Good morning, Norman.

Norman’s annual Porchfest took place Saturday in the Miller Historic District, with 46 acts playing on 14 stages set up on porches, lawns and backyards.

Attendees braved drizzly weather to enjoy a free local music event that has grown steadily over nearly a decade.

Oklahomans cut back summer spending amid inflation + rising prices, but economists say a strong holiday shopping season will boost the local economy.

Federal Reserve official Cortney Cowley compared this trend to last year’s fourth-quarter rebound that saw a 1.7% rise in retail sales.

Oklahoma had its hottest September on record with an average near 83°F and towns like Grandfield reaching 109°F, breaking a 1931 record.

The extreme heat worsened drought conditions and led to burn bans statewide, while October’s outlook offers some hope for relief.

Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal citizens voted Saturday to impose a three-year ban on data center construction on tribal lands due to water use, economic, and transparency concerns (261 in favor out of 351).

New projects cannot move forward until Oct. 2029.

Norman North beat Altus 13-2 on Saturday at the Edmond Shootout softball festival at UCO (the game showed the team’s strong play).

After a bye week, OU football has struggled four games into the season as its performance has not met expectations; the team will look to adjust strategies as the season continues.

After a bye week, Oklahoma football will face No.1 Texas at the Cotton Bowl (in Dallas) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, with coach Brent Venables expecting fewer turnovers and improved offense to lift the Sooners.