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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A deadly crash involving an RV and multiple vehicles shut down northbound I-35W at FM 2449 (Vintage Blvd) in Denton County, where seven people were taken to the hospital and one person was declared dead on arrival as the fire department urged drivers to use alternate routes like I-35E or Highway 377. NBC 5
- ➤ Crews worked on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash around 4 p.m. Tuesday on northbound I-35W after the FM 2449 Ponder exit where four vehicles and an RV collided and two additional vehicles were damaged, causing one fatality and six injuries—northbound traffic remains rerouted at the Crawford Road exit as the scene is still being cleared. Cross Timbers Gazette
- ➤ An RV crash closed the northbound lanes of I-35W near Vintage Boulevard in Denton — authorities advised drivers to find alternate routes as the closure duration remains unknown while investigations continue. CBS Texas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Denton warned residents on April 1st about fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be city employees who asked for immediate utility payments. City officials instructed residents not to share personal details and advised checking accounts using the official website (or calling customer service). City of Denton
- ➤ The Denton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, City Council Chambers (215 E McKinney St) to discuss changes to the Development Code for commercial animal services. Residents may attend to speak or observe as City Council reviews proposals in line with the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan. City of Denton
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas ended its contract with Southwestern Health Resources on April 1, dropping coverage for more than two dozen hospitals that include Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern. Patients with scheduled procedures must call their provider for details—emergency services and some Medicare plans remain covered. KERA
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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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Snooze and Friends Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — $12 — Experience a night of math rock and progressive tunes with Snooze, Sloth, Painted Light, and Splendor Riot.
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Wade Bagley Live Performance
8:30 PM — Dan's SilverLeaf — $8 adv / $12 dos — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Wade Bagley and Jaxon Malone at this 21+ venue.
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