Woody Guthrie Folk Festival: The Woody Guthrie Coalition brings the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival to downtown Okemah July 9-11, with music, panels, and an open mic plus new daytime venue spots at Okemah Middle School and downtown. Big 12 Football Buzz (OSU): Oklahoma State’s new head coach Eric Morris says the Cowboys needed a “hard reset” after a rough conference stretch, and he’s leaning on leadership and a rebuilt roster as Big 12 Media Days kick off in Frisco. Big 12 Football Buzz (Texas Tech): Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says the Red Raiders are moving on after the Brendan Sorsby saga, with quarterback Will Hammond now positioned as the Week 1 starter if cleared. Local Sports: The OKC Thunder’s Summer League run hit another snag with a 103-69 loss to the Utah Jazz, while OSU softball’s transfer portal class lands No. 3 nationally in Softball America’s rankings. Music From Oklahoma: OKC noise rockers Chat Pile drop “PEN I S MALL,” and DevilDriver releases a new video for “Strike And Kill,” with an OKC stop on their tour. Health & Lifestyle: A local health explainer breaks down why newer antihistamines may help allergy season without the heavy sedation tied to older options like Benadryl. Oklahoma Arts & Culture: Chandler High School’s theatre troupe shines at the International Thespian Festival after a tornado-warning scare, earning a standing ovation for its Oklahoma Chapter Select performance.