Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lawton Animal Welfare Shelter extended its Santa Paws Angel Tree program last week (due to many donation tags still available) so more families can share holiday gifts. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Community Action Development Corp. will launch a mobile grocery store in southwest Oklahoma to restore food access after surveys showed many residents lost grocery options. The new service will improve local food support for those in need. The Lawton Constitution
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the George D. Keathley Department of Military Science honored Cameron University’s Army ROTC cadets from the Comanche Battalion with awards and scholarships for academic, fitness and leadership excellence. The ceremony in Lawton recognized recipients including Thor Baima and Alex Heidebrecht. ABC 7
- ➤ Cameron University in Lawton has been named on Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges list for the fifth consecutive year (recognizing its commitment to supporting military veterans). The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Norieleen Contreras (a BancFirst banker) recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Operations School in Oklahoma City with 43 peers. Her achievement marks a step forward in professional development that will strengthen local banking. The Lawton Constitution
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A townhouse development proposed by Incorp USA Enterprises east of Cameron University in the College Addition was approved by Lawton City Council. The project will add new housing options to the community. The Lawton Constitution
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PMP Certification Training in Lawton, OK
Dec 23-26, 9 AM-5 PM — Lawton Oklahoma, 103 SW 4th St — Early Bird pricing available — Gain essential skills and knowledge for aspiring project managers in a structured 32-hour interactive classroom setting.
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Cowboy Countdown: Swingin’ Into The New Year 2026
7:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Medicine Park Music Hall — Check ticket price — Celebrate the New Year with live western swing music and dancing at this lively event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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