Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Denton.
🎭 Culture
UNT alumnus Aakash Sridhar released his debut album ‘Revived Emotions’ which blends jazz improvisation with India’s Carnatic music—he recorded the six-track album with fellow musicians at a Dallas studio.
Sridhar drew on early lessons from tabla and his studies at UNT to craft songs with strong hooks and a warm musical style.
Kimberly Reed's 2024 documentary I’m Your Venus will have its Texas premiere at Denton’s Thin Line Fest 2025 on April 27 at the Campus Theatre.
The film—previously shown at Tribeca and BFI London—follows the quest for justice for Venus Pellagatti Xtravaganza after her murder.
Stephen Crompton directs the short documentary Fake, which will have its Texas premiere at the Thin Line Festival in Denton on April 26 at the Campus Theatre.
The film follows Peter—a local flat Earth believer who said the moon landings were staged—and shows his efforts to spread his ideas at colleges.
🎓 Education
The UNT AAUP chapter sent a letter to President Keller on April 12 asking the university to aid 27 international students whose visas were revoked—citing a lack of clear communication and safety measures.
The letter lists nine demands and expresses worry that a DOJ probe into alleged antisemitism might put students at greater risk.
🏛️ Government
The Denton City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall’s Council Chambers to consider an ordinance that changes the zoning of about 3.158 acres at the northwest corner of Teasley Lane and Hunter’s Creek Road.
The proposal also amends the city’s official zoning map and sets a maximum penalty of $2,000 for violations.
Today, the City Auditor's Office released a report that reviews the City's homelessness response including enforcement actions, street outreach, and emergency shelter operations.
The report noted that encampment responses were reactive and not well coordinated — and that limited resources hinder mobile crisis and shelter contractor efforts to connect individuals with stable housing.
North Texas transit leaders voted last week for the Regional Transportation Council to spend the next two years creating a new transit plan to fix funding disputes as some cities push for fair cost sharing from Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
The council will meet with leaders from DART, Trinity Metro and Denton County Transportation Authority to propose legislative changes before the next session.
🎉 Denton Events
Submit an event →
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.
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.
Open House at 509 Woodford Lane
2-4 p.m. — 509 Woodford Lane — $285,000 — Explore a freshly updated home with a spacious layout and a gardener's dream backyard.
Super Kañonazo Musical - Johnny Molina & Los Sabaneros de Aniceto
8 p.m. — North Texas Fair and Rodeo — Ticketed event — Celebrate Mother's Day with festive cumbia music from Johnny Molina & Los Sabaneros de Aniceto.
Youth Symphony of Denton Year End Concert
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Ryan High School Fine Arts Center — Ticket details available — Experience the culmination of youth orchestra talent in a vibrant musical performance.
🏠 Denton Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Denton Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Denton Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Denton.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.