Issues with utility payments in Lawton under review

Apparently the Lawton City Council is tired of hearing complaints about utility payments.

Proposed new animal shelter will be much bigger than existing facility

Plans for a new animal welfare center in Lawton designed by GH2 Architects call for a facility that ’s significantly larger than the existing building.The City Council authorized city staff in December to move animal welfare operations from the current site at 2100 SW Sixth St.

Work started on 38th Street; city advertising for bids to replace 2 bridges

LAWTON – Reconstruction of 38th Street has begun, the “105 in ’25” mill-andoverlay program is expected to start in a few weeks, and traffic has been diverted around the two Wolf Creek bridges on South 11th Street in preparation for demolition and replacement of the structures.

Chickasha downtown grant program ‘incredibly successful’

CHICKASHA –The downtown business grant program has run its course and was “incredibly successful,” Chickasha Economic Development Council Director Jim Cowan said.

Duncan to join class-action lawsuit over PFAS

DUNCAN –The Duncan Public Utilities Authority is joining a class-action lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of items containing polyfluoroalkyl substances, aqueous film-forming foams and other hazardous water contaminants that could affect the city’s water supply.

Chickasha Chamber hosts 102nd annual banquet and awards

From staff reports CHICKASHA – The Chickasha Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 102nd annual Banquet and Awards, bringing together more than 400 members for an evening of celebration and recognition.

Oklahoma Senate has no plans to reject proposed social studies standards, leader says

OKLAHOMA CITY— Academic standards that have been proposed for Oklahoma social studies education, which would include biblical content and suggestions of “discrepancies” in the 2020 presidential election, have a clearer path toward passage with one Republican leader saying his chamber isn’t...

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY - When the votes were tallied in the state Senate last week on a potential income tax cut bill, one southwest Oklahoma legislator was one of two Republicans who voted no.A state media outlet reported that during the debate on House Bill 1539, Sen.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: House

OKLAHOMA CITY - A bill to help fund rural hospitals, House Bill 2754, authored by Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Faxon) passed from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee last week and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee.The measure, co-sponsored by Rep.

Oklahoma Beef Council’s Trade Mission: Explore West Africa’s Market

OKLAHOMA CITY – Heather Buckmaster, executive director of the Oklahoma Beef Council, recently spoke about a current trade mission to West Africa.“It is a wonderful opportunity for us to educate future buyers for U.S. beef, and I think a lot of producers want to ask, ‘Why Africa?’” Buckmaster said.