Good morning, Denton.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.