Good morning, Norman.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced Thursday that it will acquire PCI Energy Solutions—a Norman provider of energy management software—for $1.4 billion.

The companies will operate separately until the final transaction closes later this year with no changes to PCI’s services.

Local painter Lauren Kelly released her new book Little Black Book of Selling Art on Thursday, Aug.

20, sharing practical sales tactics (from her background in car sales) for local artists and dealers. The guide aims to help creative professionals build stronger buyer relationships.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education ended a federal program that funded third meals in public schools with extended hours today following USDA guidance for compliance.

The department will help schools switch to another federal food program (ensuring students continue to have meals) to cover lost funding.

Noble and Little Axe schools ask residents to vote on over $90 million in bonds to upgrade classrooms and campus facilities on Aug.

25; the measure will reshape student life for years.

Ongoing drought is prompting tighter water restrictions in the metro.

Edmond moved to stage 2 conservation on Wednesday by limiting lawn watering to 2 days a week while Deer Creek banned all irrigation since Aug. 5 + Norman and Oklahoma City officials remind residents to save water.

OU football analysts Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow spotlight key Sooners +Michael Fasusi, Xavier Robinson, Taylor Wein, and Courtland Guillory+ as promising contributors this season in Norman while center Maikkula’s sprained lower leg is expected to allow a quick return.

OU men's basketball announced Duke Brennan as a fifth-year transfer to join the 2026-27 roster.

Brennan, coming off a double-double season at Villanova with 12.4 points and 10.3 rebounds, is expected to strengthen the team as he enters his final season.

Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny said the $450 million stadium renovation will begin after the 2027 season and include a reseating process ahead of 2028, while work on the new basketball and gymnastics arena at University North Park has begun + operator selection nears completion.

Landmark Fine Homes has opened a poll for local voters to choose the preseason OKC-area high school softball player of the year as part of the 2026 season.

Voting closes at noon Thursday, Sept. 3.

Brent Venables has agreed to a contract extension pending Board approval that adds two years to his deal and runs through Jan.

31, 2032. The extension follows his recent success, including a College Football Playoff appearance last season — boosting his commitment to building a stable program.

Oklahoma football confirmed head coach Brent Venables signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Norman through 2031 after the College Football Playoff run on Aug.

20+ his deal averages $10.5 million per year. The OU Board of Regents will meet Sept. 15 and 16 to finalize the agreement.