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Lawton, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How can Lawton turn Fort Sill visitors into overnight tourism dollars?
  • Lawton pain clinic tied to $110,000 federal controlled-drug settlement
  • How Lawton students feel about Oklahoma’s new permanent cellphone ban

Also on today's calendar: Lawton-Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Fort Sill and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 67.
  • Friday: Becoming windier and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tourism official: Industry generated $12.8B in revenue in 2025 (southwestledger.news) — State tourism leaders just told Lawton business and civic members that Oklahoma tourism brought in $12.8 billion in 2025, and they see big potential to capture more visitors already coming for Fort Sill events. At a Lawton Fort Sill Chamber lunch, officials urged locals to strengthen the city’s story, turn day trips into overnight stays, and press lawmakers for a larger state marketing budget.
   

2. PRESS RELEASE: Edmond doctor pays $110,000 to settle claims of drug record violations (freepressokc.com) — A spinal surgeon who operates Spine & Pain Care of Oklahoma clinics in Edmond and Lawton has paid $110,000 to resolve federal allegations of recordkeeping violations involving controlled substances. Authorities say required DEA forms, registrations, and inventories were missing for transfers to the Lawton clinic, though the doctor did not admit liability and the case will not go to court.
   

3. Governor Stitt signs bill to keep cellphones away from students during school hours (southwestledger.news) — A new Oklahoma law permanently bans student use of personal cellphones during the school day, and a MacArthur High School student in Lawton is among those worried about losing direct contact with family. Supporters say the statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy has reduced classroom distractions and boosted student interaction, while some students still fear weaker enforcement and safety concerns.
   

4. Oklahoma artist preserves Native American stories through paintings (kswo.com) — A Medicine Park–raised artist is using his Native American heritage and personal struggles to create paintings that preserve tribal stories, all while working from a studio in Lawton. After his wife’s cancer diagnosis and insurance loss, Edmond Hoosier’s artwork helped pay medical bills and deepened his commitment to keeping Comanche and Kiowa stories alive for future generations.
   

5. Memorial Health honors employees for over 20 years of service (kswo.com) — Longtime Memorial Health employees in Lawton were celebrated Tuesday night at the Lawton Country Club for more than 20 years of service. Hospital leaders praised the staff’s dedication to caring for local patients, emphasizing how deeply they value serving friends, neighbors, and families in the community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A lawn guy left our gate unlatched and our three beagles managed to slip out this morning.
    If anyone sees them on the Eastside please call me at 580-284-4279. (Nextdoor MacArthur Park)
  • Good morning LaSill.
    Time to start thinking of my work for today. I've been up planning. I would hope to accomplish everything. But I'm fairly reasonable. I will get some… (Nextdoor Lawton / Fort Sill)
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for FT EVS/Housekeeping Attendant @ COMANCHE COUNTY HOSPITAL ES LAWTON, Oklahoma 73505 in Lawton. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Lawton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawton here.

Ok Lawton! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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