Good morning, Stillwater.

Downtown Stillwater businesses have participated in the second annual Downtown Scarecrow Contest from Oct.

4 through today — organized by Collette Cambelle of the Downtown Stillwater Association to fill all 42 poles with creative entries. Winners include Hideaway Pizza for traditional, Walgreens for business, Stillwonder for fantastical, and Payne County 4H for kids, with more than half of the entries coming from new participants.

On Monday night, a toilet overflow flooded North Commons dorm as water spread from the third floor downward—students had to move belongings while maintenance crews worked to clean up the mess.

With eight weeks left in the semester, campus events offer students plenty of ways to stay busy in Stillwater.

Today, LexiCon kicks off with concerts and competitions — fall sports, theatre shows, and free late night pancakes in the Student Union add to the busy schedule before finals.

OSU A&M cut GLP-1 medication for weight loss from its employee healthcare plan, saving nearly $2 million as announced in an email on September 3.

Current employees will keep their coverage until the end of the year while new patients lost the benefit starting October 1 — the change may lead to health risks if the medication is stopped abruptly —.

After falling 49-17 to Cincinnati, Oklahoma State will face No. 14 Texas Tech on the road today as the Cowboys prepare to counter Tech’s high-powered offense led by offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich—while the status of quarterback Behren Morton remains uncertain after his recent knee injury. Interim head coach Doug Meacham says the team must clean up its defense to meet the challenge.

Downtown Stillwater Halloween Festival

Afternoon — Downtown Stillwater Association — Free entry — Enjoy a festive Halloween gathering with vendors, games, food trucks, and costume contests.

Trunk or Treat at Stillwater Medical

6-8 p.m. — Stillwater Medical Plaza — Free entry — No tricks, just treats during a fun drive-thru trick-or-treating evening.

Hoffman Farms Pecan Festival

All day — Hoffman Pecan Farm — Free entry — Celebrate the season with fresh pecans, food trucks, and local vendors showcasing unique products.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

3:00–6:00 p.m. — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the world's premier big band led by jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.

Pecos & The Rooftops Live Concert

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of live country tunes and dancing with Pecos and the Rooftops.

Downtown Stillwater Holiday Open House

1-5 p.m. — Downtown Stillwater Association — Free entry — Explore unique boutiques and enjoy great sales this holiday season.

Lexi Kilfoyl Softball Pitching Camp

9 a.m.-11 p.m. — Cowgirl Stadium — Price not listed — Enhance your pitching skills with expert guidance and personalized drills.