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Norman
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wheelchairs for Vets, a Moore nonprofit, is traveling to Arkansas this weekend to reunite local Vietnam veteran Todd Nichols with his 98-year-old mother for the first time in three decades after his electric wheelchair was stolen. The Norman Transcript
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoman composer Lauren Sonder will lead her After Rest performance and discussion at Uncanny Art House in Norman on Feb. 20. Attendees can relax on yoga mats (or chairs) while listening to her soft solo piano music and join a conversation on how rest fuels focus. KGOU
- ➤ The OU India Student Association is hosting its annual Desi Prom today from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Molly Shi Ballroom to celebrate Indian and Desi culture with themed décor and photo booths. OU Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The second and third floors of the OU Delta Gamma house remain closed for the 2026—27 academic year after mold was discovered late last year, forcing members to move out before winter break while the first floor stays open for housing needs. OU Daily
- ➤ The US Department of Education plans to redefine professional degrees, limiting federal loans for graduate nursing and physical therapy programs. OU health programs may face funding gaps (with caps of $50,000 per year for designated programs) that could worsen the local healthcare shortage. OU Daily
- ➤ The OU Graduate Student Senate held a Thursday night virtual meeting to review a Tuesday session with OU leadership regarding the removal of graduate instructor Mel Curth — Senate leaders raised campus trust and safety concerns amid ongoing investigations of alleged religious discrimination and grading appeal issues. OU Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Gentner Drummond secured a $25M settlement from Tyson and Cargill on Feb. 12 to help clean up the Illinois River Watershed. Tyson paid $19M and Cargill paid $6.5M as both companies worked with the state — marking a key step for corporate accountability. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma football will face SMU on Sept. 11 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington after the game was moved from SMU's Gerald Ford Stadium — the shift returns the Sooners to a winning venue as part of a home-and-home series that began in Norman in 2023. The Oklahoman
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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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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30 p.m. — Crocs — Ticket required — Experience a mesmerizing water circus show that's fun for all ages.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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