
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…

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.

On Sept. 9, the Lawton City Council voted to move public comment to the end of meetings, sparking debate over transparency, accountability, and how residents can meaningfully participate.
***Garrett Jackson is the owner, editor, and publisher of the Lawton Town Crier. The views and opinions expressed below are his own and are intended to encourage discussion about local issues and the actions of the City of Lawton.*** If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ll notice a pattern that crosses…