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Analysis: Oklahoma State Superintendent Republican Runoff Debate
As we approach the critical primary runoff election on August 25, 2026, the race for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction has intensified. Last night, voters had the opportunity to observe a pivotal debate between candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor, hosted at the Cameron University Theatre in Lawton.
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New “CyclonePort” Weather Station to Fill Critical Safety Gap on East Cache Creek
Lawton may gain a privately funded real-time flood monitoring station near East Cache Creek, providing live weather, water-level, and camera data to improve warnings for vulnerable neighborhoods.
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Statewide Citation Coding Issue Prompts Review Across State
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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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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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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Full Interview: DA Kyle Cabelka on Crime, Technology, and Community Trust
In this full, unedited On The Record interview, Garrett Jackson (Lawton Town Crier) sits down with Oklahoma District 5 District Attorney Kyle Cabelka to discuss how prosecution works in practice—and what trends are shaping public safety in Comanche and Cotton Counties.
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Flock Cameras in Lawton: What Records Show So Far
Lawton has built out a network of Flock license plate cameras using public funds and ward projects. Newly released contracts and internal memos reveal costs, retention limits, and unanswered questions about policy, audit logs, and how this data is used.
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Sunday Evening Crier Episode #4
Join Garrett Jackson this Sunday for an in-depth conversation with Lane Hooten, covering the pressing issues affecting our community and Oklahoma at large. From local governance to economic development, Lane shares insights you won’t want to miss.
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James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1
James Lane Hooton has been appointed to represent Ward 1 on the Lawton City Council. He will be sworn in September 23 and serve the unexpired term until the next municipal election.
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🎙️ Sunday Evening Crier – Episode 1: Relaunch
Garrett Jackson previews Lawton’s week ahead — County budget talks, City Council meetings, elections, and community highlights including the Farmers Market and Amethyst and Ink Books.