Good morning, Norman.

The new Mexican restaurant Fortaleza opened Tuesday, Oct.

6 (in Norman) to serve traditional Mexican dishes and bring a fresh dining option to the community.

OU Panhellenic Association will host extension visits for Alpha Delta Pi (today) and Kappa Delta (Oct.

28) at campus to address capacity limits amid growing greek life; chapter delegates will vote in November on which group may establish a new chapter.

Local service providers reported that homeless encampments cleared under Gov. Kevin Stitt's Operation Safe last year have reappeared on state property (beneath a Tulsa underpass and in wooded lots in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa) and may signal ongoing shelter challenges.

Norman Regional Health System secured nearly $40M in a new bond series to strengthen its financial recovery plan.

The decision — following months of work with bondholders and a waiver of a September bond payment — supports further financial improvements.

This week, Norman locals will see high school football action when Putnam City plays in Norman and Southmoore takes on Norman North on Thursday, Oct.

8 plus games on Friday and Saturday highlight teams across various classes in Oklahoma.

Brent Venables' coaching faced challenges as OU struggled with a weak quarterback lineup in its game against Texas, and fans in Norman hope the team makes adjustments ahead of its next matchup.

OU football coach Bill Bedenbaugh has encountered challenges as the unit's performance (which produced 14 NFL linemen in 13 seasons) has slipped from its top record in the 2010s.

Coach Brent Venables highlighted a long list of issues ahead of the upcoming Red River Rivalry game.