Good morning, Lawton.

Hilton Garden Inn donated a large amount of furniture to Embrace Hope (a local nonprofit) in Lawton to support dozens transitioning out of homelessness.

The donation is expected to boost local housing efforts.

Oklahoma’s Purple Heart veteran SFC John Clipp was chosen as the state representative for the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project (honoring his military service) and will soon join fellow honorees in this national recognition effort.

Lawton AMBUCS ended the year by presenting eight local nonprofits with $2,500 checks and three organizations with $1,000 checks, supporting community programs in the area.

The awards were given as a year-end gesture before the community entered a new year.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education released report cards for Lawton's 23 public schools, showing academic achievement dropped to a D while academic growth improved to a C; Lawton high schools earned D or better while some scored higher for postsecondary opportunities (with Lawton ranking 335th of 432 in achievement).

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.