Good morning, Norman.

City crews in Norman are working seven days a week to clear storm debris from the 4th of July windstorm (over 7,000 cubic yards have been removed) as residents on private roads have until today to request pickup.

On Aug. 1, 'Why I Hunt,' a short film by River Bottom Pursuits, will be screened at Shawnee Grand Casino at 5 p.m. The film follows a local hunter’s journey in eastern Oklahoma and is part of the Full Draw Film Tour with a band and vendors (tickets available online).

Experts say local drivers can boost fuel economy by accelerating slowly, reducing heavy loads, and keeping up with car maintenance as regular gas costs $3.59 per gallon on July 20; they advise staying at 50 mph on highways (cruise control helps) to save money at the pump.

Oklahoma’s medical marijuana testing faces ongoing issues as lab shopping leads to inconsistent results, raising patient safety concerns.

State officials & local advocates are pushing for stricter oversight and faster accreditation of the OMMA quality lab to improve testing standards.

General Mills recalled over 730,000 Pillsbury rolls sold at Walmart bakeries after possible glass contaminants were found in the dough; the company began the voluntary recall mid-June in multiple states including Oklahoma & products have been removed to protect consumer health.

Oklahoma State Department of Health reported two West Nile Virus cases this past week and advised residents to use repellent, wear protective clothing, and clear standing water from items (buckets, cans, flower pots) to reduce mosquito bites.

Officials noted that summer’s increased mosquito activity makes prevention essential.

The Thunder traded longtime guard Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in a three-team deal that also sent Dallas Mavericks’ guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta and gave OKC three future second-round picks — a move that ends Dort’s impact with the team he helped shape since 2019.

Quarterback John Mateer said at SEC Media Days that he is focused on team success in Norman and has raised standards ahead of the Sept.

4 opener. He credited tight end coach Jason Witten with boosting group chemistry — key for the upcoming season.

OU receiver Trell Harris is nearly ready to return after missing spring camp; coach Brent Venables said he will join SEC Media Days at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street on Monday + his improved practice performance raises hopes for his full recovery.

Olympic champion Jessica Fox won a gold medal—wearing cowboy boots to honor local style—at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships on July 20 at Riversport OKC.

Over 300 international athletes competed in the event, highlighting local hospitality.

SINGO Night Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club

6-9 p.m. — The Standard — Free entry • $5 SINGO cards — Enjoy Disney and Classic SINGO while supporting local youth with food, drinks, and prizes.

Children and Family Center Event

10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event focused on providing services and resources for families and children.

Teaching Climate Across the Curriculum: Tools and Strategies for K–12

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — National Weather Center (NWC) — Registration required — Explore hands-on workshops to integrate climate science into your K–12 teaching across all subjects.