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PHOTOS BY PATRICK B. McGUIGAN From left, former U.S. Representative J.C. Watts and Sue Ann Arnall, founder and president of the Arnall Family Foundation. The pair joined with dozens of other Oklahoma City leaders to “Ignite Change” at the 2021 fundraising luncheon for The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM).

PHOTOS BY PATRICK B. McGUIGAN From left, former U.S. Representative J.C. Watts and Sue Ann Arnall, founder and president of the Arnall Family Foundation. The pair joined with dozens of other Oklahoma City leaders to “Ignite Change” at the 2021 fundraising luncheon for The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM).

TEEM work yields ‘a new beginning, a new future’

Patrick B. McGuigan Special to Southwest Ledger
Thursday, May 6, 2021
With the theme “Ignite Change,” The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) held its 2021 fundraising luncheon last month at the historic Farmers Market on the west edge of downtown Oklahoma City. It was the first post-pandemic event at the venue.
Left: Rep Lonnie Sims Right John Micheal Montgomery

Left: Rep Lonnie Sims Right John Micheal Montgomery

Income limit for higher homestead exemption raised

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation updating the statutory income qualifier to claim an additional homestead exemption was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt. House Bill 1009 increases the statutory income qualifier to claim an additional homestead exemption, from $20,000 to $25,000.
Building permits in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Building permits in Lawton, Oklahoma.

LAWTON COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS

Eric Swanson
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Listed below are commercial building permits currently under review since April 26: 1201 NW Sheridan Rd. On April 27, Encinos 3D applied for a sign permit for Mango Cannabis, costing $7,456. 1701 SW Sheridan Rd.
Olustee approves drainage project

Olustee approves drainage project

Olustee approves drainage project

Eric Swanson
Thursday, May 6, 2021
OLUSTEE – The Olustee Town Board of Trustees took care of housekeeping matters last month, accepting a drainage project as completed. The board voted 3-0 on April 5 to accept the project, which cost $125,487, according to Town Clerk Kim Keller.
CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy

Summit to buy gas assets of CenterPoint

Staff Reports
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Summit Utilities, Inc., of Centennial, Colo., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Arkansas and Oklahoma gas distribution assets of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. for $2.15 billion in cash.
Masks must be worn at the Comanche County Courthouse.

Masks must be worn at the Comanche County Courthouse.

Masks still required at courthouse

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 6, 2021
LAWTON – Although Governor Stitt rescinded the COVID-19 state of emergency in Oklahoma on Tuesday, the mask mandate at the Comanche County Courthouse remains in effect for several more weeks.
City of Lawton

City of Lawton

Grand Opening of Lawton PSC May 14

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 6, 2021
LAWTON – A grand opening of Lawton’s new Public Safety Center is scheduled for May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The three-story structure at 100 S. Railroad Street encompasses 106,778 square feet and will house the Fire Department, the Police Department, the City Jail, and the Municipal Court.
State’s Open Records Act outdated

State’s Open Records Act outdated

Attorney: State’s Open Records Act outdated

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 6, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s Open Records Act “needs to be updated,” because public access to information held by the government “is a fundamental liberty,” Guthrie attorney Kevin R. Kemper said Tuesday. Kemper represented Dr. A.
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