July Rains Across Western Oklahoma Helping Reverse Flash Drought

From staff reports As the midway point of 2024 arrived at the end of June- there was a world of worry when it came to drought concerns across Oklahoma- just over 20% of the state was(and is) in drought and a lot more was slipping closer to drought with the abnormally dry category on the rise.

As Eviction Filings Rise, Oklahoma Could Enact Right-to-Counsel Laws

Unlike the public image of people experiencing homelessness, recently evicted Oklahomans might push a cart with an antique clock or an ottoman that was their grandmother’s prized possession.

Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program: What You Need to Know

Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3089, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act, into law and kickstarted the Oklahoma Insurance Department into organizing the program that will help Oklahomans fortify their homes and reduce homeowners insurance rates.

Lawton GO bonds sold at below-market interest rate

LAWTON – The first tranche of general-obligation bonds authorized in an election last year for additional street improvements was authorized by the City Council, and attracted an interest rate well below the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.

County approves $88K ARPA grant to Fairgrounds Authority

LAWTON – The Comanche County Fairgrounds Authority will receive an $88,000 grant to upgrade the fairgrounds’ bathrooms and bring them up to the Americans with Disabilities Act’s standards.

Duncan voters narrowly approve sales tax extension

Lawton’s Fiscal Year 2022 audit has been filed with the State Auditor and Inspector’s Office – a year and a half late – newly appointed Finance Director Rebecca Johnson informed the Lawton City Council on June 25.

Shopping carts ‘an after-effect’ of homelessness in Lawton

LAWTON – Abandoned shopping carts were discussed at length recently during the first meeting of the Homeless Action Committee, because the carts are “an after-effect of homelessness,” City Councilman Kelly Harris said.

Goal of rehabbing 40 Lawton streets by Thanksgiving achievable

LAWTON – Contractors are well on the way to meeting the mayor’s goal of rehabilitating 40 streets by Thanksgiving. “I fully expect us to meet that deadline,” Councilman George Gill, chairman of the city’s Streets, Roads and Bridges Committee, said recently.