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Norman
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Book lovers in Oklahoma have a busy month ahead: the annual library book sale at the State Fairgrounds starts Feb. 21, offering over 500,000 items (with sensory-friendly hours on Feb. 22), while poetry workshops and author talks in Tulsa, UCO and Guthrie are scheduled from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A University of Oklahoma student is fighting to save the Landscape Architecture master’s degree program after officials informed students on Oct. 29 that it would be discontinued pending a Board of Regents vote (she launched a Change.org petition). The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record snowfall and extreme cold have forced Norman schools, government offices and other services to remain closed through Monday. An extreme cold warning remains until 9 a.m. Monday + residents are urged to dress in warm layers to counter dangerous wind chills. The Norman Transcript
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former OU football players were recognized for the All-Sooners transfer team by The Oklahoman sports columnist. The list highlights key stats and new roles (for example, QB Chandler Morris’s 3,000-yard season and RB Hollywood Smothers’s performance) as players move to different colleges. The Oklahoman
- ➤ A preseason ranking of 26 intriguing college softball figures was released on Jan. 25, showcasing talent to ignite excitement for the upcoming season in Norman & rival matchups like Texas and Texas Tech. Local coach Patty Gasso and players such as Sydney Berzon are highlighted as key figures. The Oklahoman
- ➤ No. 16 OU women’s basketball defeated Auburn 72-65 on Sunday as freshman forward Brooklyn Stewart posted a career-high 12 points, helping the team secure its third road win this season while they prepare to face Texas A&M at 6 p.m. Thursday. OU Daily
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AnthroExpo 2026
Feb 5-8 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate furry fandom with community, art, and entertainment in central Oklahoma.
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Marriage Weekend Getaway at Whispering Pines
6 PM – 12 PM — Whispering Pines Inn — Cost included — Reconnect with your spouse in a spiritually enriching getaway filled with learning and reflection.
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Parent Café: Café Con Amor
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — Engage in heartfelt discussions about parenting joys and challenges in a supportive environment.
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Wine & Chocolate Pairing at the Winery
12-7 p.m. — Native Spirits Winery — $25 per person, $40 for 2 — Unwind with a delightful combination of wine and chocolate treats this Valentine's Day.
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