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Lawton City Council Waives Budget Policy as Water and Sewer Rate Increases Loom
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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
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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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Sunday Evening Crier — March 15, 2026
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The Ides of March Update As spring break begins, I wanted to give everyone a quick update on the week ahead here at Lawton Town Crier. I will not be uploading many videos this week. That does not mean the work is stopping. Instead, I will be using this time to catch up on…
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Tonight at Lawton City Council, Item 24 (data centers / zoning) brought a packed, tense public hearing.
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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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Daily Bell Ringer | January 8, 2026
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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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Daily Bell Ringer | Tuesday – January 6, 2026
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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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Ward 4 Runoff: Voters Choose New Voice for Lawton City Council
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Ward 4 voters have elected Tiffiney Dimery to the Lawton City Council, unseating incumbent George Gill in a November 18 runoff. In this Sunday Evening Crier, Lawton Town Crier explains how the race got to a runoff, what happened on election night at the Comanche County Courthouse, and what this change could mean for…
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On The Record: Ward 4 Councilman George Gill – Election, TIF, and Public Safety (11/11/2025)
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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: Turning a Candidate Forum into a Community Conversation
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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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Watching the Skies: Lawton Town Crier Launches Live ADS-B Flight Tracker
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The Lawton Town Crier has added a new tool to our website: a live aircraft tracker that lets you see planes passing over Lawton and southwest Oklahoma in near real time. If you’ve ever heard a jet overhead, seen a blinking light crossing the night sky, or watched the Goodyear blimp drift by and…