Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Hundreds of residents gathered Tuesday night in Glen Rose to oppose a proposed 200-mile high-voltage power line near Dinosaur Valley State Park.
They raised concerns about land+property impacts while Oncor reviews alternative routes with state regulators.
🏥 Health
Denton-based Cumberland Youth & Family Services expanded its low-cost counseling services by opening a satellite office in Lewisville at 907 W.
Main Street, partnering with the City to offer $5 therapy sessions for uninsured and underinsured residents.
🎉 Denton Events
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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.
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.
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.
Denton Mardi Gras 2026
7-10 p.m. — Greater Denton Arts Council — Ticketed event — Experience an elevated Mardi Gras with cocktails, gourmet bites, and live entertainment benefiting local children.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Tulane Green Wave
1:00 – 9:59 p.m. — UNT Coliseum (“The Super Pit”) — VIP ticket options available — Experience college basketball with exclusive perks and excitement in Denton.
Big Easy Festival Featuring Bayou Beast Rage Room
5-9 p.m. — Little Elm Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mardi Gras with Cajun food, live music, and a unique rage room experience.
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