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Denton
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A review of 2025 in southern Denton County shows major events from severe winter storms, big store openings & neighborhood developments. The report details how local growth and unexpected challenges shaped community life last year. Cross Timbers Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Denton’s Public Art program funds art through Hotel Occupancy Tax, bond projects, and grants while overseen by a Public Art Committee (meeting bi-monthly) that reviews proposals for permanent and temporary installations to beautify public spaces and foster community engagement. City of Denton
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctor Zachary Most said Children's Health recorded over 1,000 positive flu tests in North Texas in the past two weeks and noted a new Subclade K is emerging. He advised caregivers to seek hospital care for severe symptoms + get the flu vaccine and practice hand hygiene. NBC 5
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