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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices nearing $4 a gallon have squeezed commuters as drivers report spending up to $85 for a fill-up — a cost that used to be around $60; AAA forecasts the price will reach $4 by next week, pushing local budgets and errands under strain. CBS Texas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Records show the College of Visual Arts and Design spent over $20,000 on costs to set up Brooklyn Street Artist Victor Quiñonez’s canceled exhibit 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá' (including artist stipend and transportation fees) while administrators met in February to plan removal of sensitive pieces amid policy concerns. North Texas Daily
- ➤ On March 19, the university announced it would consolidate 85 programs and certificates to address a $45 million deficit; new enrollments will stop while current students finish their degrees. A student expressed concern over the merger of the Department of Linguistics with World Languages. North Texas Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denton County officials clarified golf cart rules amid rising use in master-planned areas (Northlake, Robson Ranch, and Sandbrock Ranch) to ensure safe travel. The new guidelines help drivers understand local requirements as community developments grow. Denton Record-Chronicle
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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!
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Great American Cleanup
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Quakertown Civic Center — Free entry — Help enhance the Denton community by participating in the largest local cleanup event.
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Health Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center — Free entry — Discover healthcare options and participate in educational sessions on preventative care.
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Gentle Yoga Bridge Class at Kendra Scott in Highland Village
Free Gentle Yoga Class at Kendra Scott in Highland Village to support Yoga Bridge - Yoga for Cancer classes. April 18th at 9am.
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Gentle Yoga Bridge Class at Kendra Scott in Highland Village
Free Gentle Yoga Class at Kendra Scott in Highland Village to support Yoga Bridge - Yoga for Cancer classes. April 18th at 9am.
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