Good morning to you Fort Cobb! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Fort Cobb ranch kid became OU’s next MLB hopeful
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A heavy thunderstorm around, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jaxon Willits helped his brother go No. 1. Now the OU star is ready for his draft day (nytimes.com) — A Fort Cobb cattle ranch and Fort Cobb-Broxton High School shaped OU shortstop Jaxon Willits, who’s now preparing for his own MLB draft moment after helping his younger brother become a No. 1 pick. The story follows his work ethic, family ties, and rising profile as he leads Oklahoma deep into the NCAA baseball tournament.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 5
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Colonial Crafts 10:00-11:00 →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
10:00 am
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Colonial Crafts 2:00-3:00 →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
2:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Walk for Life 2026 →
Cameron University, 2800 W Gore Blvd, Lawton
9:00 am
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Southwest Oklahoma: Series Meeting →
Lawton Fort Sill Art Council, 1701 NW Ferris Ave, Lawton
10:00 am
Monday June 8
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AC PE GYM / V-BALL SUMMER LEAGUE
Chickasha Public Schools
Chickasha, OK 73018
8:00 am
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New Book Club "Read and React" 6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
6:30 pm
Tuesday June 9
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Storytime @ the Park →
Elmer Thomas Park, 501 NW Ferris Ave, Lawton
10:00 am
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SLRP Teen Time Build-a-Dino 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
2:00 pm
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City Council Meeting →
Elgin, OK Calendar, 8183 State Highway 17, Elgin
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Preschool Storytime 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
10:00 am
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Preschool Storytime 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
2:00 pm
Thursday June 11
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SLRP Kiddos' Korner Jurassic Science 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. →
Chickasha, OK Calendar
Chickasha, OK 73018
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Anadarko. Apply here.
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T-Mobile US, Inc. posted a job opening for Mobile Associate - Retail Sales in Anadarko. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Cobb here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elgin
- Elgin Chamber of Commerce to host Senate District 32 debate (kswo.com)
Chickasha
- Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board members deserve a raise. House members prefer to do nothing. (newsfromthestates.com)
Lawton
- Lawton Community Foundation accepting grant applications (kswo.com)
- Lawton Streets and Development Committee meet to discuss key city issues (kswo.com)
- House district 65 candidates share priorities ahead of Republican primary (kswo.com)
Ok Fort Cobb! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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