City replacing aging water meters in Lawton

LAWTON – The city’s Meter Services Division is making progress in its program to replace residential and commercial water meters, such as the faulty unit that leaked into a residential garage for 42 days.

Comanche County upgrading elevators in courthouse

From staff reports LAWTON – A project aimed at enhancing accessibility and safety at the Comanche County Courthouse is underway.

Comanche County amends ARPA award notice

LAWTON – Comanche County recently amended its notice of award and subrecipient award agreement with the Lawton Farmers Market Institute to include additional project information.

Lawton city officials condemn councilman’s comments

From staff reports LAWTON – Two city officials issued a statement Friday in rebuke of comments that were uttered “in the heat of the moment” during the April 9 City Council meeting.

Elgin delays action on $2M Watts Road project

ELGIN – Faced with a nearly $2 million bid for rebuilding Watts Road from Northeast 75th Street to Tony Creek Road, the Elgin City Council decided to delay action on the issue. The council voted 4-0 April 10 to tab le Biggs Concrete Construction’s bid to do the work for about $1.

Oklahoma Veterans Affairs executive steps down

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY– Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Greg Slavonic announced Wednesday he is stepping down as executive director of the state Veterans Affairs Department.

Duncan asks state agency to add airport in construction program

Duncan officials are asking the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to include an upgrade to the Halliburton Field Airport Runway in the agency’s airport construction program for fiscal year 2028.

Developer plans to build 5 more homes

CHICKASHA – Five lots owned by the city were sold recently to a developer who announced plans to build houses on the property. Builders Investment Group bought lots at 810 Illinois, 617 N. 10th Street, 1001 Michigan, 1219 S. First Street, and 1315 Shepherd.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update State Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Committee work is still progressing and policy bills are still being heard in the Senate despite a budget standoff with the state House of Representatives.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker Charles McCall (R-Atoka) and Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma City) announced April 11 proposed joint legislation pertaining to illegal immigration. It will be filed this week, according to a House press release, and will create the crime of impermissible occupation.