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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers revealed the official 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for Dallas on April 17th with Fort Worth artist Matt Cliff chosen as its designer. He worked 12 hours on his sketch—selecting the Dallas skyline and a cowboy image to blend old West culture with modern design—after nearly 100 submissions were received. CBS Texas
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Atmos Energy is offering help with overdue gas bills this month—its event may remove one bill from customers' overall payment, easing their financial burden. Denton Record-Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Early Thursday, the Texas House approved a school choice bill that lets parents pay for private school with state money. Gov. Greg Abbott called the vote a win (after a long debate) while critics (including families and teachers) said they worry it will pull money from public schools. NBC 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are studying SB 38 so landlords can evict squatters in as little as 10 days without a trial—this change may affect all renters in Texas. Some critics worry the plan may hurt fair treatment for renters while supporters say it will better protect property rights. CBS Texas
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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