Good morning, Norman.

Cultivate Exhibition opens today at Firehouse Art Center in Norman with a nature-inspired show featuring a string quartet + a ceiling-scraping sculpture and a curated olfactory experience that highlights creative uses of Oklahoma yards.

The House Common Education Committee approved bills to limit screen time to one hour per day, boost weekly physical education to 150 minutes, and add firearm safety training in public schools.

The bills will go to the Education Oversight Committee for further review.

OU administration met with Graduate Student Senate leaders Tuesday morning to discuss the termination of teaching instructor Mel Curth (after a bill called for transparency) and will share a detailed update at the Senate's Zoom meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.

Lawmakers passed two higher education bills Tuesday at the Capitol — focusing on grading standards and support for graduate teaching assistants at state universities.

State records show that no state lawmaker has filed a bill to restore an annual Bedlam football game after Norman and Stillwater mayors discussed the idea, which they say could boost local economies.

OU ended the series after 2023 and now plays non-conference games.

Coach Skip Johnson has refreshed the OU baseball roster by returning opening day starter Cameron Johnson and *adding key transfers* as well as top freshman talent.

The Sooners will begin the 2026 season tomorrow, Feb. 13, with games in Arlington and a full slate of matchups through May.

OU football is expected to hire former Michigan defensive coordinator LaMar Morgan as its new defensive backs coach, replacing Jay Valai who left for the Buffalo Bills (Morgan brings experience from Louisiana and Vanderbilt).

The move follows a report by The Oklahoma Breakdown.

OU football will hold its spring game on April 18 after a one-year pause that saw the Crimson Combine replace the usual Red-White game.

Fans in Norman can look forward to player drills and team activities, with more details to be announced soon.

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.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30 p.m. — Crocs — Ticket required — Experience a mesmerizing water circus show that's fun for all ages.

Severe Weather Awareness Expo

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Penn Square Mall — Free entry — Learn about severe weather safety with local meteorologists and fun family activities.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Tickets start at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Cirque Italia with thrilling water acts.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Starting at $78 — Experience a mesmerizing evening of aquatic acrobatics and breathtaking performances.

Shamrock Gold Quest 5K and Fun Run

2-4:30 p.m. — Ruby Grant Park — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a timed off-road 5K or an untimed fun mile run through scenic Ruby Grant Park.