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  • Sunday Evening Crier – September 21, 2025 – Weekly Report

    Sunday Evening Crier – September 21, 2025 – Weekly Report

    September 21, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    This week’s edition of the Sunday Evening Crier provides a comprehensive review of the key developments affecting Lawton and Comanche County. The program covers recent actions at City Hall, updates from the courts, and notable decisions impacting local governance. In addition, we examine current issues of public safety, education, and…

  • Sunday Evening Crier – September 14, 2025

    Sunday Evening Crier – September 14, 2025

    September 14, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    This week’s Sunday Evening Crier captures a turning point for Lawton’s civic life.

  • LEDC Report: Billions in Projects Poised to Shape Lawton’s Future

    LEDC Report: Billions in Projects Poised to Shape Lawton’s Future

    September 12, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    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.

  • Lawton City Council Moves Public Comment to End of Meetings Amid Debate on Transparency

    Lawton City Council Moves Public Comment to End of Meetings Amid Debate on Transparency

    September 11, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    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.

  • Lawton Election Results: Council, Charter Amendments Decided

    Lawton Election Results: Council, Charter Amendments Decided

    September 9, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    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.

  • James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1

    James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1

    September 8, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    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.

  • 🎙️ Sunday Evening Crier – Episode 1: Relaunch

    🎙️ Sunday Evening Crier – Episode 1: Relaunch

    September 7, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    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.

  • Leadership Profile: John Ratliff

    Leadership Profile: John Ratliff

    September 6, 2025

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    Garrett Jackson

    John Ratliff, Lawton’s City Manager since 2023, brings decades of military, legal, and civic service to the role. In a recent interview with the Lawton Town Crier, he outlined priorities on neighborhood cleanup, homelessness, and audits—key issues shaping Lawton’s future.

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