Morning news: Norman's mayoral candidates

OU parking limited as winter weather anticipated

OU Parking Services wrote in a Monday morning tweet that all parking garage top levels will be closed Wednesday morning in preparation for winter weather. An OU Parking Services spokesperson said Monday no additional parking areas will be opened to make up for the closures. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for central Oklahoma for late Tuesday through Thursday.

Other news:

Norman's mayoral candidates

• Mayor Breea Clark pursues second term, prioritizes homelessness, stormwater, encouraging voter participation

• Mayoral candidate Alice Stephenson-Leuck hopes to increase police funding, address homelessness

• Mayoral candidate Bob Thompson focuses on nonpartisanship, stormwater, development, voter participation

• Mayoral candidate Larry Heikkila runs to “give city government back to its citizens” with focus on infrastructure

• Mayoral candidate Nicole Kish supports police funding, small businesses, decreasing homelessness, 'medical freedom'

Sooners fall 72-63 to TCU at home, losing 6th of last 7 games

Oklahoma (13-9, 3-6 Big 12) fell to Texas Christian (15-4, 4-3) 72-63 on Monday night in Norman. TCU dominated on the glass, recording 42 rebounds opposed to OU’s 20. The Sooners shot just 6-of-26 from 3-point range, and 40.7 percent from the field. Oklahoma's loss is also its first ever against the Horned Frogs at the Lloyd Noble Center. OU struggled from the start, with a 17-9 deficit only seven minutes into the first half. The Sooners’ shortcomings continued as the Horned Frogs extended their lead to 14 points with 7:19 left in the second half.

Other sports:

OU football:

• Sooners lose commitment from 2023 4-star receiver DeAndre Moore Jr.

OU women's basketball:

• Sooners guard Kelbie Washington named Big 12 Freshman of the Week for 2nd time

• Sooners remain at No. 18 in latest AP Top 25 poll despite wins over Oklahoma State, Texas

OU baseball:

• Sooners infielder Peyton Graham named to Preseason All-American first team by Baseball America

OU wrestling:

• Anthony Mantanona highlights No. 21 Sooners' rough 17-15 loss to Northern Iowa

OU women's gymnastics:

'Cozy Cube': Norman food pantry offers winter clothing to citizens in need

The Norman food pantry is giving away crocheted hats and other winter items to people in need from its location in downtown Norman. Located on Comanche St. is a wooden structure called the “Cozy Cube,” which houses donated food and clothing for those in need. The Cozy Cube is not managed by the city or the shelter, but rather a group of volunteers unassociated with either. Acceptable donations include new or gently used coats, blankets, tents, gloves, socks, hats or scarves. Items not in this list are not accepted.

More culture:

• Oni OKC opens as first specialty onigiri restaurant in Oklahoma City

OU men's basketball falls short to TCU 72-63

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Festivals, free throws and facility dogs: OU in 60

Tuesday, Feb. 1

Resume workshop (must RSVP)

• 12-1 p.m. | More information

Black History Month kickoff

• 11 a.m. | More information

Wednesday, Feb. 2 

Women's basketball @ Baylor

• 7 p.m. | Waco, TX

Thursday, Feb. 3

Friday, Feb. 4 

Track and Field @ Husker Invitational

• Lincoln, NE

Wrestling vs. Little Rock

• 6 p.m.

Men's tennis vs. Wichita State

• 6 p.m.

Women's gymnastics vs. TWU

• 6:45 p.m.

UPB movies: King Richard

• More information

Saturday, Feb. 5

Track and field @ Husker Invitational

• Lincoln, NE

Men's basketball @ Oklahoma State

• 11 a.m. | Stillwater, OK

Women's tennis vs. New Mexico State

• TBD

Women's basketball vs. West Virginia

• 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 6

Wrestling vs. South Dakota State

• 3 p.m.

Men's tennis vs. Arkansas

• 1 p.m.

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