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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, April 15, a 9-mile motorcade of 550 service vehicles — a historic record — will pass through Denton County escorting Medal of Honor recipients headed to Gainesville for an annual event. Temporary closures on highways 183, 360, 114 and 121 plus I-35W and I-35E may cause heavy traffic. Cross Timbers Gazette
- ➤ Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the firing of former field education coordinator Paige Falco on April 10 as he opened an investigation into the university’s DEI policies after a 2025 video showed her explaining how courses meet accreditation standards (the university confirmed Falco is no longer employed). North Texas Daily
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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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