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Denton
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Denton Record-Chronicle is accepting nominations for the new 40 Under 40 awards that honor local young entrepreneurs, activists and creatives. Nominations close on Jan. 25. Denton Record-Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ BTS will perform at AT&T Stadium on Aug. 15 and 16 as part of their world tour following a four-year hiatus; tickets go on sale Saturday at 3 p.m. — fans eagerly await the performance. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts voucher program open Feb. 4. Families of special needs students who submit their IEP on time will be eligible for up to $30,000 to help cover private school expenses plus tuition, though missing the deadline may reduce the aid to $20,000. CBS Texas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Western Diamondback rattlesnake was spotted in Denton County for the first time — boosting excitement among researchers who are now examining its unexpected arrival in the local area. NBC 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several city services including libraries, courts and animal care will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 for MLK Day while essential operations like the airfield remain available. A community march and flag football tournament will take place at the MLK Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.). City of Denton
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Sacred Sound Journey with Alison
3:00-4:20 p.m. — Juliet's Jewels — Cost unknown — Immerse yourself in a healing sound experience featuring gongs and various instruments.
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Trek Fest Celebration
6-10:30 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — $10 cover — Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek with live music, vendors, and a cosplay contest.
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Once Upon A Run 5K
1:30-4:15 p.m. — 2001 W Windsor Dr, Denton, TX — Registration required — Celebrate sisterhood and fairy tale fun in an all-female 5K race.
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Grand Opening - Gene H. Fuhrman Memorial Telecommunications Education Center
UNT will honor the memory of Gene Fuhrman, NTSU 1986, with a short ceremony to open an exhibit in his honor. The exhibit commemorates the work of Gene and his parents in developing Muenster Telephone Co. into one of the finest rural telecommunications companies in the the USA, and show cases the evolution of telecommunications technology.
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