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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police said the body of a 29-year-old kayaker wearing a life jacket was found in Lake Lewisville Saturday night and taken to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office—his identity and cause of death remain unreleased. NBC 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Texas launched a new STEM Startups course that helps graduate students turn research into business ventures — the course enrolls students from Engineering, Science, Information, and Business and guides them in forming teams to develop market-ready projects such as an app for shrimp farms, a blockchain insurance system, and a movement tracker to prevent injuries — led by Professor Neal Smatresk to connect discoveries with real-world innovation. This course marks a step toward making academic research benefit the public. Voice of Denton
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Friday staff report to City Council showed that city leaders attended an NLC Congressional Conference in Washington to discuss federal funding and infrastructure challenges while Denton earned a Transparency Trailblazer award and DME was recognized as a Tree Line USA Utility. The report also highlighted Tilly, a lively one-year-old shelter dog looking for an active home and provided updates on public art funding, road repairs, traffic safety improvements and a Tree Rebate Program offering up to $250 in rebates for planting native trees. Voice of Denton
- ➤ The University of North Texas was included in a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly excluding students from its graduate programs based on race (U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the probe is meant to protect students from illegal discrimination). It is one of 45 institutions under review as part of broader civil rights enforcement efforts. KERA
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Vulture Feather Concert
Vulture Feather will perform live at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio in Denton.
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Gleemer Concert
7-11 p.m. | Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio | Ticket prices may vary | Enjoy a night of music featuring Gleemer, All Under Heaven, and Prize Horse.
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Beginner Crochet Workshop
A hands-on workshop where participants can learn the basics of crochet and create their own handmade dishcloths under the guidance of local fiber artist Shelly Diaz.
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Greater Frisco Home and Garden Show
2-6 p.m. | Ford Center | Free admission + Free parking | Discover everything you need for your home and garden projects under one roof at this annual spectacular event.
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Brian Lambert Live Performance
Brian Lambert, a versatile musician from Denton, Texas, blends 80's and 90's rock with contemporary influences, showcasing his unique sound both solo and with his band, The Star Crumbles.
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MOVE In-Person Operations & Truck Maintenance Training
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Discovery Park — Registration required — Get hands-on training for the MOVE truck operations and maintenance with IEEE USA MOVE.
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DAPC’s 4th Annual Fae Folk Market
1-6 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Free entry — Celebrate folk music, whimsical dancing, and unique vendors in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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2025 Quad State Senior Open
7 AM - 4 PM — Robson Ranch, Denton, TX — $55 entry — Competitive age/skill pickleball tournament for players 50+ featuring various events.
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Health, College & Career Fair
3-6 p.m. — 1300 Wilson St. — Free entry — Explore health screenings and career opportunities at this interactive fair.
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Chris Watson Performance
7-11 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Free entry — Experience the Sideman Song Swap featuring Chris Watson, showcasing his unique talents in a lively setting.
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