Oklahoma Comic Con: Tulsa’s Arvest Convention Center hosts Oklahoma Comic Con Aug. 8-9 with celebrity Q&As, panels, photos, and autographs—plus voice talent like SpongeBob’s Tom Kenny and guests tied to Power Rangers, Red Dead Redemption, and Hazbin Hotel. Stage Spotlight: OKC Broadway brings the Tony-winning musical “The Outsiders” to the Civic Center Music Hall Aug. 25-30, with a story of friendship, family, and belonging. Sports—Sooners Focus: OU’s 2026 push hinges on offensive line development after a 2025 rushing slump; Lloyd Avant is emerging as a backfield leader in fall camp. Sports—Cowboys on the Move: OSU men’s golf released its 2026-27 schedule, and OSU men’s basketball returns to the Charleston Classic in November. Local Planning: OKC asks the public for feedback on its Downtown Strategic Development Plan, including an Entertainment Loop and a cultural spine. Media Policy: An FCC vote lifts a TV ownership cap, drawing warnings about fewer local jobs and less diversity.