Good morning, Norman.

Norman is hosting a busy first weekend of September with OU pre-game traditions on Friday at the stadium, a water lantern festival at Legacy Park on Saturday, and a welcome back party at Events at Madison Square Saturday night.

Other events include art walks, board game meetups, and music showcases.

Norman is getting a new European-inspired gift shop called the Blue Rabbit opening Sept.

5 (205 E Main St). The shop will offer books, jewelry, shampoos, candles and food seasonings as planned by owner Amy Johnson.

Labor Day weekend gas prices will hit record highs as Oklahoma drivers pay $3.64 per gallon, below the $4.03 expected nationally.

Global conflicts and reduced refinery output have tightened supplies (GasBuddy report), prompting some motorists to rethink travel plans and check vehicle coolant in the heat.

Norman Police say OU football game days will bring road closures (including shifts on Lindsey Street) and parking restrictions near the stadium, so fans are advised to plan extra travel time and review official maps.

The No. 10-ranked Sooners will host UTEP at 7 p.m. today at Gaylord + Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for their season opener on SEC Network.

They recently won nine straight season openers, adding momentum to the game.

Eight athletes including OU's Danny Saili and first baseman Dayton Tockey were granted a temporary restraining order by a Cleveland County judge on Sept.

3 to allow them to compete for a fifth season; the action challenges the NCAA’s (Five-for-Five Rule) that the plaintiffs say excludes the 2022 class.

OU football will add former Boise State transfer defensive tackle Braxton Fely after a temporary restraining order cleared him to play, strengthening the Sooners ahead of their season opener against UTEP today at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Oklahoma high school football kicked off as OSSAA Week 1 games rolled out statewide, including Norman North’s TE Ben Kolar named among top recruits + Tuttle led Newcastle with a score advantage.

Fans can track live scores and highlights as the season unfolds.

OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. and AD Roger Denny discussed changes in college sports during a talk with moderator Toby Rowland, addressing NFL eligibility, game-day changes, and plans for the Sooners football season opener in Norman.

Kayla Keefer powered OU soccer with 9 goals that kept the team unbeaten in six games, earning her nation-leading scorer status.

The Sooners will face North Texas on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at home.

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