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Norman City Council holds first entertainment district public hearing

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Norman City Council held a public hearing to consider the Rock Creek entertainment district project plan at its special meeting Tuesday.

No Turnpike sign placed in view during the Norman city council meeting on Aug. 27.

Politics and Government

Norman City Council rejects ACCESS Oklahoma resolution, postpones moratorium for large projects

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Norman City Council motioned to reject the Oklahoma Turnpike’s ACCESS Oklahoma Project that would allow the OTA to construct turnpike facilities through “critical areas” of Norman, including the Lake Thunderbird watershed, the Canadian River Corridor and the city’s flood hazard areas. The resolution also states the city will “protect and preserve” these areas.

Residents gather outside of the OTA January Board Meeting to protest the $5 billion ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project on Jan. 3, 2023.

Transportation

Norman City Council discusses ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project, councilmember’s proposed resolution

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The Norman City Council discussed current and future turnpike construction plans in Norman during its study session meeting Tuesday.

Education

OU to close Gender + Equality Center, rename multicultural programs, services

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Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students David Surratt told student leaders Wednesday afternoon that OU’s Gender + Equality Center will close and the Division of Student Affairs will see several changes following the spring semester as a result of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s December executive order calling for a review of diversity, equity and inclusion programming and services in higher education.