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Norman
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yellow Dog Coffee Co. will host a free game night partnering with The Lore to teach cribbage, mahjong, and go Saturday, Feb. 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at its downtown location (the event aims to boost local community connections). OU Daily
- ➤ This weekend, Norman and OKC host a mix of sports games, live music and art events. Visitors can watch Sooners baseball, basketball and gymnastics & enjoy a candlelit piano session, ballet and game night with tickets available online or free with OU ID. OU Daily
- ➤ Norman parks will soon have their first recycling bins from a partnership between four Rotary Clubs & the city. Ten bins will be installed this year with five at Rotary Park and five at Legacy Park, each marked with a bronze plaque. The Norman Transcript
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Norman's The Play Pit — an indoor playground for families — began collaborating with Sooner Daiquiri on Feb. 13 to let customers order from the restaurant’s full menu by scanning a QR code, without extra fees; both business owners hope the new partnership will spark more local collaborations. OU Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norman native Christian Kane paid tribute to actor Robert Duvall, who died Feb. 15 at age 95; Kane, who played Duvall’s younger version in Secondhand Lions, recalled a memorable hug at the film’s premiere (his highest honor as a young actor). The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU IT reported that Canvas New Quizzes are causing the Respondus LockDown Browser to fail at startup for Mac & iPad users, so students are advised to use the Windows version until the issue is fixed. OU Daily
- ➤ OU parking officials shared plans at a recent campus meeting to expand commuter parking at Jenkins Avenue and upgrade faculty+staff lot gates starting in fall 2026. The changes come as housing updates lead to shifts in parking allocations. OU Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma lawmakers have proposed two bills requiring teen drivers to pass an eighth-grade reading test before getting their license (with exceptions for those on individualized education programs or working over 24 hours weekly); the measure advanced in committee on Feb. 19 and could reinstate a pre-COVID literacy requirement. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Norman officials announced a burn ban in Cleveland County through March 3 to protect life + property amid ongoing wildfire concerns. The city urged residents to follow safety guidelines while staying alert to changing conditions. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caleb Hawkins, a new OSU running back and lifelong fan, recalled storming the field at the last Bedlam game — a core memory from his youth. He now joins teammates to start a new era under coach Eric Morris. The Oklahoman
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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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