Good morning, Lawton.

The House of Bread Ministry hosts Hope for Christmas donation drive and invites community members to donate food, toys, money, and sugar-free snacks at Central Plaza near the food court from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Dec.

22 + donations will brighten the holidays for local residents.

Lawton police and teachers hosted the annual Shop With a Cop event today at Target; students received gift cards for holiday shopping, with Target supplying treats & the LPD Auxiliary wrapping gifts.

Kelly Longfellow is reuniting families through vintage fabric squares from the 1940s—each square bearing a name that sparked community memories when shared on a local Facebook group—and she plans to complete a friendship quilt to honor long-held ties among Lawton residents.

Cameron University announced adjusted holiday hours with administrative offices closed from Dec.22 to Jan.5, the library operating from Dec.15 to 19 before closing Dec.20 to Jan.4, and the Aggie Rec Center on a modified schedule with closures on Christmas and New Year's Day; spring classes begin Jan.12.

Fort Sill held its final SillFACTS townhall meeting on Thursday at the Patriot Club (the meeting venue) where leaders discussed winter preparedness, Oklahoma’s new DUI law, geothermal unit delays and upcoming events planned for February and April.

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.

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.