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Voter registration deadline approaching

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
July 29 is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in these elections: Aug. 23 primary runoff. City of Lawton Wards 3 and 4. Central High School District. The town of Medicine Park.
Corporal Stiven Jimenez, Lawton Fire Department, throws ball at the dunk tank where Dr. Krista Ratliff, president and CEO of Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, awaits the splash. Photos by Curtis Awbrey

Corporal Stiven Jimenez, Lawton Fire Department, throws ball at the dunk tank where Dr. Krista Ratliff, president and CEO of Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, awaits the splash. Photos by Curtis Awbrey

Saving lives through Comanche County Boots and Badges

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, July 22, 2022
LAWTON – Comanche County’s firefighters, law enforcement officers, and local officials recently joined forces to help save lives across southwest Oklahoma and parts of north Texas.
: Elgin Chamber of Commerce officials meet at the Elgin Community Library to finalize plans for the city’s first Family Fall Festival. From left are Jesse Belvin, treasurer; Leslie Durham, president; and Kayley Sandy, vice president. Photo by Tori White

: Elgin Chamber of Commerce officials meet at the Elgin Community Library to finalize plans for the city’s first Family Fall Festival. From left are Jesse Belvin, treasurer; Leslie Durham, president; and Kayley Sandy, vice president. Photo by Tori White

Chamber moves forward with first family fall festival

Tim Farley
Friday, July 22, 2022
ELGIN – Carnival games, food, a petting zoo and costume contests will be part of the first Family Fall Fest set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. The inaugural event, hosted by the Elgin Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by numerous businesses, will be held at the Elgin baseball field.
: From the left, Elgin Mayor JJ Francais and Councilman Josh Thoma prepare for Monday’s special meeting. The council unanimously approved new maps of the city’s voting wards. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

: From the left, Elgin Mayor JJ Francais and Councilman Josh Thoma prepare for Monday’s special meeting. The council unanimously approved new maps of the city’s voting wards. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Elgin approves new ward map

Eric Swanson
Friday, July 22, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin has updated its voting wards to reflect shifts in the city’s population. In a special meeting Monday, Elgin City Council approved a map containing the new voting wards.
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Cyril Saddles up to host its annual rodeo this weekend

Tim Farley
Friday, July 22, 2022
CYRIL – Bull riders, bronc busters and calf ropers will compete in one of Oklahoma’s longest-running rodeos when the 57th annual Cyril Open begins July 22. Rusty Snider, president of the Cyril Roundup Club, said action will start at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Cyril Rodeo grounds, 700 W.
WAITING: Jim Bland sits in the seat of the No. 16 car as the fans rise in the background in anticipation of the national anthem before the start of the Rob Bland Memorial Race. Photo by Mike Howard Photography

WAITING: Jim Bland sits in the seat of the No. 16 car as the fans rise in the background in anticipation of the national anthem before the start of the Rob Bland Memorial Race. Photo by Mike Howard Photography

Lawton Speedway remembers fallen racer Rob Bland

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
LAWTON ­– Cyril’s Rob Bland was a racer by every definition of the word. He raced the No. 16 Limited Modified at Lawton Speedway and many other tracks around south Oklahoma and north Texas. Bland was known for his kindness, willingness to help other racers, and his contagious laughter.
Photos by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photos by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Pet of The Week

News Staff
Friday, July 15, 2022
Meet Maribell   Maribell is seeking a comfortable home where she can spend her golden years. This older female is a calm, medium-sized, mixed breed brindle canine. She enjoys quietly lounging in the air-conditioned kennel area, keeps her space clean and seems to be housebroken.

School districts predict increased enrollment

Tim Farley
Friday, July 15, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin Public Schools will likely experience an increase in enrollment as new military families move into the district, Superintendent Nathaniel Meraz said. “Right now, we are full and at capacity, but that doesn’t matter. Military families can choose where they want to go,” he said.
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