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President, Mullin said they will find a way to pay TSA agents

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
During the same week that the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce announced grants for the Transportation Security Administration agents at the Lawton airport, President Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin, the new chief of the Department of Homeland Security, said they had taken steps to pay TSA...

Under The Dome

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
_ _________._ ______ ____ ________________ ____ ________The first sign of the fight will come in April.The parking lots surrounding the State Capitol will be filled with vehicles and people. Beginning April 1, the filing period for elected public offices opens.
Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern addresses guests at the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Last week, Hern announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate and shared his goals and vision for the future during a meet-and-greet. Hern also expressed his support for earmarks.

Snyder Council calls for special election to fill vacancy

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
SNYDER – The city of Snyder is seeking candidates to fill a longvacant seat on the Snyder City Council.Without discussion, the council voted 3-0 Monday to approve a resolution calling for a special election to choose the next Ward 2 representative on the board. Mayor Rodney Bartlett was absent.

Snyder to seek bids for street work

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
SNYDER – The city of Snyder is looking for contractors interested in repaving several streets.The Snyder City Council voted 3-0 Monday to put the project out for bidding. Mayor Rodney Bartlett was absent.The city will receive sealed bids until 4:59 p.m.

Sample ballots available for Cement, Empire school elections

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sample ballots are now available for the April 7 election for Cement and Empire public schools.Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Comanche County Election Board during normal business hours.

Cigarette use low, vaping remains steady, report says

Ena Banduka
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s a good news, bad news kind of report.The good news: cigarette usage has hit its lowest point in eight decades, reports from Gallup say.The bad news: cigarette usage continues, and the growth of e-type cigarettes continues to remain steady each year.“Currently, 11% of U.S.
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