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Hi Lawton, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Rattlesnake caution zones for hikers, overlooked retirement towns, and spring portraits with live bunnies + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lawton protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Caution zones for hikers: Planning spring hikes? A new roundup names six Oklahoma spots with rattlesnakes, including Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Medicine Park. It highlights where they cluster and ways to explore safely — get all the details.
Hidden gems for fixed incomes: Thinking about retirement nearby? A roundup names 10 overlooked Oklahoma towns where Social Security can go far, with low home prices, basic healthcare, and small-town charm, including Medicine Park — explore the 10 towns.
STEM education boost coming: Quad Construction was selected as construction manager for the $20 million FISTA Youth Science Institute in Lawton. Backed by city and federal funding, the project targets completion in 2026 — explore funding and timeline details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Saucy wing fix: Mike’s Sports Grille, a Lawton staple, serves legit Famous Wings with crispy edges and sauced-up glory. Go Louisiana Hot, Parmesan Garlic, Nashville Hot, or Sweet Chili, then catch the game while you wait. Zero fuss, maximum napkins… and maybe a small victory lap.
Dial in your swing: Fort Sill Golf Club serves up a renovated 18-hole course, a legit driving range, and tidy practice greens for quick tune-ups. Open to the public, it’s an easy spot to slip in nine after work or settle into a full 18 on the weekend.
Twirl-worthy pasta fix: Craving a midweek carb hug? At Orzo Pasta & Pizza, creamy Fettuccine Alfredo, bubbling lasagna, and indulgent Lobster Ravioli deliver cozy satisfaction. Portions reheat beautifully, leftovers are likely, and the spot-on sauce-to-pasta ratio might even redeem Mondays.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤖 Youth Robotics @ FISTA STEM Lab & Makerspace | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:30 PM – If your teen keeps turning the toaster into a rover, point them to youth robotics at the FISTA STEM Lab in Lawton. Free for grades 7–12, no experience needed, it is all build, code, and real problem-solving, with limited spots, so email [email protected].
🏷 Garage, Antiques, and Collectibles Sale @ Comanche County Fairgrounds | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been itching to dig for treasure, Lawton’s largest garage, antiques, and collectibles sale is back, bigger and in The Annex. Hundreds of booths, great deals, and five bucks to get in, or bring a buddy for eight. Kids free, trunk space recommended.
🎨 Acrylic Pour on Chunky Wood @ Pinspiration | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Skip the fridge doodles and let the kids make a spring-ready acrylic pour on chunky wood, no brushes, no rules, all supplies included. Come and go all day, pick the colors, get guided help, and leave with a bold keepsake you’ll actually display.
🐰 Spring Portraits with Live Bunnies @ Scott’s House of Flowers | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Pop into Scott’s House of Flowers in Lawton for spring portraits with real bunnies, no appointment, no session fee, just stroll into the greenhouse. They’ll shoot, you’ll proof on site, and order prints or digitals as you like. The kids cooperate, miraculously.
☘ Shamrock Run 5K @ Fort Sill Patriot Club | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Fort Sill’s Patriot Club is going full shamrock, with a 5K run, a 5K ruck, or a 1-mile fun run. Medium and large shirts are gone, but medals, bragging rights, and packets are left, open to the public. Call it cardio with a festive alibi.
🐾 Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Thinking about adding a coworker to your home office who naps, sheds, and thinks you’re brilliant? Fishy’s Friends is popping up at PetSmart in Lawton with adoptable pups, every personality and cuddle level covered. Swing by, meet the candidates, and fall for your new roommate.
🥫 Food Storage & Pantry Mix Class @ Mary’s Curious Goods | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats feeling smug about your pantry. Mary’s Curious Goods is hosting a hands-on class on food storage, soup and baking mixes, simple spice blends, and smart organization, so you can eat well, cut waste, and save a few bucks when shelves run bare.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Lawton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
Inside Scissortail, east Lawton’s gated community, this new build offers 4 bedrooms plus a study, 2.5 baths, and a 3-car garage on a nearly 12,000 SF lot. An open plan pairs wood-look tile with a granite kitchen and gas cooktop. Energy-efficient construction shines. The primary suite impresses, and covered patio, sprinklers, and sodded yard complete it. Completion April 30, 2026.
Take a peek inside →
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