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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 19, a gas leak from an old pipe caused an explosion at a Lake Dallas home on Moseley St, injuring Jessica Lopez and prompting Atmos Energy to test a suspected isolated section — residents also criticized the city’s delayed communication. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rep. John Bryant reviewed the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program that uses taxpayer funds to let students attend private schools starting Fall 2026 (he focused on application data). CBS Texas
- ➤ The university received a letter from AAUP-AFT on April 3 calling for an immediate halt to academic program mergers and closures planned after a March 19 budget cut announcement; the group requested a campus forum and written plan before finals week (citing low faculty morale and transparency concerns). North Texas Daily
- ➤ Texas Rep. Mitch Little from Lewisville discussed the growing number of applicants for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program in a recent interview with +Jack Fink+ while explaining his support for using taxpayer money to help students attend private schools. CBS Texas
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ NRP Group in partnership with the Denton Housing Authority broke ground on Arbor Ranch, a new 297-unit affordable housing complex in Denton. The project will offer more affordable homes to local residents. Denton Record-Chronicle
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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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