Good morning, Norman.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.