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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Novartis broke ground on its new (46,000 sqft) radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton on Thursday; the facility will produce next-generation cancer treatments and is expected to be fully operational in 2028. NBC 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT anticipates completing work at the FM 2499 and FM 407 intersection by mid-May. Highland Village officials report new traffic signal poles have been installed — drivers should use alternative routes as signals may blink red and cause delays. Cross Timbers Gazette
- ➤ Denton was named a 2025 Tree City USA on May 7 after the Arbor Day Foundation honored the city for meeting key criteria — including a dedicated tree board, a community ordinance, and funding for urban forestry — and the city earned a Growth Award during the program’s 50th anniversary. City of Denton
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Silveron Park broke ground Monday at the southeast corner of Lakeside Village Blvd. and International Parkway (FM 2499) in Flower Mound. The project is part of a 50 acre mixed use development that will add 17,400 sqft of retail space by fall while featuring green space and trails. 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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Brew & Que Festival 2026
4-10 p.m. — Lakefront Grill — Admission prices vary — Enjoy a festival of BBQ and brews with live music and fun activities.
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