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On Tuesday, Norman City Council discussed hiring consultants to review the possibility of sending the Rock Creek Entertainment District tax increment financing districts to a public vote.
Norman Arts Council is seeking an artist to design an installation for the University Town Center.
Thursday, redshirt junior linebacker Owen Heinecke said at OU’s Pro Day that he is all in with the NFL draft process, while he continues to be in an eligibility battle with the NCAA.
Norman residents will head to the polls on April 7 to vote on five city propositions and a runoff election for the Ward 5 city council seat. Read more about the ballot on our website.
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Norman City Council discussed hiring consultants to review the possibility of sending the Rock Creek Entertainment District tax increment financing districts to a public vote and approved a land rezoning in the South Greek area for a condominium development during Tuesday’s meetings.
Related: What is a TIF and what does it mean for Norman’s Rock Creek Entertainment District?
Norman Arts Council is seeking an artist to design a large-scale public art installation for the University Town Center, a large shopping center in Norman.
According to the project’s official request for qualifications, Norman is commissioning an interactive or kinetic artwork for the site and the selected artist or team of artists will receive a $350,000 budget to cover design, fabrication, maintenance and installation costs.
Norman Arts Council Executive Director Leslie Nottingham said the council hopes the artwork will serve as a landmark and help draw in visitors.
“We thought a kinetic or an interactive art piece would suit that very nicely, …” Nottingham said. “Something that would be a showstopper that people would come specifically to see.”
Kinetic artwork moves on its own, often powered by wind or motors, allowing the installation to shift throughout the day. The council requests that the artwork function both in daylight and at night.
Redshirt junior linebacker Owen Heinecke said at OU’s Pro Day Thursday that he is all in with the NFL draft process, while he continues to be in an eligibility battle with the NCAA.
“Right now, the fact is that my year is not available, so obviously, I participated in Pro Day — full steam ahead on the NFL, …” Heinecke said. “I’m full steam ahead on the NFL, and that’s the message that’s been communicated to them. And when draft day comes, if I’m eligible for the draft, I’ll be ready for the draft.”
This comes after Heinecke’s initial petition for eligibility was denied on Jan. 29 and his appeal as well on Feb. 24. The NCAA is counting three games of lacrosse he played his freshman year at Ohio State against him.
Norman residents will head to the polls on April 7 to vote on five city propositions and a runoff election for the Ward 5 city council seat.
A proposition has to earn over 50% of the total votes to pass. Residents must register to vote no later than March 13, and can visit OK Voter Portal to find sample ballots and their designated polling location. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 23 and early voting will be available April 2 and 3.
This weekend in Norman and OKC
Norman
Shamrock Gold Quest 5K/1 Mile/Beer Mile, 2 p.m. Saturday: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a running event for every ability level, or participate in a 21-and-over untimed beer mile at Ruby Grant Park. Registration includes race photos, green lemonade and more. Registration is available online.
ShopOrama, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: Shop and support local small businesses with a variety of goods including home decor, handcrafted items and more at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
OKC
Lucky Charms: Bracelet Making @ The Dock, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday: Make lucky charm bracelets for St. Patrick’s Day with a themed drink menu at Sailor and the Dock. Tickets are available online.
Photo of the week
Head Coach Brent Venables during the OU football offseason media day on March 9, 2026.
Related: View the full photo gallery from OU football offseason media day.
Need new options for your bar hop on Campus Corner? Find more recs for local businesses in our annual Best of Norman.
Logie’s on the Corner | 749 Asp Ave.
During football season, it’s especially packed after game days with excited or sad OU fans. Come by for Power Hour every Friday during the school year from 4 to 6 p.m. or show up to Two Dollar Tuesday for $2 beer the first two hours. Logie’s sports-bar energy is always on point for the college student and offers an upper-deck patio, smoke room and multiple TVs usually playing ongoing sporting events.
The Porch | 311 W. Boyd St.
The Porch offers a rooftop patio that gives an amazing view of OU. Co-owned by former OU football player Ryan Broyles, The Porch opened up in 2017 and quickly attracted OU students and alums. The Porch bar also hosts Thirsty Thursday, which offers $6 beer pitchers for a wallet-friendly night out. It’s an essential spot to hit up if you’re out bar-hopping with friends.
Heist | 750 Asp Ave.
Heist is nestled in the heart of Campus Corner. This dance/night club offers a unique vibe compared to the other traditional bar settings. If you like to dance, this is your place to bust some moves, with rotating DJs and high-energy music. Heist makes sure you have a fully immersed dance and music experience with smoke and fog machines firing at the beat drops or to the beat of the song.
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