Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Norman.
The Norman Lions Club carnival fundraiser returns this weekend (along James Garner Avenue in downtown Norman) in conjunction with the Norman Music Festival, with proceeds set to support eye screenings and eye care programs.
The city will remove a building at Andrews Park over the next two weeks because of safety and ADA issues; some stones will be kept for future park designs as part of a master plan that adds a food truck court + boardwalk + pier.
Liam Hosty and his band Wet Muscles will perform Friday, April 24 at 7:40 p.m. on the Monster Alley Stage at the Norman Music Festival in Walker Arts District, held from April 23-25.
His dad, Mike Hosty, will play Thursday, April 23 at Bluebonnet Bar+ both bring a distinct sound.
On Tuesday, the Undergraduate Student Congress voted against making Oct.
9 the student holiday before the OU-Texas game, leaving 32,000 students without the day off. SGA leaders plan to revisit the decision at the Graduate Student Senate meeting later this week.
OU Softball freshman Kendall Wells was named SEC Freshman of the Week after hitting .455 with six runs, three homers and 7 RBIs on Tuesday.
Her 34th home run against No. 6 Arkansas tied a school record — a milestone in her historic freshman season.
OKC Thunder won a 120-107 game against Phoenix at Paycom Center Wednesday night to take a 2-0 series lead.
Jalen Williams left early after grabbing his hamstring (a recurring injury), and Game 3 will be played Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Phoenix.
Graduation Weekend Celebration
12:05 PM – 10:05 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Cost varies — Celebrate accomplishments with pop-up shops, dining, live music, and handcrafted cocktails.
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