Norwalk
Morning News
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk's first Georgian restaurant, MaaMa Georgian Food by Cheese + Bread, will host its MaaMa’s World Table event on Feb. 26 featuring a public unveiling of artistic food photos that celebrate food as a universal language plus a tasting of signature dishes like khachapuri and khinkali dumplings. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Harbor now features three low-cost acoustic sensors installed at Manresa Island, the Maritime Aquarium, and Sheffield Island to track water levels and help predict flooding as sea levels rise. The project is part of Manresa Island's transformation into a public learning park (with plans for continued maintenance) to improve local forecasting. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn's Joe Fagnano and wide receiver Skyler Bell earned NFL Combine invitations—set for Feb. 23-Mar. 2 in Indianapolis—and Bell is the first skill position player invited since Norwalk native Noel Thomas in 2017. The Hour
- ➤ UConn coach Geno Auriemma rested star Sarah Strong on Saturday due to calf tightness + her return is set for a Wednesday game against Creighton in Storrs as the team leaned on its depth during her absence. The Hour
- ➤ Former UConn star Nika Mühl returned to the court on Feb. 7 after missing 17 games due to an ankle injury and recorded 11 points & two assists in 21 minutes during her play for Hungarian club Sopron Basket. The Hour
- ➤ Joe Morelli explores 25 years of CT boys basketball and invites readers to pick their top 24 players while outlining upcoming tournaments — the NVL begins Feb. 19 and the championship game moves to Fairfield University's Mahoney Arena on March 4 — sparking lively debate. The Hour
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The Unbeatable Tex Mex
8:00 p.m. — La Bonita — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience an exciting night filled with Tex Mex music and culture.
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Valentine Love Party
7-12 p.m. — La Bonita Latin Fusion Lounge — $33.92-$55.12 — Celebrate love with Tex Mex music and fun at La Bonita.
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Wilmer Manga Concert
8 PM — La Bonita — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy a night of Latin music with the talented Wilmer Manga.
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After-Hours Tour & Wine Reception at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
4-6:30 p.m. — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum — Ticket price includes educational tour with complimentary snacks & beverages — Explore a historic mansion after hours and enjoy a private wine and cheese reception.
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St. Baldrick's Head Shaving Fundraiser
— March 14th — O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant — Donations welcome — Raise funds for childhood cancer research while shaving heads for a cause.
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