Daily
Stillwater
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for two season-opening performances at McKnight Center will go on sale August 11 as local fans plan for the upcoming season. A heat advisory warns that heat index values between 105—110 degrees are expected today from 1 PM to 8 PM across parts of the region, and officials urge residents to stay hydrated and indoors. Stillwater News Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma’s new social studies standards will be implemented for the new school year — the state Supreme Court declined to pause them. A group of 33 parents, faith leaders and teachers filed a lawsuit on July 1 asking state officials to block the changes. Stillwater News Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma on Tuesday over a state law that gives undocumented immigrants access to state tuition and financial aid at colleges. The agency argues that the law violates the Supremacy Clause — it has asked the Eastern District of Oklahoma to nullify the statute. Stillwater News Press
- ➤ Charles McCall, Oklahoma’s longest-serving Speaker of the House, announced his run for governor and said education will be his top focus if elected. A heat advisory is in effect today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT for parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas—temperatures may reach a heat index of 110. Stillwater News Press
-
Pearls on the Prairie Fundraiser
2:30-4 p.m. — Round House Bakery — Support a great cause — Enjoy delightful refreshments and learn about the impact of Girl Scouts in the community.
-
All About Horses with Turning Point Ranch
3-5:30 p.m. — Turning Point Ranch — Free entry — Discover horse care practices through hands-on activities with expert ranchers and enjoy interactions with horses.
-
Matt Ferrell Comedy Night
9-11:59 p.m. — Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q — $15 presale, $20 at the door — Enjoy laughter with Oklahoma's Matt Ferrell and delicious BBQ.
-
Sam Barber Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue — Ticket info available — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with rising artist Sam Barber.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Stillwater
Welcome to the Daily Stillwater, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Stillwater, Oklahoma community. If you like the Daily Stillwater, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Stillwater.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Stillwater and across Oklahoma. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Stillwater
A free Stillwater community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailystillwater.com/sitemap