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The metamorphosis of SB 658

The metamorphosis of SB 658

The metamorphosis of SB 658

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
It appears from a brief search of various public school websites that classes will begin anywhere from one to three weeks from now. With the spiking COVID cases and hospitalizations, I can only imagine the anxiety of school board members and school administrators about how to make school safe.
Tulsa school board member may run for state superintendent

Tulsa school board member may run for state superintendent

Tulsa school board member may run for state superintendent

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Tulsa Board of Education member Dr. Jerry Griffin recently announced he has formed an exploratory committee to consider running for state superintendent of public instruction. The primary election is in June 2022, and the final election is on Nov. 8, 2022.
IMAGE COURTESY MARIE DETTY YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES - The late Marie Detty, a supervisor for Child Welfare Services during the 1960s and ‘70s, set out to provide shelter for Lawton’s at-risk youth.

IMAGE COURTESY MARIE DETTY YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES - The late Marie Detty, a supervisor for Child Welfare Services during the 1960s and ‘70s, set out to provide shelter for Lawton’s at-risk youth.

Marie Detty Youth & Family Services marking 50 years

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, July 29, 2021
LAWTON – To celebrate 50 years in the community, Marie Detty Youth & Family Services will host an anniversary bash Friday, August 13 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dr. E.A. Owens Multipurpose Building, 1405 SW 11th Street.
Crop reports: Small grains mostly down

Crop reports: Small grains mostly down

Crop repot: Small grains mostly down

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.31 of an inch for the week of July 19 through 25, with the south-central district recording the highest total at 0.58 of an inch.
Health care, jobs among House study issues

Health care, jobs among House study issues

Health care, jobs among House study issues

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 29, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Interim study topics in the state House of Representatives this summer and fall will include health care, job development and other business issues, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on student learning, potential measures to reduce reliance on public welfare programs,...
Public improvements for Mathis Center

Public improvements for Mathis Center

Public improvements for Mathis Center

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 29, 2021
LAWTON – Taxpayer-financed public infrastructure improvements for a proposed Mathis Center in west Lawton will total $782,350. Wells Construction of Lawton bid $68,128 for concrete work at 4800 NW Cache Road associated with the traffic signals, cross-walks, and traffic control safety measures.
House Price Index in Okla. region up 15.4% from last year

House Price Index in Okla. region up 15.4% from last year

House Price Index in Okla. region up 15.4% from last year

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 29, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House prices rose nationwide in May, up 1.7% from the previous month, according to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (FHFA HPI). House prices rose 18% from May 2020 to May 2021. The previously reported 1.8% price change for April 2021 was unrevised.
American Rescue Plan Act funds

American Rescue Plan Act funds

County plans use of American Rescue funds

Tim Farley
Thursday, July 29, 2021
LAWTON – Comanche County Commissioners continue to work on a project to spend $23 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds provided by the federal government.
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