Good morning, Norman.

August was one of the hottest and driest months on record, with Oklahoma City seeing 101.6°F and 0.18 inch of rain that deepened drought and wildfire risks.

Meteorologist Nolan Meister said the heat may ease in two to six weeks (depending on tropical moisture) as relief is anticipated.

Thousands of Oklahomans received letters warning that new federal work rules may put SoonerCare coverage at risk if eligible members do not meet a minimum of 80 work hours per month starting Jan.

1 (exempt groups include children, older adults, and pregnant women).

More than 26,000 people have signed an online petition asking for more transparency and fewer rate hikes from Public Service Company of Oklahoma during the summer heat.

Regulators said they will review the pending rate case while customers continue paying an $11 temporary increase.

Norman City Council approved a TSET grant Tuesday to replace the Kids Space at Reaves Park.

The project is estimated to cost $1 million with about $600,000 provided by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust & staff are requesting extra matching funds to enhance the new play area.

The University of Oklahoma warns fans of counterfeit tickets for the season opener tomorrow, Sept.

4, at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, advising them to use only the official OU Athletics Ticket Office (405) 325-2424 or SeatGeek for purchases.

OU is set for its season opener against UTEP Friday in Norman as President Joe Harroz announces new game day amenities & tailgating options on the North Oval and at Boyd Lawn with classes cancelled to build campus excitement.

OU's defensive end Danny Okoye has joined the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Student-Athlete Advocate program and pledged donations of $100 per tackle, $200 per sack & $500 per interception for the season.

His promise goes into effect as the Sooners open the season tomorrow in Norman against UTEP.

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