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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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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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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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City Council meeting moved downstairs
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LAWTON, Okla. — Tuesday’s Lawton City Council meeting was relocated to a downstairs room after electrical issues cut power to the dais and main chamber on Oct. 28, 2025. Despite the disruption, the council completed its agenda, including discussion of a Lawton Fire Department plan to hold a mutual-aid transport license so the city…
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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 – 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.