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What to do in Norman during OU graduation: Hotels, restaurants, shops, coffee
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (1754+ words) Graduates during the OU 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 20. OU graduation will hold 10 commencement ceremonies in Norman for May graduates. Here are some options for hotels, dining spots and things to do while friends or family are in town." NCED Conference…...
From jousting to putt-putt: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for second weekend of April
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1002+ words) Fighters at the Medieval Fair of Norman at Reaves Park on'April 6, 2025. From art walks to Art in Bloom, check out what there is to do in Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend. Medieval Fair, 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday through Sunday: Reaves Park…...
OU's Big Event to host annual day of service in Norman, Oklahoma City
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (326+ words) The Big Event 25th anniversary sign during the Big Event opening ceremony on April 6, 2024. OU will host its annual Big Event, the university's largest day of service, on Saturday. Students, faculty and staff travel around the Norman and Oklahoma City area…...
Norman voters approve bond to fund construction of permanent homeless shelter
3+ day, 12+ min ago (624+ words) City Care homeless facility rendering from Jan. 6, 2026. Norman voters passed a proposition that will fund a permanent homeless shelter in Tuesday's ballot election. As of 8: 50p. m. ,with 17, 427 votes cast, Proposition 5 passed with 54. 25%, or9, 454 votes, according to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State…...
Former OU College of Engineering Dean Thomas Landers dies at 75
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (316+ words) Reports a death, providing an account of the person's life including their achievements, any controversies and reminiscences by people who knew them. Thomas Landers, former dean of the Gallogly College of Engineering, died on Sept. 9 after a six-year battle with…...
OU Daily earns six Oklahoma SPJ honors in competition with state's professionals
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) Law enforcement takes suspect into custody following a search on Parkview Terrace and Clearview Drive on Jan. 28. Sophomore left-handed pitcher Gavyn Jones'during the game against California State University Northridge on Mar. 1. OU Student Media director, OU Daily newsroom adviser The…...
Homeland on Alameda Street to close in 4 to 12 weeks amid mass closures, employee confirms
2+ week, 1+ day ago (380+ words) Homeland on Alameda Street, which is expected to close, on March 26, 2026. Two Homeland locations on Alameda and Robinson Streets are shutting their doors, the company announced on social media Thursday." Homeland"is Oklahoma's largest, locally owned grocery chain with 35 locations…...
From chocolate to tulips: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for last weekend in March
2+ week, 1+ day ago (908+ words) Rumble the Bison waves OKC Thunder flag at Paycom Center on March 7, 2026. From the annual Norman Chocolate Festival to the Harlem Globetrotters, check out what there is to do in Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend. The Standard Jazz & Blues…...
Norman City Council approves two contracts with the Oklahoma Turnpike Association
2+ week, 2+ day ago (894+ words) Norman City Council meeting on March 25, 2026. In a nearly six hour-long meeting, Norman City Council approved two contracts with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, setting into motion progress on the South Extension " one of two controversial turnpikes that would cut through…...
Norman City Council to consider ordinance repeal related to Rock Creek Entertainment District
2+ week, 6+ day ago (665+ words) Councilmember Kimberly Blodgett during Norman City Council mayoral councilmember swearing in ceremony on July 1. Norman City Council will consider repealing an ordinance related to the Rock Creek Entertainment District during its Tuesday meeting, according to a council member's social media…...