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Norman
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OU and Texas are competing in the third annual Red River Food Fight, where their food pantries raise donations through Oct. 4 & OU is aiming to win a third straight contest after wins in the past two years. Donations can be dropped off at the OU food pantry starting today. News9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Oklahoma County judge ruled that Benjamin Plank cannot continue his competency restoration for the murder of Deputy Bobby Swartz—Plank had spent over two years repeatedly refusing his prescribed medication, leaving civil commitment as the only next step. News9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge in Muskogee ruled on Aug.30 that an Oklahoma law letting undocumented students pay lower tuition is unconstitutional—conflicting with federal law. The decision came after Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Justice Department asked for the law to be stopped, and the state agreed it should be struck down. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU head coach Brent Venables said during Monday's press conference that Michigan freshman QB Bryce Underwood is similar to Trevor Lawrence—he stressed that the team will focus on its fundamentals for Saturday’s game against Michigan, the first matchup on either campus. The coaching staff also noted that building the offense remains a key focus as the Sooners prepare for this historic meeting. The Oklahoman
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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