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Happy weekend, Lawton!
In today’s happening-today edition: Someone Googled you this week, spring portraits with live bunnies, and 10 slow-paced towns where $1,200 goes far + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
Today’s sponsor (Money.com) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Retire well on less: A February 6 article lists 10 slow-paced Oklahoma towns where $1,200 a month goes far, including Medicine Park in the Wichita Mountains near Lawton, plus artsy Pawhuska and budget-friendly Hominy — see the 10 retirement spots.
Know who can knock: Lawton reminds residents that door-to-door solicitors must have a city permit, with limited exceptions, and the rule covers individuals, storefronts, and local businesses visiting neighborhoods across town — see the rules and exceptions.
Resources to thrive after service: ODVA will host the Women Veterans Dress for Success Celebration Summit on March 14, offering career coaching, transition support, financial tools, VA benefits, and a free STEM Day for kids — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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🫶 We got your back
Iconic photo-op alert: Next time you’re near downtown, swing by the Tombstone Mural for a dramatic “say when” snap, painted by the Shaw brothers and hiding in plain sight. It’s a quick detour with big vibes, plus a great excuse to stretch your legs between errands.
Stash upgrade, unlocked: If your needles crave something a little wild, Red River Fiber Studio dishes up hand-dyed colorways in fingering, DK, worsted, bulky, and minis that practically cast on themselves. Brighten a WIP pile, or finally start that sweater you’ve been side-eyeing.
New pints downtown: Southwest Oklahoma Brewing is now pouring house-made craft beers, ciders, and seltzers, plus turning out fresh, from-scratch eats in downtown Lawton. An easygoing hangout for friends when the couch feels a little too clingy, with taps that keep flowing.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🐰 Spring Portraits with Live Bunnies @ Scott’s House of Flowers | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Spring portraits with live bunnies, and no session fees, at Scott’s House of Flowers in Lawton. Swing by the greenhouse, get the kids snapped, proof onsite, then order prints or digitals, as much or as little as you like. Cute chaos, great keepsakes, no appointment.
🎨 Children’s Art Workshop @ Lawton Fort Sill Art Council | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Got a kid who thinks your fridge needs new art? Bring your grown-up to this free, open-to-everyone, all-supplies-included workshop, and make something uniquely yours. The little ones call the shots, you pretend to supervise, and everyone goes home with paint-splattered bragging rights.
🧘 Spring Into Health Wellness Expo @ FISTA Innovation Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Spring Into Health brings beauty, fitness, nutrition, and women’s health pros under one roof, courtesy of Lawton Business Women. Sample new finds, quiz local experts, and feel virtuous, all with free admission, so spend on the smoothie, not the ticket.
🍎 A Way to Wellness @ Lawton Farmers Market | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Consider it the rare to-do that pays you back. A free, 8-week wellness series at the Lawton Farmers Market brings hands-on activities, a weekly $10 produce perk, and no-nonsense support to boost energy, dodge the scary stuff, and feel better day to day.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ HTeaO – Lawton (Cache & 38th) | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Cousins Maine Lobster is parking at HTeaO on NW Cache Rd, serving rolls, tacos, grilled cheese, plus all the buttery lobster things you didn’t know you needed. Grab your favorite tea, pretend we’re coastal, and preorder in the app, rewards included.
🛠 Builders & Makers @ Nye Library (Fort Sill) | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Ready to outbuild the grandkids, or finally use that inner engineer? At Nye Library’s monthly Builders & Makers, all ages dive into LEGO, Duplo, and more, then take on the Brick Builder Challenge for a monthlong display, glory, and no cleanup at your house.
🎨 Cross Paint & Sip @ Pinspiration Lawton | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Swap doomscrolling for a glass of wine and a brush at Pinspiration Lawton, painting a peaceful cross on a 16×20 canvas with step by step help, all supplies, and one drink included. Come solo or with the church crew, and leave with display-worthy art.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 62°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 10 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
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