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No Sunday Evening Crier tonight — we’re taking care of things on the homefront. We’ll be back next week with a new episode. Thanks for understanding and for supporting Lawton Town Crier.

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A Lawton authority meets today with financial and policy items on the agenda, as a statewide federal court case continues to shape how jurisdiction and enforcement issues are interpreted across Oklahoma.

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Today’s Daily Bell Ringer covers dry weather across Texoma, Lawton park operating hours, a Comanche County industrial development meeting, and a statewide judicial pay recommendation. A quick daily rundown of local and regional headlines — including weather, public records, education, and sports — from Lawton Town Crier. Short, factual, and to the point.

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No Sunday Evening Crier tonight — with Christmas week here and no major meetings on the calendar, I’m using the time to work on a few deep dives and update the website. Look for new explainers dropping this week (including a Westwin), plus a brief Merry Christmas message on Christmas Day.

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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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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” 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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The Lawton City Council has appointed Taron Epps as the new representative for Ward 2. After conducting interviews during a special meeting on August 26, 2025, the council voted 6–0 after executive session to appoint him to the seat that has been vacant. Mr. Warren, Ward 8, was not in attendance. Epps brings a…