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Norman
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This story shares how local individuals are making a difference by filling gaps in health and community programs. The report highlights a new clinic for maternal care, a church school partnership, a second chance program for mothers, record blood donations, and a holiday charity drive at Braum's — all offering hope to neighbors. The Oklahoman
- ➤ City organizers in Norman will kick off the holiday season with a Christmas parade on Dec. 6—Winterfest 2025 will follow to extend the festivities. The events, planned after a successful debut last year, aim to bring seasonal cheer to the community. The Norman Transcript
- ➤ Braum’s has launched the Sweet Wishes initiative to collect Santa letters at its stores, and for every letter dropped off it will donate $1 (up to 100,000 letters) to Make-A-Wish Oklahoma to help fund wishes for children with critical illnesses. Teachers and families are encouraged to participate in the holiday program, which builds on a longstanding partnership between Braum’s and the nonprofit. The Oklahoman
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A survey found that while crop farmers in the Great Plains continued to see weak incomes and tighter credit, Oklahoma’s cattle producers enjoyed stable finances and record high beef prices—despite facing inflation and high input costs. This shift comes as Oklahoma producers reported profits for the first time in years. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emails showed that OU leaders had planned to dissolve the Clara Luper Department of African and African American Studies to avoid job losses and rising concerns over low graduation numbers—OU later confirmed the department would continue after a careful review. OU Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma is set for a sunny Thanksgiving tomorrow with highs in the 50s and 60s, while Friday and Saturday will bring thunderstorms and Sunday may see winter precipitation—forecasters say a cold front from Canada will push below-normal temperatures by early December. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma will vote on State Question 832 on June 16 to decide if the minimum wage should rise from $7.25 to $15 by 2029. Raise the Wage Oklahoma verified 157,287 signatures—well above the 92,263 needed—and experts say the raise could boost housing access and lower evictions for local families. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU coach Brent Venables said the team is worried about running back depth because injuries have limited options—Taylor Tatum is healthy and Jaydn Ott is available while veteran Jovantae Barnes remains out but in good standing. He also praised quarterback John Mateer’s leadership and honored 2022 seniors who will play in Saturday’s game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Oklahoman
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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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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos
7-8:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Check the ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball match-up in Norman.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Stetson Hatters
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets from $4 — Catch the exciting basketball clash between the Sooners and the Hatters.
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