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Duncan to buy two secure web gateways for $158,675

Eric Swanson

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

DUNCAN — The City of Duncan plans to buy two Palo Alto PA-3410 secure web gateways to replace two gateways that are nearing the end of their service lives.

Public hearings scheduled on Lawton CDBG funding

Staff Report

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Lawton residents will have an opportunity to provide input on how federal Community Development Block Grant funding should be distributed among local nonprofit organizations that provide critical community services.

Grady County oil well disputeseledincourt

Jerry Bohnen

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled a Grady County District Court judge was right in a decision involving one energy company suing another in a dispute over well production payments.

Hochatown officials still waiting for ZIP Code

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

HOCHATOWN — It seems musician Tom Petty was correct. The waiting is the hardest part.Hochatown, considered one of the state’s most successful tourist spots, is still fighting for its ZIP Code.

Cole, housing ocials meet with tribal leaders to strengthen housing access for Native Americans

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

m OKLAHOMA CITY – With more than 523,000 tribal members living in Oklahoma, the meeting last week between the federal Housing and Urban Development agency and Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole wasn’t a big fight.

The exterior of the Simmons Center in Duncan is shown. The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority, which is made up of the Duncan City Council members, approved on Tuesday a $132,000 payment for construction costs tied to the Simmons Center’s pool roof replacement project. Provided

Duncan approves payment for Simmons Center roof replacement project

Eric Swanson

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

DUNCAN – The City of Duncan will cover a $132,000 bill for construction costs tied to the Simmons Center pool roof replacement project, using part of the city’s $400,000 contribution to the project.

What’s ahead for the housing market?

Staff Report

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Several markets could enter buyer-friendly territory this summer, according to Realtor. com.Memphis, San Antonio, and Houston are among the metros nearing a buyer’s market transition.

Audits confirm accuracy of Southwest Oklahoma election results in June 16 primary

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Post-election audits have consistently shown that Oklahoma’s voting devices accurately count ballots, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said July 17.

Audit confirms accuracy of June 16 Grady County election results

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

CHICKASHA – Post-election audits have consistently shown that Oklahoma’s voting devices accurately count ballots, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said July 17.

New GOP group forced to fire president, reorganize

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — A new Republican organization — The Young Republican Women of Oklahoma, which is less than a year old — was forced to remove its president after questions were raised about the organization’s financial records.

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