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Norman, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Norman! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- When you can see the worldās tallest dinosaur skull in Norman
- Police chase from Moore ends in deadly officer shooting in Norman.
- Why Normanās cleared homeless camp isnāt getting the housing help OKC did
Also on today's calendar: Norman High & Norman North 20 year reunion and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Record-breaking Pentaceratops skull to go on display at Sam Noble Museum (okcfox.com) ā Norman residents will soon be able to see a record-breaking Pentaceratops skull on display at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Once stored beneath OUās football stadium and later rediscovered, the massive fossil will anchor the museumās temporary āBizarre Headgearā exhibition, giving locals a rare chance to view the worldās largest known land-animal skull by height and weight. 
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ā¢ Driver killed in police shooting after chase ends in Norman (koco.com) ā A police pursuit that started in Moore ended near Tecumseh Road and I-35 in Norman, where officers fatally shot the driver after forcing the car into a ditch. No officers or bystanders were reported injured, and the driverās identity has not been released. Moore police say the officerāinvolved shooting remains under active investigation. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ State clears homeless camp in Norman but has offered no housing funds for displaced residents (kosu.org) ā State troopers have cleared a homeless camp on state land next to Normanās Food and Shelter facility, displacing an estimated 30 to 50 people with no accompanying state housing funds. Local providers say shelters are already full and resources strained, raising fears more people will sleep on the streets. Norman officials also say they werenāt offered the housing support Oklahoma City received under Operation SAFE. Ā Ā Ā
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Red Clay Roots Festival in Norman, OK ā
Hollywood Corners, 4712 N Porter Ave, Norman
5:00 pm
Friday May 29
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Golf tournament
Norman Masonic Lodge #38, 1700 N Porter Ave, Norman
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Rainbow Supreme Competition
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Norman High & Norman North 20 year reunion ā
O'Connell's Irish Pub & Grille, 769 Asp Ave, Norman
10:00 am
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Friday June 12
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Tax Roll Correction meeting ā
Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
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Cleveland County Excise Board ā
Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
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Infrastructure Committee ā
Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
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Member Orientation
Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 3321 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City
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Business After Hours Network
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 3321 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City
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Planning Commission Meeting ā
Goldsby, OK Calendar Goldsby, OK 73093
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C4 Comedy - Episode III - Gunfight at the Golden... ā
Resonator Institute, 325 E Main St, Norman
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Mom & Son Party at the Pool ā
Moore Aquatic Center, 700 S Broadway Ave, Moore
6:00 pm
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
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š¬ Chatter
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- We need a mobile notary right away!
Iāve contacted a couple of the ones listed in the ads on this site but have received no replies. We have one document to be notarized but my husbandā¦ (Nextdoor Wylie and Main) - New Scam Alert!
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- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(09659) 3056 S. Classen Blvd., Unit A in Norman. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Norman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norman here.
š Nearby News
Moore
- Poppies and Patriotism: Moore Community Honors the Fallen on Memorial Day. (kfor.com)
- Police chase from Moore to Norman ends with suspect dead (koco.com)
- Edmond North swimming hires Carl Albert's Josh Norman as head coach (oklahoman.com)
Newcastle
- Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association announces 2026 All-State rosters (oklahoman.com)
Midwest City
- Bodycam video shows dramatic rescue at Midwest City apartment fire (kfor.com)
- Training Desk: The ALL-In Training Template (fireengineering.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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