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Former Lt. Gov. Jari Askins named Interim City Attorney in Lawton
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The City of Lawton has named former Lt. Gov. Jari Askins interim City Attorney. Askins will oversee the city’s legal department while the council completes its search for a permanent hire.
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Sunday Evening Crier, Episode #006
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Update on April’s hacking incident and lessons learned Status of the City’s move to cloud servers and security posture Rapid-fire Q&A on City zoning and practical impacts Park-o-Treat community clips (10/18/2025)
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Sunday Evening Crier #005
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Ward 2’s Tarron Epps joins us; we discuss Oklahoma’s new superintendent Lindel Fields, Kevin Hime’s retirement, homelessness, Flock cameras, and upcoming Lawton City Council meetings.
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Sunday Evening Crier Episode #4
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Join Garrett Jackson this Sunday for an in-depth conversation with Lane Hooten, covering the pressing issues affecting our community and Oklahoma at large. From local governance to economic development, Lane shares insights you won’t want to miss.
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Sunday Evening Crier – September 14, 2025
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This week’s Sunday Evening Crier captures a turning point for Lawton’s civic life.
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LEDC Report: Billions in Projects Poised to Shape Lawton’s Future
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Lawton could see more than $30 billion in investment and nearly 16,000 jobs, according to the LEDC’s annual report. Projects from rocket motors to data centers signal a new era of growth and opportunity for the city.
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Lawton City Council Moves Public Comment to End of Meetings Amid Debate on Transparency
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On Sept. 9, the Lawton City Council voted to move public comment to the end of meetings, sparking debate over transparency, accountability, and how residents can meaningfully participate.
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Lawton Election Results: Council, Charter Amendments Decided
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Kirby Brown and Allan Hampton will serve full terms on the Council. Ward 4 faces a runoff between Dimery and Gill. Voters embraced the city’s new “True North” guiding values but opted not to extend employee probation periods.
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James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1
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James Lane Hooton has been appointed to represent Ward 1 on the Lawton City Council. He will be sworn in September 23 and serve the unexpired term until the next municipal election.
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🎙️ Sunday Evening Crier – Episode 1: Relaunch
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Garrett Jackson previews Lawton’s week ahead — County budget talks, City Council meetings, elections, and community highlights including the Farmers Market and Amethyst and Ink Books.