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Norman
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials warned that nearly a month into the shutdown, food assistance programs serving 600,000 to 700,000 residents and local beef producers began feeling the economic fallout on October 26th at 9:00 a.m. Lawmakers and industry leaders said Congress must act soon to restore federal funds and support domestic processing—raising concerns over increased foreign beef imports. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Despite dislocating his thumb on Saturday, Chet Holmgren led the OKC Thunder to a 117-100 win over Atlanta with 31 points, 12 rebounds (and six 3 pointers) in 27 minutes. The team will play the Mavericks today at 7:30 p.m. in Dallas. The Oklahoman
- ➤ William Byron won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday and advanced to the NASCAR Championship 4 — Kyle Larson earned the final spot on points while Norman native Christopher Bell was eliminated from the playoffs. The championship race will be held next week at Phoenix. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The No. 18 Sooners will host the No. 14 Volunteers in Week 10 of the season on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available on resale sites—prices start at $246 on VividSeats with similar options on StubHub and SeatGeek. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football coach Brent Venables said on his Sunday coach’s show that his team looked better but mistakes on key plays led to an Ole Miss loss—he noted that close games demand flawless play. He added that improvements are needed as the Sooners prepare to travel to Knoxville on Saturday to face Tennessee—expecting a tougher opponent. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Sports directors Toby Rowland and John Holcomb with reporters Jeremie Poplin and Chris Williams provided a breakdown of the best plays from Oklahoma's top college football teams — the analysis was released on October 26th — and highlights were discussed after the games. News9
- ➤ The OKC Thunder play the Dallas Mavericks today at 7:30 p.m. CT at the American Airlines Center—game coverage will be on FanDuel Sports Network. The Thunder came off a 117—100 win over the Hawks while the Mavericks, fresh from a 139—129 win, face injury concerns ahead of the contest. The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball Exhibition Game
6-8 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Free admission — Enjoy an exciting women's basketball exhibition game with fan appreciation festivities.
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John Crocker Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill — No cover charge — Experience heartfelt tunes from Oklahoma singer-songwriter John Crocker as he shares his journey through music.
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National Weather Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — National Weather Center — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled day with weather-related exhibits, activities, and demonstrations for the whole family.
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Belmont Bruins at Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team as they face off against the Belmont Bruins.
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University Sing 2025 - Thursday
7-8 p.m. — Reynolds Performing Arts Center — $22.49 — Enjoy a captivating night of performances at this all-ages event.
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OKiCON 2025
2:00 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — $65.92 — Experience three days of Japanese art, music, and culture at this vibrant anime convention.
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Ram Run at Ruby Grant Park
9-11 a.m. — Ruby Grant Park Playground — Cost varies — Enjoy a 5K and fun run benefitting Victory Family School with shirts, medals, and a finish line celebration.
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Peggy Johnson - Depot Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Depot — Ticketed entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic music in an intimate setting featuring renowned artists.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Kansas City Roos
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Kansas City in a fun Hoops for Troops event.
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Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities, food, and diverse performances leading up to the tree lighting.
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