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Norman
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several Taco Casa locations in the region, including Norman, began offering free meals for children 15 and under with an adult on Nov. 4 (each child receives one dine-in meal upon showing a SNAP/EBT card) and the offer will end when SNAP benefits are restored. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU Young Americans for Freedom is hosting conservative commentator Steven Crowder on the South Oval today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—with support from OU Turning Point USA—and the campus has set up extra security, including local law enforcement, snipers, K-9 units and bulletproof barriers to ensure safety. OU Daily
- ➤ Three undocumented college students who graduated from Oklahoma high schools have asked a federal court to let them intervene as they appeal an August ruling that ended their in-state tuition rates, a decision that now forces them to pay thousands more in college fees. The group, Oklahoma Students for Affordable Tuition, signaled its intent on Oct 27th and plans to take their case to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—while Attorney General Gentner Drummond maintains that the ruling is final. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Susan Bergen returned to Norman on Monday to update the Board of County Commissioners on the Cleveland County Detention Center's garden program. Her update came a month-and-a-half after the program's grand opening that included state and county officials (including Gov. Kevin Stitt). The Norman Transcript
- ➤ On Oct 29, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced that the tribe dedicated $6.5 million to ensure its citizens receiving federal nutrition assistance kept access to food—stepping in as a government shutdown threatened aid for many low-income Oklahomans. The Norman Transcript
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village opened evening intensive outpatient therapy sessions yesterday to help patients who work or study during the day. The sessions run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. (patients arriving at 5:30 p.m. receive dinner). The Norman Transcript
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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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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs East Texas A&M
6-7:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night with an exciting basketball showdown.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Takeover — Enjoy a night of college basketball with affordable snacks and drinks.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Missouri Tigers Football
11 AM – 1 PM — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college football matchup between the Sooners and Tigers.
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Alcorn State Braves vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball
1-2:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling college basketball action between the Braves and Sooners.
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Alara The Label Pop Up Shop
3 PM - 5 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — N/A — Browse the latest collection and get game-day ready in style during the OU game.
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