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Flock Cameras in Lawton: What Records Show So Far
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Lawton has built out a network of Flock license plate cameras using public funds and ward projects. Newly released contracts and internal memos reveal costs, retention limits, and unanswered questions about policy, audit logs, and how this data is used.
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Councilwoman Linda Chapman Reflects on 6 Years Serving Ward 3 – November 11, 2025
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Councilwoman Linda Chapman (Ward 3) reflects on the end of her sixth year on the Lawton City Council after choosing not to run for re-election. In this conversation, she looks back on work done on roads, parks, and neighborhood improvements, and talks about what it means to leave a lasting legacy in Ward 3.…
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Ward 4 Runoff: Voters Choose New Voice for Lawton City Council
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Ward 4 voters have elected Tiffiney Dimery to the Lawton City Council, unseating incumbent George Gill in a November 18 runoff. In this Sunday Evening Crier, Lawton Town Crier explains how the race got to a runoff, what happened on election night at the Comanche County Courthouse, and what this change could mean for…
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Sunday Evening Crier – November 16, 2025: Looking Ahead to Election Day
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This week’s Sunday Evening Crier looks ahead to Lawton’s November 18 Election Day, recaps Ward 4 coverage, previews TIF reporting, highlights the United Way Chili Cook-off, features interviews with George Gill, David Madigan III, LPD PIO Charlie Whittington, and closes with an LTC flight tracker update.
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On The Record: Ward 4 Councilman George Gill – Election, TIF, and Public Safety (11/11/2025)
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We sat down with Ward 4 Councilman George Gill to talk about the upcoming election, improvements in Ward 4, traffic, TIF, and public safety. Lawton Town Crier also extended multiple interview invitations to his challenger, Tiffiney Dimery, who declined.
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Be Our Guest: Turning a Candidate Forum into a Community Conversation
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Be Our Guest” is a Lawton Town Crier citizen roundtable recorded after the Ward 4 forum, where residents discuss city issues, communication, and accountability. Views expressed belong solely to each participant and do not represent any organization or employer officially.
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Ward 4 Candidates Face Voters at Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber Forum
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The Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ward 4 City Council candidate forum Tuesday night at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center, giving voters a chance to hear directly from George Gill and Tiffiney Dimery ahead of the upcoming election.
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Watching the Skies: Lawton Town Crier Launches Live ADS-B Flight Tracker
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The Lawton Town Crier has added a new tool to our website: a live aircraft tracker that lets you see planes passing over Lawton and southwest Oklahoma in near real time. If you’ve ever heard a jet overhead, seen a blinking light crossing the night sky, or watched the Goodyear blimp drift by and…
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On The Record: A Conversation with Matt Tranquill
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The Lawton Town Crier speaks with Matt Tranquill for a candid “On The Record” conversation about Lawton, leadership, and what it means to serve this community. In this interview, Matt talks about his path to Lawton, the challenges he sees on the horizon, and the opportunities he believes our city can seize if residents…
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Dick Cheney, 84, dies; his Oklahoma ties ran from Halliburton’s Duncan roots to solemn return for OKC bombing anniversary
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Richard Bruce “Dick” Cheney, Dead at 84.