Lawton.
city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Fresh Start Foundation serves the unhoused community in Lawton.Some support1 report
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Comanche County's local government, including the city council in Lawton, is addressing county-wide service needs and supporting community initiatives.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Potts Family Foundation CEO presented a homelessness report to Lawton city council, which subsequently encouraged state action on mental health access.Some support1 report
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Donation adoption points have been set up at various locations belonging to the Sheridan company.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Lawton is a neighborhood within the greater Havana area.Some support1 report
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Zarley's Subz & Ice Cream, an Oklahoma-based company, is expanding its market reach by establishing operations in Tulsa and Lawton.Some support1 report
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Wildfire forces municipal response and closures in Lawton involving Comanche.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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PSO operates the local electric grid in Lawton.Some support1 report
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Lawton invests in quality of life for business attraction.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jeff Prater discussed city projects with the Mayor in Lawton.Some support1 report
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Brooks Mitchell, who was the finance director, previously worked at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.Some support1 report
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City council in Lawton, Texas, discussed efforts to relocate prairie dogs.Some support1 report
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County projects near Lawton require road maintenance.Some support1 report
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Leidos's investment has been noted as strengthening its defense manufacturing base.Some support1 report
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A state representative supported a new education law in Oklahoma, involving developments in Lawton.Some support1 report
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A mayor led council in Lawton is currently defining the city's official homelessness policy.Some support3 reports
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Family Promise is located in Lawton.Some support1 report
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A wildfire on July 14th required volunteer crews from multiple locations in Chattanooga and Lawton.Some support1 report
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Local leadership in the area of Oklahoma is setting a model for the state.Some support1 report
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Robert Franklin, a candidate, participates in an election debate in Lawton, Oklahoma, broadcast on Channel 7.Some support1 report
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Donors are supporting local first responders in Lawton through a donation drive.Some support1 report
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The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs operates a veterans center in Lawton.Some support1 report
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The Lawton City Council met on June 9th to discuss the issue of encampments within the city limits.Some support3 reports
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The Salvation Army is pulling back from tent city services in Lawton.Some support1 report
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A conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton, Oklahoma, on June 25, 2026, drawing participants from across the state.Some support1 report
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A Freedom Fest celebrating the US bicentennial was held in Lawton at Polo Field.Some support1 report
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Tourists are buying Temu goods in Medicine Park, which is located near Lawton, an area historically tied to Elmer Thomas's town planning.Some support1 report
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A severe weather system caused shared exposure in Texas, affecting the city of Lawton.Some support1 report
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Military training took place in the area involving a soldier.Some support1 report
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Shane Hunt supports accelerated degree programs designed to meet regional needs.Some support1 report
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Lawton is located in the state of Oklahoma.Some support2 reports
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Around Lawton this week
News at the entities that move Lawton most-
city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Lawton
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Stan Booker StructuralMayor discussed city's homeless action plan.Moves Lawton
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Family Promise Shared contextSwan Group is operating as a nonprofit in Skagit County, recognizing leaders from various non-profits.Moves Lawton
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Havana Shared contextLeaked information details U.S. military preparations in Cuba, with Havana being the capital city.Moves Lawton
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Oklahoma Shared contextSullivan is running for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, while Glen Mulready currently holds the post. The race is taking place amid legislative changes to rate setting authority in the state.Moves Lawton
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Bismarck Shared contextA business is operating in Bismarck, North Dakota, specifically in the Tequila area.Moves Lawton
Connections
The 29 strongest of 48, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
PSO Structural
PSO operates the local electric grid, providing critical infrastructure service to the city of Lawton.
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Stan Booker Structural
Stan Booker serves as the Mayor, leading the council responsible for defining the city's policies.
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Comanche County Structural
Comanche County utilizes Lawton as its administrative base, and Lawton is geographically situated within the county's jurisdiction.
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city council Structural
The City Council serves as the governing body for Lawton, setting local policy and addressing municipal issues.
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Jeff Prater Operational
Jeff Prater is functionally involved in discussions regarding ongoing city projects in Lawton.
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Rise Structural
Rise functions as a local government entity whose initiatives are supported within the jurisdiction of Lawton.
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Potts Family Foundation Operational
The Potts Family Foundation actively engages with Lawton's city council to present reports on social issues like homelessness.
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Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Shared context
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs operates a veterans center within the city limits of Lawton.
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Fresh Start Foundation Shared context
The foundation operates within the geographic and functional context of Lawton to serve the unhoused community.
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Texas Shared context
The two entities share a common geographical and meteorological context, specifically exposure to severe weather systems.
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Havana Shared context
Lawton is identified as a neighborhood within the greater Havana area.
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Oklahoma Shared context
Lawton is a city geographically situated within the state of Oklahoma.
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Family Promise Shared context
The company Family Promise operates within the geographic boundaries of the city of Lawton.
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Bismarck Shared context
A county entity whose projects are mentioned requires road maintenance in proximity to Lawton.
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Kaiserslautern Transactional
A specific individual named Ally relocated from Kaiserslautern to Lawton.
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Tulsa Mentioned together
Both cities are discussed as markets relevant to the expansion strategy of a third entity, Zarley's.
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Anadarko Transactional
A company native to Anadarko is employed by the city of Lawton.
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Leidos Shared context
Leidos operates within the defense manufacturing base centered in Lawton, Oklahoma.
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Elmer Thomas Park Shared context
Elmer Thomas Park is a venue located within the city of Lawton.
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Polo Field Shared context
The polo grounds are located within the jurisdiction or city limits of Lawton.
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soldier Shared context
The presence of military personnel operates within the geographical context of Lawton.
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Robert Franklin Shared context
Robert Franklin is associated with events taking place within the city of Lawton.
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Chattanooga Shared context
The two locations shared resources and personnel during a regional wildfire response.
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Chickasha Shared context
The relationship is defined by the reach of local dining options into Chickasha.
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Dallas Shared context
Both locations are referenced in the context of local political themes.
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Hilton Garden Inn Shared context
Hilton Garden Inn is located in Lawton and hosts local events.
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Shane Hunt Shared context
Shane Hunt operates in Lawton, supporting accelerated degree programs tailored to regional needs.
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Cameron University Shared context
Cameron University is located in Lawton, establishing a geographic context for local events and community outreach.
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Sheridan Shared context
Sheridan operates within Lawton, utilizing local locations for donation adoption points.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Fresh Start Foundation serves the unhoused community in Lawton.
- Comanche County's local government, including the city council in Lawton, is addressing county-wide service needs and supporting community initiatives.
- The Potts Family Foundation CEO presented a homelessness report to Lawton city council, which subsequently encouraged state action on mental health access.
- Donation adoption points have been set up at various locations belonging to the Sheridan company.
- Lawton is a neighborhood within the greater Havana area.
- Zarley's Subz & Ice Cream, an Oklahoma-based company, is expanding its market reach by establishing operations in Tulsa and Lawton.
August 2026
9 events- Wildfire forces municipal response and closures in Lawton involving Comanche.
- PSO operates the local electric grid in Lawton.
- Lawton invests in quality of life for business attraction.
- Jeff Prater discussed city projects with the Mayor in Lawton.
- Brooks Mitchell, who was the finance director, previously worked at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
- City council in Lawton, Texas, discussed efforts to relocate prairie dogs.
- County projects near Lawton require road maintenance.
- Leidos's investment has been noted as strengthening its defense manufacturing base.
- A state representative supported a new education law in Oklahoma, involving developments in Lawton.
July 2026
8 events- A mayor led council in Lawton is currently defining the city's official homelessness policy.
- Family Promise is located in Lawton.
- A wildfire on July 14th required volunteer crews from multiple locations in Chattanooga and Lawton.
- Local leadership in the area of Oklahoma is setting a model for the state.
- Robert Franklin, a candidate, participates in an election debate in Lawton, Oklahoma, broadcast on Channel 7.
- Donors are supporting local first responders in Lawton through a donation drive.
- The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs operates a veterans center in Lawton.
- The Salvation Army is pulling back from tent city services in Lawton.
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June 2026
8 events- The Lawton City Council met on June 9th to discuss the issue of encampments within the city limits.
- A conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton, Oklahoma, on June 25, 2026, drawing participants from across the state.
- A Freedom Fest celebrating the US bicentennial was held in Lawton at Polo Field.
- Tourists are buying Temu goods in Medicine Park, which is located near Lawton, an area historically tied to Elmer Thomas's town planning.
- A severe weather system caused shared exposure in Texas, affecting the city of Lawton.
- Military training took place in the area involving a soldier.
- Shane Hunt supports accelerated degree programs designed to meet regional needs.
- Lawton is located in the state of Oklahoma.