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Denton
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Girling, co-owner and head chef at Osteria il Muro (a reservation-only Italian restaurant in Denton), is nominated for Best Chef: Texas in the James Beard Awards with a Chicago ceremony scheduled for June 15 while a Dallas chef is also recognized for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ US Aviation Academy in Denton added a weekend airframe + powerplant program to serve students working Monday through Thursday and prepare them for aviation maintenance careers. Denton Record-Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New SNAP rules in Texas restricted benefits from being used for candy, gum, and sweetened drinks as of Wednesday; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission policy directs retailers to block these items while allowing purchases of fruits + vegetables, meat, dairy, and pantry staples. NBC 5
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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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Denton Water Project Benefit Gig
7-10 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — $10 — Enjoy local talent performing for a great cause supporting the Denton Water Project.
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AARP Driver Safety Class
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Sam Johnson Recreation Center for Adults 50+ — Check with your insurance for discounts — Enhance your driving skills and potentially save on insurance.
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Denton Dash Family 5k
8:30-11:00 a.m. — Denton High School — Registration required — Sprint through the 13th annual 5k and enjoy the accompanying vendor fair.
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8th Annual Denton Taco Fest
2-7 p.m. — Lucky Lou's — Entry fee supporting local schools — Enjoy a variety of delicious tacos while contributing to the Denton Public School Foundation.
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