Good morning, Denton.

Civil rights groups gathered outside Globe Life Field on Jackie Robinson Day to urge the Texas Rangers to remove a 12-foot statue critics say symbolizes segregation and racial injustice; they want a new display honoring Jackie Robinson.

Team ownership has not responded to the call.

Local nonprofit leader Jeremy Sons (Denton Spider-Man) faces over $80,000 in medical bills after a life-threatening emergency that led to hospitalization with another surgery set for next week; community members have launched an online fundraiser to help cover his costs.

Vendors were stunned when Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all six North Texas stores, forcing hundreds of small business owners (many with booths in multiple locations) to remove their merchandise by April 24.

The company attributed the closures to rising costs and shifting market conditions.

The Economic Development Partnership Board recommended nearly $900K in incentives for KrateoSky — a company planning to build an AI drone factory for industrial, intelligence and national uses — as Denton officials prepare for a City Council vote.

Experts predict 30-year mortgage rates will stay near 6-6.2% by the end of 2026 if geopolitical tensions and inflation stabilize.

Denton homebuyers may consider prequalifying and locking rates now to guard against increased costs (even a small rate hike can add up over the life of a loan).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jake Xerxes Fussell with Alex Dupree

7-10 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — $20 adv / $25 dos — Experience a night of live music featuring Jake Xerxes Fussell and Alex Dupree.

Youth Symphony of Denton Year End Concert

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Voertman Hall — Tickets required — Experience the youthful artistry of talented musicians performing classical masterpieces.