Tarra Bates

Jul 18, 2024 | kswo.com | Alex Rosa-Figueroa |Tarra Bates

CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The now-former Cache teacher who was terminated from her position after a lengthy board meeting Tuesday, July 16, is speaking out. Kelly Jenkins’ employment with the district was the subject of the contentious meeting that lasted the entire day. Testimony was heard from school officials calling for her termination, and witnesses supporting her role in the school. The board ultimately voted to fire her. Speaking tonight, Jenkins says she was surprised by the termination.

Jul 3, 2024 | kswo.com | Justin Rose |Tarra Bates

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - While we are still safely in the summer break, it won’t be too long before public schools across Southwest Oklahoma open up their doors for the fall semester which could cause some teachers and students anxiety in getting completely ready for the classroom. And some local organizations are coming together to help calm those anxieties. 7News Anchor Tarra Bates was a former public school teacher for 10 years, with five of them being in Texas and the other five in Oklahoma.

Jul 2, 2024 | kswo.com | Kevin Haggenmiller |Tarra Bates

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird joined 7News for another edition of Kiowa Happenings. During the interview, SpottedBird discussed his appointment to a committee with the Secretary of the Interior, the Annual Gourd Celebration, the inaugural art show for the Kiowa Tribe and more!You can hear more by watching the interview above. Copyright 2024 KSWO. All rights reserved.

Jul 1, 2024 | kswo.com | Kevin Haggenmiller |Cole Brumbelow |Tarra Bates

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On this week’s edition of Monday with the Mayor, Altus Mayor Robert Garrison joined 7News. During his visit, he discussed the new water park in Altus, jet ski races, the American Spirit Festival, Altus High School volleyball versus Altus Air Force Base and Altus City Council. You can hear more by watching the interview above!Copyright 2024 KSWO. All rights reserved.

Jun 14, 2024 | kswo.com | Skylar Teddington |Tarra Bates

FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Friday, an all-canon live fire was held on post to celebrate the 249th birthday of the U. S. Army!No need to blow out the candles when there are cannons, right? It happened earlier in the morning, near the 52nd Street Gate. It was open house and no visitor pass was required. Everyone from civilians, veterans and city leaders was on point for the birthday recognition.