Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
Good morning, Norman.
🎭 Culture
The metro offers 10 dazzling holiday light shows running nightly through early January, including Norman’s Downs Family Christmas Lights Ministry at 2900 72 Ave. SE, which operates weather permitting from 6 p.m. to midnight—adding local sparkle—while Scissortail Park and OKC Zoo host engaging seasonal displays.
The Sam Noble Museum features the 'Dinovators' exhibit showcasing skeletons of an Apatosaurus and Saurophaganax in a dramatic showdown — a favorite display for locals to view in Norman today.
🎓 Education
On Friday, lawmakers filed the Oklahoma READS Act with House Bill 2944 & Senate Bill 1271 to boost third grade reading by restoring retention and adding summer academies for struggling students; if passed, it will require 90 minutes of focused reading and literacy coaching after the 2027-28 school year.
The University of Oklahoma announced Monday that graduate teaching assistant Mel Curth (who gave a failing grade for a Bible-based psychology essay) will no longer have instructional duties at the university.
🏈 Sports
Coach Porter Moser's Sooners hosted the 4-8 Stetson Hatters Monday, Dec.
22 at 8 p.m. at the Lloyd Noble Center; the team played its second-to-last non-conference game before SEC play on Jan. 3.
NBA power rankings released Dec.
22 show the OKC Thunder held a 25-3 record and remain favorites to win another title. Local fans can look forward to more action as the team builds on its record-breaking start this season.
OU football players are beginning the transfer process even though the portal officially opens Jan.
2. Star linebacker Kobie McKinzie, defensive back Kendel Dolby and wide receiver Jayden Gibson have announced their plans as the season ends.
The OKC Thunder will face the Spurs tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, as the Thunder seek to avenge a recent loss and the Spurs manage key injuries - watch the game on FanDuel Sports Network.
OU defensive end R Mason Thomas returned from injury to play in the College Football Playoff game against Alabama on Dec.
22, finishing his career with 65 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss and 17 sacks. Coach Brent Venables praised his determination and NFL promise.
🎉 Norman Events
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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.
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