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Oklahoma Board of Education Passes New Rules Covering Race and Gender Topics in Classrooms
Oklahoma Board of Education Passes New Rules Covering Race and Gender Topics in Classrooms
Oklahoma Board of Education Passes New Rules Covering Race and Gender Topics in Classrooms
Earlier this Summer in May Oklahoma Legislators passed House Bill (HB 1775) which bans the teaching or practice of "Critical Race Theory" in Oklahoma schools. The bill also has some specific elements that limit and/or prohibit universities from requiring students to take mandatory race and gender diversity counseling or training. Governor Kevin Stitt signed the new bill and it went into effect at the beginning of the month on July 1st (07-01-21). That left students, parents and educators across the state wondering just how HB-1775 will be applied and enforced starting with this upcoming school year.
Health Experts and Vets Warn Oklahomans About Recent Mosquito Population
Health Experts and Vets Warn Oklahomans About Recent Mosquito Population
Health Experts and Vets Warn Oklahomans About Recent Mosquito Population
If you've been outside at all over the past week or so you certainly don't need me to tell you this, there's mosquitoes everywhere! With all the recent rain we've seen it's taken the mosquito population and doubled, maybe even tripled it. Over the July 4th weekend it was a nightmare of constantly spraying repellent on yourself and lighting Citronella candles.
Elgin Has Been Named as the Safest City in Oklahoma Again!
Elgin Has Been Named as the Safest City in Oklahoma Again!
Elgin Has Been Named as the Safest City in Oklahoma Again!
Congratulations to Elgin, OK. for being named Oklahoma's safest City in 2021. This makes the third time in a row that Elgin, OK. has been declared as the safest city in the state, that's quite an accomplishment. The new study from www.safewise.com lists the 20 safest city's in Oklahoma and Elgin once again is at the very top of the list!
Results From the Lawton Community Needs Online Survey Are Here!
Results From the Lawton Community Needs Online Survey Are Here!
Results From the Lawton Community Needs Online Survey Are Here!
The wait is over, we now have all the results from the Community Needs Online Survey from the City of Lawton in conjunction with the Lawton Housing and Community Development Division. Awhile back Lawtonians were invited to take and be a part of the survey that would assist city leaders with future projects and addressing needs within the community. Citizens had the chance to express what areas are in need of improvement and identified issues that are in need of attention and or change.
Lawton Public School’s Mandatory Mask Mandate has Expired
Lawton Public School’s Mandatory Mask Mandate has Expired
Lawton Public School’s Mandatory Mask Mandate has Expired
LPS (Lawton Public Schools) has expired their mandatory mask mandate for all Lawton area schools within the LPS district. The news came yesterday (05-24-21) that it will no longer be required for students, faculty or visitors to wear masks or face coverings inside or outside. The mask mandate was originally put in place for all Lawton schools back in August of 2020 during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Now Available for Kids Ages 12 and Up in Lawton
COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Now Available for Kids Ages 12 and Up in Lawton
COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Now Available for Kids Ages 12 and Up in Lawton
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 12 and up. So now younger kids are able to get vaccinated against the virus. Now that all the Federal approvals are met the OSDH (Oklahoma State Department of Health) has green lighted county health departments across the state to start offering the vaccine to anyone 12 years of age and older immediately.
Lawton Has Been Presented an OK. Healthy Community Award!
Lawton Has Been Presented an OK. Healthy Community Award!
Lawton Has Been Presented an OK. Healthy Community Award!
Lawton, Fort Sill is now a five time winner of the Oklahoma Excellence Certified Healthy Community award or certification. The award recognizes Oklahoma communities, businesses and organizations that are working to make their cities a better and healthier place to live and work.

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