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Lawton, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 5 min readHello again Lawton! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s at stake in Lawton’s stalled nickel plant and $2.7M loan?
- Which famous names actually got their start in Lawton?
- How Lawton teens can join this free, elite leadership prep program
Also on today's calendar: Super Fight Night and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 104, low: 75.
- Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Westwin proposed a settlement offer but wanted to change terms, LEDA exec says (southwestledger.news) — Lawton officials and Westwin Elements remain at odds over a failed nickel processing project that used $2.7 million in public assistance, including $1 million from the City of Lawton. With Westwin now in default and the ground lease expired, LEDA and city-related trusts are weighing how to recover funds while the company seeks to renegotiate its obligations. 
2. Famous People From Lawton, Oklahoma (klaw.com) — Lawton gets the spotlight in a roundup of famous people who were born here or have strong local ties, from decorated military leaders to more modern public figures. The piece also reminds residents of easy-to-forget attractions and activities around Lawton–Fort Sill that showcase the area’s history and outdoor appeal.
3. FORGE Leadership Foundation seeks students for no-cost leadership program (kswo.com) — A Lawton-based nonprofit, FORGE Leadership Foundation, is offering a no-cost, multi-year leadership and college-prep program to high school students, with applications accepted year-round. The program, which started in southwest Oklahoma and is now expanding statewide, helps teens improve academics, fitness, and leadership skills while preparing for service academies, ROTC scholarships, or other career paths, with free ACT tutoring and one-on-one mentoring.
4. Lawton Veterans Resource Center starts memorial wall to honor service members (kswo.com) — Families in Lawton can now honor their veterans on a new memorial wall at the Lawton Veterans Resource Center, with photos displayed inside the facility for a $50 donation. The wall includes a special Prisoner of War section, and all donations and sponsorships support housing solutions for veterans in need across the community.
5. U.S. Department of the Interior awards $1 million grant to Kiowa Tribe (kswo.com) — Reported from Lawton, the Kiowa Tribe has received a $1 million U.S. Department of the Interior grant to plug and restore abandoned oil and gas wells on Tribal land. The funding will support staff, equipment, and cleanup work to protect soil, water tables, and long-term environmental health for Kiowa communities and nearby ecosystems.
📸 Around Lawton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Lawton Rangers Rodeo →
Lawton Rangers Rodeo, 2004 SE 60th St, Lawton
7:30 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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08/09: Clean Comedy Show →
Comedy Avenue, 1126 NW Cache Rd suite 1, Lawton
7:00 pm -
Life Line Screening
Comanche County Fairgrounds 920 SW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505 -
First Day of School →
Macarthur Ms Lawton, OK 73507 -
Tavin Dillard Live →
Comedy Avenue, 1126 NW Cache Rd suite 1, Lawton
9:30 pm -
Super Fight Night!!!
Comanche County Fairgrounds 920 SW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505 -
Super Fight Night →
Great Plains Coliseum, 920 SW Sheridan Rd, Lawton
7:00 pm -
08/16: Casey Coleman →
Comedy Avenue, 1126 NW Cache Rd suite 1, Lawton
7:00 pm
Sunday August 9
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 16
📣 Lawton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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LE Meet and Greet
Elgin Lower Elementary Elgin, OK 73538
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Elgin, OK Calendar, 8183 State Highway 17, Elgin
6:00 pm -
08/23: Andrew Patterson Presents A Free Show →
Comedy Avenue, 1126 NW Cache Rd suite 1, Lawton
7:00 pm -
John Crocker →
Southwest Oklahoma Brewing, 104 SW 2nd St, Lawton
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Highly recommend! I needed a trailer on short notice to haul away old cabinets and carpet during my remodel, and he came through without any hassle… (Nextdoor Dove Creek) - My little white Morki dog got out while ago.
She ha a blue eye and a brown one. She is very shy. Please call me if you find her. PLEASE. 5833992. (Nextdoor Pecan Valley South)
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Lawton. Apply here.
- Five Below, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Manager in Lawton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawton here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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