Good morning, Norman.

A 4-year-old child was struck by a vehicle during drop-off outside Truman Primary School on Tuesday morning at 9:27 a.m. in Norman—police said the child was awake when taken to a hospital pending further condition details.

The University of Oklahoma enrolled 6,251 freshmen on Tuesday, August 26th, setting the record for the largest freshman class in state history.

The milestone marks the fifth straight year of record enrollment + shows strong growth as new residence halls and labs are planned for the Norman campus.

OU Police Chief Nate Tarver, who became Moore's first Black officer in 1970, will retire on September 19 after 46 years in law enforcement — university officials have not yet named his successor.

HUD's proposed two-year rental assistance limit puts 32,300 Oklahomans—18,400 of whom are children—at risk of eviction as rising rents and low wages force families into tough choices.

Housing experts warn that landlords will also face challenges with tenant leases and affordability gaps as the policy moves forward.

A committee selected four candidates on Monday to be interviewed for the next Ward 5 council seat, including Norman Transcript editor Ben Fenwick.

The interviews come after former councilmember Michael Nash’s resignation—nearly six months after his reelection prompted a family relocation.

Oklahoma Sooners' offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said Tuesday that he built the team's culture on high standards and consistency as set by head coach Brent Venables.

He added that strong quarterback-receiver chemistry and progress from players like Jovantae Barnes and Tory Blaylock show promising growth in fall camp—bolstering the team's outlook.

Illinois State, which has never played an SEC team, will face the Sooners at 5 p.m. Saturday on Owen Field—coming off a strong 10-win FCS season and led by quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, the Redbirds are expected to be underdogs.

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.

Crimson Friday Concert

2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.

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.

Alex Bergan, Will Stucky, and Garrett Owen Live

8-11:30 p.m. — Opolis — $11.29 — Experience an evening of folk music with talented artists in the heart of Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — Watch a thrilling college football matchup between Auburn and Oklahoma.

Route 66 Balloon Festival

7 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch — Check for admission fees — Experience colorful hot air balloons lighting up the Arcadia sky.