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Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Norman Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, honoring local businesses, volunteers and contributors. Chamber CEO Scott Martin (highlighting new board leadership) noted the event marked a changing of the guard for board chairs. The Norman Transcript
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JerBear’s Bricks now opens in Norman to offer a wide variety of Lego building sets for fans of all ages. The store celebrates the timeless appeal of these classic toys (with about 80 bricks for every person on earth) as a fun nod to creative play. The Norman Transcript
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KGOU radio earned its first Best of Show award in the Metro Radio Division — a nod to its excellence in broadcasting. The station also received an award for its website and general news for its coverage of the Clara Luper National Sit-In Plaza dedication. KGOU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ David Boeck (OU alumnus and retired professor) began teaching a weekly sketch class at Food and Shelter earlier this month after being inspired by a student who continued creating art while moving between places to sleep. The Norman Transcript
- ➤ House committees passed a series of K-12 education bills that will soon change school prayer, reading instruction, and academic year length. A subcommittee met Wednesday in Oklahoma City to advance a bill requiring a period of prayer in public schools. The Norman Transcript
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The brackets for OSSAA’s Class 6A-5A high school basketball tournaments have been released, with girls scheduled to play on Thursday, Feb. 26 and boys on Friday, Feb. 27 — winners advancing on Saturday, Feb. 28. 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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Children and Families Center Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community gathering designed to support children and families in Norman.
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