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Sunday Evening Crier — January 25, 2026 | Winter Weather, Closures & City Council Preview

Sunday Evening Crier — January 25, 2026 Tonight’s Sunday Evening Crier focuses on winter weather impacts across Lawton, city closures, and key items ahead of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. As hazardous weather continues to affect Southwest Oklahoma, this episode provides a clear rundown of verified updates, what’s closed, what’s changing, and what residents should be watching next. ⸻ In tonight’s episode: • Winter Weather Update and hazardous road conditions across the city • City of Lawton closures for Monday, January 26, 2026 • Lawton Public Schools transition to virtual learning • Trash service schedule changes due to weather impacts • City and utility crews staging and response efforts • Community response to winter weather conditions ⸻ Chapters 0:00 – Sunday Evening Crier | Headlines 0:37 – Winter Weather Closures & Service Impacts 1:19 – Weather Conditions & Utility / Road Crews 2:37 – City Council Preview | January 27, 2026 3:19 – What the Consent Agenda Is (Process Explained) 3:34 – Item 25 | Facial Recognition Software Grant 4:45 – Item 32 | Data Centers, Zoning & Energy Demand 5:33 – State Context | Data Centers & Energy Policy 6:27 – Recent On The Record Interviews (Brown, Hampton, Booker) 7:17 – In Memoriam | Chief James T. Smith 7:58 – Closing & Condolences ⸻ City Council — Tuesday, January 27, 2026 We also preview several notable items on the upcoming Lawton City Council agenda, including: • Executive session items related to real property, legal matters, and personnel • Consent Agenda Item 25, involving acceptance of a grant for facial recognition software, and why its placement on the consent agenda raises transparency and public discussion questions • Item 32, a proposed zoning ordinance related to data centers, energy demand thresholds, and permitted uses in industrial districts This segment includes context on why these items matter, how they reached the agenda, and what residents may want to watch for during deliberations. ⸻ Context: Data Centers & Energy Policy This discussion builds on a recent On The Record interview with Republican Lt. Governor candidate T.W. Shannon, where energy policy, data centers, ratepayer impacts, and federal involvement were addressed. A link to that interview is included below. ⸻ In Memoriam We close tonight’s episode by honoring the life and service of Lawton Police Chief James T. Smith, who passed away on January 22, 2026. Chief Smith served more than 35 years in law enforcement, including 14 years as Lawton’s Chief of Police, and 30 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Colonel. His leadership spanned major challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and his service left a lasting impact on our community. ⸻ Recent On The Record Interviews For viewers looking to go deeper on local leadership and policy discussions, recent full-length, unedited interviews include: • On The Record | Kirby Brown (Ward 3)    • On The Record | Kirby Brown (Ward 3) — Ful...   • On The Record | Allan Hampton (Ward 5)    • On The Record | Allan Hampton (Ward 5) — F...   • On The Record | Lawton Mayor Stan Booker    • On The Record | Lawton Mayor Stan Booker (...   • On The Record | T.W. Shannon — Community Meeting & Interview    • On The Record | Republican Lt. Governor Ca...   ⸻ About Sunday Evening Crier Sunday Evening Crier provides a weekly, context-driven briefing focused on local governance, public safety, and civic accountability. This program is presented without commentary or speculation. What is reported is verified, sourced, and presented for public understanding. ⸻ We extend our condolences to the City of Lawton, the Lawton Police Department, and Chief Smith’s family. I’m Garrett Jackson. Thank you for watching — and I’ll see you at City Hall. About the Lawton Town Crier The Lawton Town Crier provides independent, on-the-record coverage of local government, city council meetings, economic development, public safety, and community events across Lawton–Fort Sill and southwest Oklahoma. ⸻ 👇 Stay Connected 📘 Facebook: /lawtontowncrier 🌐 Website: https://www.lawtontowncrier.com ☕ Support on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lawtontowncrier 📩 Email: newsroom@lawtontowncrier.com 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/lawtoncrier ⸻ Chapters