Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lewisville police affidavit alleges that county commissioner Bobbie Mitchell’s grandson—23-year-old Mitchell Blake Reinacher—broke into the home on Springwood Drive early Monday, stabbed Bobbie and her husband Fred, and faces charges of murder and aggravated assault. KERA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texans will save on emergency supplies during the tax-free holiday from Saturday, April 26 through Monday, April 28—eligible products include generators under $3,000, emergency ladders and hurricane shutters under $300, and various supplies under $75 while items like face masks and cleaning supplies are not covered. Cross Timbers Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Comptroller's Office announced that emergency supplies will be tax free from 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 26 until midnight Monday, April 28. The tax holiday covers approved items such as portable generators, emergency ladders, and hurricane shutters — buyers can request a refund if they are charged sales tax. NBC 5
- ➤ The Denton City Council will hold a public hearing on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall—reviewing a comprehensive plan amendment that changes the road classifications for Eagle Drive, Welch Street, and Avenue A near the University of North Texas. Any citizen may attend and speak for or against the proposals—details are available from the Development Services Department. City of Denton
- ➤ The City of Denton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, City Council Chambers to review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that updates the 2022 Mobility Plan’s Thoroughfare Map—this change will adjust road alignments for Underwood, Corbin, and Spring Side Roads in the area east of the City of Denton Airport and west of I-35. Voice of Denton
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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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ID & Dementia Workshop
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas — Free for Texas residents — Learn about dementia care tailored for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a comprehensive workshop.
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Sideman Song Swap
7 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Free entry or $40 for reserved table — Enjoy local Texas Country artists showcasing their music in an intimate setting.
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Mayfaire Renaissance Market
2-8 p.m. — Denton Civic Center — Explore a fantastical marketplace with over 60 merchants and a pirate trading post.
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Open House at 42 Highview Circle
12-3 p.m. — 42 Highview Circle, Denton, TX — Priced at $635,000 — Explore this charming 4-bedroom home featuring a pool and spacious living areas in a sought-after neighborhood.
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