Good morning, Norman.

Earlier this week, the Southwest Power Pool noted that rising demand is stressing Oklahoma’s electric grid and may lead to higher bills, while OG&E and Edmond Electric advised residents to adjust thermostats (a change that can reduce costs) and use free energy audits to save money during the summer heat.

Students prepare for school as OU offers free on-campus resources (tutoring, writing consultations, career support, food pantry access, and MakerSpace) while online vendors deliver discounted tech subscriptions and memberships to ease the semester start.

Norman officials said the city's water supply remains stable amid triple-digit temperatures, but they warned that continued high demand could lead to water-use restrictions.

Nearby towns have already imposed measures to manage usage.

OU Health staff arranged a hospital chapel wedding in July so that terminally ill Michael Bunce could walk his daughter Shana down the aisle.

He attended in a wheelchair before passing 10 days later — marking a heartfelt moment for the hospital community.

OU Motel, a former motel (affordable housing complex that sheltered residents for over 70 years), is set to be demolished more than a year after closing.

OU Motel LLC decided on demolition after two unsuccessful sales attempts to investors.

OU football coach Brent Venables said starting center Jake Maikkula sustained an injury during last weekend’s scrimmage and is expected to miss only a short-term period as backups step in to support the Sooners.

The team remains ready for upcoming games.

Coach Brent Venables said starting center Jake Maikkula is handling a short-term injury and is expected to return soon as the Sooners wrap up fall camp.