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Denton
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNT approved buyouts for 40 faculty members to save up to $4.7 million amid declining international student enrollment & reduced state funding. Eligible employees must leave by Aug. 31 and be paid by Oct. 15 as the university adjusts programs to address a $45 million budget shortfall. KERA
- ➤ Greg Petolick won Denton ISD Board Place 6 on May 2, edging out Vicki Byrd with 6,586 votes to 6,462 — Anita Martinez-Strickland won Place 7 unopposed. In Lewisville ISD, Dr. Staci Barker won Place 5 with 2,134 votes against Brian Pollard. Cross Timbers Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A point-in-time survey showed Denton County has 37% fewer people without housing compared with 2025. Local officials say the count provides a snapshot of current housing conditions. Denton Record-Chronicle
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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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