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Lawton at a Crossroads: High-Tech Ambitions Meet National Spotlight
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As the Lawton City Council prepares to meet on April 14, 2026, the city finds itself in a challenging position. While the Council is set to vote on pioneering policies for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), the Lawton Police Department (LPD) is under a national spotlight for what appears to be…
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The Lawton Town Crier Formalizes Open Records Request for District 5 ‘Brady-Giglio’ List
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The Lawton Town Crier has submitted a formal Open Records Act request to the District 5 Attorney’s Office seeking the “Brady-Giglio” list. This record identifies law enforcement officers with documented credibility or misconduct issues. By requesting a mandatory Redaction Log, the Crier aims to document the legal basis for any withheld information, establishing a…
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National Spotlight on Lawton: The Sgt. Bixler Arrest & Our Formal Push for Transparency
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Following a viral report by LackLuster Media, the Lawton Town Crier has filed a formal Open Records Request regarding the March 31, 2026, arrest of Sgt. Bixler. Our investigation focuses on the training of the officers involved and the administrative guidance provided by the City Attorney’s office regarding constitutional rights.
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Comanche County Jail Booking Photos Temporarily Unavailable Following System Issue
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Booking photos associated with the Comanche County Detention Center were intermittently unavailable for several days in late March and early April. County officials attributed the issue to a system glitch, stating the system has since been restored. A review of records suggests a potential gap in photo availability during that period, which is still…
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Statewide Citation Coding Issue Prompts Review Across State
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Lawton Town Crier investigated a statewide traffic citation coding issue after Elgin PD reported misclassified stop sign violations. Outreach to LPD, City Attorney, Municipal Court, DPS, and state agencies confirmed local review, state-level corrections, and seven improper license suspensions. Aside from LPD PIO, the City of Lawton did not respond.
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Sunday Evening Crier — March 22, 2026
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Lawton Comprehensive Plan (Draft) Breakdown Watch the full episode:👉 https://youtu.be/NjEGYOCbNjo Tonight’s Sunday Evening Crier focuses on the draft Lawton Comprehensive Plan (March 2026) — a document that will help guide growth, land use, and long-term development decisions across the city. In this episode, we walk through key sections of the plan, what it says,…
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Lawton Releases Draft “One Lawton” Comprehensive Plan Through 2050
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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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Sunday Evening Crier — January 4, 2026
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In the days following the December 18, 2025 Lawton Economic Development Authority (LEDA) meeting, a lot has been said online about Westwin and what happened behind the scenes. Tonight, instead of reacting to rumors or speculation, we slow this down and ground the discussion in the public record.
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City releases records related to Westwin termination under Open Records Act
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LAWTON, Okla. — (Dec. 30, 2025) — The City of Lawton has released a number of documents in response to an Oklahoma Open Records Act request filed by Lawton Town Crier seeking public records related to Westwin Elements and the termination of the large-scale commercial refinery component associated with the Westwin project.