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⚠️ 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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The Comanche County Republican Party will host a candidate forum for the office of Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Elgin Public Schools Performing Arts Center.

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Tax Season 2026 is here—and federal changes from July 2025 are already causing confusion in Southwest Oklahoma. In Part 1 of Be Our Guest, Lawton CPA Kimberly Furrh explains what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why pay stubs matter this year for overtime, tips, child tax credits, deadlines, and extensions.

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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.

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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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Quick morning briefing with a brief weather outlook, a local update on the Westwin public records release, a reminder about Cameron University’s Enrollment Saturday, and an update on the Oklahoma Attorney General’s State Farm lawsuit.
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A quick rundown of what’s happening locally and across the state this morning — including weather, public records activity, higher education news, and a college football recap. Watch here: Short, factual, and to the point. More context later.