Good morning, Norman.

Norman and OKC host a festive weekend of sports, theater, and culture.

Party at the Palace at Gaylord Stadium runs Saturday 3 to 6, with OU vs Kentucky at 6:30, a 5K at Ruby Grant Park at 6, and OK!toberfest in OKC Fair Park Friday through Sunday.

A Dr Pepper water tower on Lindsey Street designed to showcase the Fansville logo was delayed from its expected Saturday completion and will now finish mid-November — part of a branding and tourism partnership in which Dr Pepper pays the city $500,000 over 10 years.

Oklahoma County District Judge Richard Ogden ordered the board to reconsider revoking former Norman High teacher Summer Boismier’s license after she posted a QR code linking to a library catalogue with banned books (the process was flawed by former state Superintendent Ryan Walters’ involvement). The decision is set for further review.

Flood warnings remain in effect across Norman as the Canadian River (affecting areas including Mustang) is expected to rise to moderate flood levels until late Saturday; residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and use extra caution.

OU researchers say that as data centers grow in Oklahoma, their high energy needs may force power plants to burn more coal and worsen air quality when Atlantic storms bring pollutants inland (research also points to refrigerant cooling as a way to reduce the heat island effect).

Thursday, Oct. 15 scores from Week 7 of the OSSAA football season showed Norman North lost 58-0 to Bixby while other local teams posted competitive results — marking a busy day in high school football across the region.

Jalen Williams appeared energized and healthy at a Sept.

20 youth basketball camp at the Young Family Athletic Center as he previewed his bounce-back season after missing many games from injuries (he is on a five-year deal). The Thunder will open against the Spurs on Oct. 20.

Washington won a 48-6 football game at Reed Field on Thursday night & standout players Creed Barrett and Josiah Dickerson led the scoring, with Barrett throwing for 202 yards and Dickerson rushing for 182 yards.

The win improved Washington's record to 6-1.

Oklahoma's injury report lists six players as questionable, including offensive lineman Michael Fasusi and defensive back Eli Bowen, ahead of Saturday's game in Norman.

Coach Brent Venables said Fasusi is nearing clearance while updated reports are expected.

After beating Texas last week, the Sooners (local favorites) remain in the playoff hunt and will face tough games against Kentucky, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Missouri as they look to secure a spot in the 12-team bracket.

The team is aiming for the Big 12 Championship.