Good morning, Norman.

City Care and City Rescue Mission each received $2.5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund+ boosting shelter, shuttle, and housing services for people facing homelessness; the donation marks City Care’s largest gift ever.

OU's Academic Programs Council is meeting Friday at 2 p.m. over Zoom to consider changing eight bachelor's degrees to 90-credit hour specialty programs, including social work, cybersecurity and applied artificial intelligence.

The proposed changes reduce credits by 30 to offer a streamlined path into high-demand fields.

Norman Public Schools received OSDE report cards Monday that detailed academic performance, growth, and opportunity.

The report (including statewide benchmarks such as 26% proficiency in English Language Arts and math and 30% in science) offers insight into student achievement.

Today, Norman began road pretreatment operations ahead of a winter mix expected to bring light snow, sleet and isolated bands of heavier precipitation that may create hazardous road conditions—officials said the National Weather Service warned that roads could become slick.

After Tuesday night's ranking confirmed their playoff berth, the Sooners secured a College Football Playoffs spot with a final rank between No. 8 and No. 10.

Finishing at No. 8 will let them host a first-round game while a lower rank means playing away.

Deacon Schmitt, a Windsor High senior and four-star offensive lineman, signed with Oklahoma football on Dec.

3 and will play in the Colorado Class 3A state championship at Colorado State University on Dec. 6.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Oklahoma New Year's Meeting

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Discounted lodging available — Celebrate the New Year with worship services and community gatherings.

Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball vs Mississippi Valley Delta Devils

7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Get ready for an exciting college basketball matchup as the Sooners take on the Delta Devils.