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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Texas voters will consider more than $4.5 billion in school bond proposals in several districts this Saturday. Celina ISD plans a $2.3 billion package for new schools to meet growing enrollment—while other districts seek funds for renovations and new facilities. KERA
- ➤ The first class of students in UNT’s ELEVAR program will soon graduate at the University of North Texas — marking a milestone for a new educational initiative in DFW. NBC 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Denton submitted an application on April 23 asking for $3.75 million from the DCTA TRiP to fund five pedestrian and transit projects near key DCTA routes, including sidewalk upgrades on Colorado Boulevard and quiet zone improvements downtown. If approved by late June or July, planned public meetings will update residents within a half-mile of the project sites — the projects aim to boost safety and accessibility — and construction will soon begin. North Texas Daily
- ➤ Early voting ended from April 22nd-29th with fewer than 5 percent of registered Dallas County voters casting ballots and nearly 69,000 early votes counted, while Denton County also saw lower turnout. More than 1.3 million voters will cast ballots on Saturday when polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. KERA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Denton County health officials confirmed an adult measles case and said the patient visited several locations in North Texas while sick. CBS Texas
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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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Denton Diablos vs Hattiesburg FC - Home Match Two - USL2
The Denton Diablos return for their second home match and third game of the USL League Two season. Come support Denton’s own semi-professional soccer team as they take the field at Texas Women’s University - Pioneer Soccer Park.
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The Marriage of Bette and Boo
7:30-10 p.m. — Point Bank Auditorium — Tickets on sale April 4, 2025 — A hilarious exploration of love's ups and downs over three decades of marriage.
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