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Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph Catholic Church will host its 103rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Parish Center, 421 E. Acres, on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—volunteers from the Women’s Club and Knights of Columbus will cook and serve food for 500 people. The Norman Transcript
- ➤ Norman food pantries are scrambling to support families facing hunger from reduced SNAP funding after a 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday; Norman Food and Shelter recently fed nearly 100 families and is preparing a Thanksgiving meal for up to 2,000 guests amid fewer volunteers — community donations have boosted support. OU Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma Superintendent Lindel Fields proposed adding 15 days to the school year to boost student performance — a move that would align state requirements with national averages. Rhonda Baker from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber said the change would give students a fresh start each morning — a shift to help the state catch up with neighboring districts. News9
- ➤ Oklahoma public schools will not adopt new social studies textbooks next year because the academic standards are still being decided. The State Textbook Committee voted Friday, November 14th—pausing the adoption process while the state Supreme Court and State Department of Education review the standards. The Norman Transcript
- ➤ The OU Interfraternity Council resolved its investigation last week into hazing at Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Sigma, finding that fall hazing events included dangerous tasks and illegal alcohol use that sometimes led to hospitalizations. The investigations resulted in multiple charges under the student conduct code for practices involving degrading and harmful behavior. OU Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma regulators denied OG&E’s request to use CWIP to fund natural gas turbines at Horseshoe Lake Power Plant—saying the cost-recovery measure did not apply because the application was filed before Senate Bill 998. OG&E received preapproval to build the turbines but must file a large-load tariff by July 1 to keep residential rates protected. KGOU
- ➤ Flight experts warn that delays and cancellations may continue during Thanksgiving as air traffic controllers—who worked nearly six weeks without pay due to a Senate shutdown—strain an already understaffed system. OKC Will Rogers International Airport saw few cancellations, but travelers should check with their airlines to confirm flight status. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Raegan Beers posted a double-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as No.6 Oklahoma beat North Alabama 89 to 61 on Friday in Norman—she made all seven free throws for her second double-double—and teammates Aaliyah Chavez, Sahara Williams and Zya Vann scored in double figures. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football updated its availability report Friday night—defensive lineman R Mason Thomas is now doubtful for Saturday’s Alabama game while defensive lineman Jayden Jackson remains questionable. Wide receiver Keontez Lewis and linebacker Kobie McKinzie were upgraded to available, and running backs Jovantae Barnes and Taylor Tatum along with defensive back Kendel Dolby are listed as out. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU softball unveiled its 2026 schedule that will begin on Feb 5 at Arizona State and feature a home opener on Feb 27 at Love’s Field in Norman—road games are set in New Mexico, Texas and California as the team aims to return to the Women’s College World Series. The Oklahoman
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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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Live Music at NOUN Hotel
9 AM – 10 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a vibrant atmosphere during OU home game weekends.
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Wolfpack vs. Sooners Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets required — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
1-3 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Sooners as they face the Hawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Little Rock Trojans vs Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Little Rock in this exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Ugly Sweater 5k & One-Mile Fun Run
5-11 p.m. — Legacy Park — Participants encouraged to bring items for charity — Dash through holiday cheer in your jolliest attire.
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