals (a playful nod to strong attendance).

A new federal rule, the 'Do No Harm' rule, will tie college programs' access to federal student loans to graduates' earnings starting in 2027.

Local students and educators worry that fields like fine arts and cosmetology may lose funding (adding to concerns over teacher shortages).