Good morning, Denton.

In The Works, an exhibition at Dallas Contemporary showcased work by 17 MFA students from North Texas on Feb.

13 — chosen by guest curator Anna Katz to highlight bold ideas in art. The show reflected diverse personal and regional perspectives.

On Feb. 19, the Board of Regents discussed the university’s growing $45 million deficit caused by a drop in international enrollment and state funding.

University President Harrison Keller (who addressed the financial challenges) said a new artificial intelligence degree for the College of Engineering will launch in August.

Students from the College of Visual Arts and Design are holding a sit-in in the Jade Ballroom today to demand transparency over the removal of the 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá' art exhibition, as Board of Regents remains in executive session until 4:50 p.m.

Dry, warm, and windy weather in North Texas is raising wildfire risks and led to a Red Flag Warning Thursday in several counties — crews from fire departments are battling large blazes in the Panhandle as officials urge residents to avoid actions that could spark new fires.

TxDOT began closing lanes for the I-35E/I-35W merge project in Denton Thursday evening, with northbound I-35W lanes closed until 5 a.m. Friday.

Additional closures in Denton (including the off-ramp to Bonnie Brae until 8 a.m. Saturday) and in Lewisville on Friday will cause delays.

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.

IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm 2026

12-8 p.m. — The Cove at The Lakefront — Free entry — Cheer on participants in a thrilling triathlon event with swimming, biking, and running.

Tater-Tot Trot

7:50-9:45 a.m. — North Lakes Park — Entry fee not specified — Embrace the fun with family and trot your way to a tasty TATER-TOT FINISHER MEDAL!