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Denton
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Dekota Frear, a Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Marine Corps servicemember, received a new, mortgage-free home for him & his 10-year-old son in Denton last week through the Bank of America Homes4Heroes program. Denton Record-Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A RAND study has found many Texans, including up to 40% in Denton, turn off wireless emergency alerts as the state issues Amber Alerts more widely, raising concerns that excessive alerts may cause people to ignore warnings about genuine emergencies. CBS Texas
- ➤ Town Council postponed a vote on the revised Lakeside hotel plan until May 4 due to community concerns over traffic, parking, and extended stays — developer Jimmy Archie agreed to remove the extended stay label and reduce building size to address local worries. Cross Timbers Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wildhorse Golf Club is nearly finished with course upgrades for improved greens, drainage + bunkers this summer. Robson Ranch residents will soon enjoy enhanced play and durability at the local course. Denton Record-Chronicle
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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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