Good morning, Stillwater.

OSU students hosted the Harvest Carnival and Chili Cook-Off on Tuesday, Oct.

20 at the Payne County Expo Center, drawing families and youth with homemade chili stands and carnival games to support the Harvest II Food Drive. Robert Sierra coordinated this community event which helped student organizations promote campus spirit.

OSU students and families gathered Wednesday at Hester Street Painting outside the Spears School of Business to hand-paint murals (celebrating homecoming and Cowboy pride).

The colorful display remains on the street to welcome the football team throughout the week.

OSU's America's Greatest Homecoming week will bring fresh and returning students together through events including Walkaround, a homecoming football game, and creative displays at Edmon Low Library (highlighting campus traditions).

Many newcomers and veterans will experience large crowds and vibrant festivities throughout the week.

Stillwater's Healthy Children, Healthy Communities coalition has become a nonprofit that champions early childhood care and education in Payne County.

The group partners with Our Daily Bread Community Resource Center, Meridian Technology Center & Stillwater Medical Center to support early care programs and childcare facilities.

Integris Health, Oklahoma's largest nonprofit system, has signed an agreement to join Risant Health, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit created by Kaiser Permanente, pending regulatory approval.

OSU head coach Eric Morris said the secondary struggled after the Cowboys lost 35-32 to the Cougars on Saturday; Houston quarterback Connor Weigman threw for 343 yards and five touchdowns, exposing flaws the defense must correct before future games.