Good Day
Norman
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma students from kindergarten to 12th grade may submit creative name ideas for a state snowplow on the ODOT website until September 15 (entries must be original) as part of a statewide contest. News9
- ➤ A recent study found that tribal administration of the Summer EBT program lowered food insecurity for children in Oklahoma last summer. The Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations provided monthly grocery assistance to eligible kids, and new approvals may expand coverage to nearly 330,000 children. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IMG Academy standout Jake Kreul committed to OU's 2026 class on Tuesday—citing trust in head coach Brent Venables and the team's aggressive defense—and became the Sooners’ 16th pledge after choosing Oklahoma over Texas and Ole Miss. News9
- ➤ OU officials are reviewing screenshots that allegedly show quarterback John Mateer’s 2022 Venmo transactions referencing sports gambling, and Mateer denies any involvement. The Sooners said they are investigating the memos about the UCLA—USC game and will update the public as the review continues. News9
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Glass Bead Suncatcher Workshop
2-3 p.m. — Uncanny Art House — Cost not specified — Create a vibrant glass bead suncatcher in this fun workshop with artist Lindsey Martin-Prascher.
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Red Clay Roots Festival
1 PM – 7 PM — The Standard — Admission details TBA — Vibe to amazing tunes and connect with fellow music lovers at this vibrant festival.
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Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park
6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.
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Crimson Friday Concert
2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.
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Cirque du Soleil: OVO
Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.
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