EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about fun and interesting things to do within a day of Southwest Oklahoma. Maximize what’s left of your summer vacation by visiting some of these hidden gems and family fun spots.
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Law and order quickly became an urgent need in the territory when new towns sprang up in the summer of 1901, after the opening of the former Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation.
ELGIN — Oklahoma-based Braum's Inc. is set to open an 80-guest, 6,000 square-foot Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store in Elgin in early 2022, a company spokesperson confirmed.
You know how one thing leads to another. I was mulling over topics for this column when a question popped in my mind.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will begin converting the state turnpike system to cashless tolling for motorists who normally pay with cash.
Soon after the opening of the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation in 1901, the Iron Horse couldn’t be corralled any longer. Railroad development that had been stopped at the Indian Territory borders was ready to stampede through the land.
The Good Book Club, sponsored by The United Methodist Church of Fletcher, has had a successful run so far this summer. Children who attend experience reading activities carefully integrated with Bible stories, music, drama and crafts.
Lawton Speedway final was able to get back to racing after having two straight weeks canceled due to the rain. Lawton had a full schedule planned for Saturday, July 10 but had to put the show in high gear to beat the thunderstorms headed for the racetrack.
Elgin’s 12-and-under War Owl baseball team placed second in the Regional tournament, held in Elgin, to advance to the OK Kids State Tournament being held in Weatherford this week. The War Owls fought back through the losers bracket to secure their spot in the tournament.
TOKYO — Fans will be banned from Tokyo-area stadiums and arenas when the Olympics begin in two weeks, the city’s governor said Thursday after meeting with organizers of the pandemic-postponed games.