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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael McPherson stepped down as provost on May 4 and now serves as senior advisor to the president — a new role to advance UNT’s 2030 strategic plan. Further details on the interim provost appointment will be announced after the May 21 Board of Regents meeting. North Texas Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Flower Mound Town Council tabled the Residence Inn proposal after Realty Capital requested a delay amid resident concerns about building size, parking and extended stay use. The project—reduced by 17% and set for a 134-room hotel on a 2.51-acre lot—awaits a supermajority vote for approval. Cross Timbers Gazette
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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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Sammy Arriaga Live
7-11 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — $15adv | $20dos — Experience an evening of live music with Sammy Arriaga.
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