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As Lawton Unveils Draft One Lawton Plan, Residents Push Back on What “Future Land Use” Could Mean
LAWTON, OK — Lawton officials say the draft One Lawton Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guide for future land use and development decisions, not an immediate rezoning or property acquisition plan. But public reaction over the past week — both before and during a March 23 open house — shows that some residents view…
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Lawton City Council Waives Budget Policy as Water and Sewer Rate Increases Loom
LAWTON, OK — The Lawton City Council approved a waiver of portions of its own budget policy Tuesday night, while a separate discussion before the Lawton Water Authority signaled that City officials are weighing utility rate increases tied to long-running water and sewer infrastructure needs. The Council’s consent agenda passed 7–0, with Councilman Tarron…
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City Hall Evacuated Following Reported Bomb Threat
LAWTON, OK — The City of Lawton reported a bomb threat at City Hall at approximately 2:36 p.m., prompting an immediate evacuation of the building.
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Lawton Releases Draft “One Lawton” Comprehensive Plan Through 2050
The City of Lawton has released the draft One Lawton Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document intended to guide the city’s growth and development through 2050.
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Lawton Continues Search for Permanent City Attorney After Year-Long Vacancy
LAWTON, Okla. — The City of Lawton has been without a permanent City Attorney since the February 2025 resignation of John R. Andrew, as officials continue the search for a long-term replacement.
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Tonight at Lawton City Council, Item 24 (data centers / zoning) brought a packed, tense public hearing.
Six citizens spoke during public comment, most raising concerns about allowing data centers in the I-1 Restricted Manufacturing & Warehouse district and what that could mean for noise, power demand, and long-term impacts. During the discussion, the mayor said staff is expected to come back with recommendations that give the City more control/oversight. At…
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Internet Service Outage Reported
⚠️ Heads up, Lawton Bluepeak is reporting a citywide fiber cut affecting service across the city. You may notice intermittent issues with LawtonTownCrier.com while this is being resolved. We’re tracking it and will update as soon as more information is available.
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Retirement Timing, Itemized Deductions & Audit Risk
Be Our Guest | Kimberly Furrh, CPA — Tax Season 2026 (Part 2) Published: February 18, 2026By: Garrett Jackson | Lawton Town Crier In Part Two of Be Our Guest, Lawton Town Crier continues its in-depth conversation with Kimberly Furrh, CPA, of Furrh Accounting in Lawton, Oklahoma. While Part One focused on filing basics…
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Hello Lawton: What We Learned at the Ward 4 Town Hall
A recap of the Ward 4 Town Hall highlighting board vacancies, infrastructure planning, contractor oversight, and why committee meetings matter in how the City of Lawton operates.
