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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After the Economic Development Partnership Board recommended $900,000 in incentives for AI firm KrateoSky, the City Council will vote Tuesday night on the proposal. The company plans to lease a 167,874 sqft building at 288/380 Logistics Park to create 258 jobs and 317 spin-off roles in Denton. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Denton ISD school board candidates include education veteran Vicki Byrd+business and education expert Greg Petolick vying for Place 6, while community leader Anita Martinez-Strickland runs unopposed for Place 7; early voting begins April 20 for the May 2 election. KERA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bartonville Store owner Tim House is pushing for a sewer connection that could add parking, remove sewage odor and let his restaurant open extra days. He will hold a community event Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and raise the issue at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Cross Timbers Gazette
- ➤ Flower Mound's new fire station and community center got planning approval Monday to relocate to the corner of Canyon Falls Road and Denton Creek Blvd. It will serve firefighting, police, and community needs (pending contractor approval on May 4) with construction starting in June and finishing by October 2027. Cross Timbers Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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