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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Denton is celebrating top American Idol finalist Breanna Nix’s hometown visit today with free events in downtown Denton including a parade, a meet-and-greet, and an outdoor concert. The festivities begin with an ice cream flavor reveal at 1:00 a.m. at Beth Marie’s Ice Cream, continue with a parade at 4:30 p.m., and conclude with a concert at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Discover Denton Visitor Center — footage from the celebration will appear on American Idol. City of Denton
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The City of Denton warned residents on May 13th about a utility payment scam in which individuals impersonated city or DME employees and used high-pressure tactics to demand immediate payment to avoid disconnecting services — officials stressed that legitimate billing is handled only through official channels — urging customers to verify bills and report suspicious calls. Voice of Denton
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At a benefit concert in Denton on Sunday, Midlake returned to the stage to support artist Des Smith with local acts performing and a round of shots offered mid-set. Event organizer Shaina Sheaff said the fundraiser, which included a silent auction, raised about $10,000 so far—additional donations have been made online to help cover Smith’s medical expenses. KERA
- ➤ UNT Libraries received the Texas Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation at the 2025 Real Places Conference in Austin, honoring the Portal to Texas History, a digital archive with over a hundred million visits +since its launch in 2004+. This honor reflects over twenty years of work with the Texas Historical Commission +including collaborations like the Texas History for Teachers curriculum+ that expand access to Texas heritage. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Radio station 99.5 The Wolf is hosting a parade and free concert today at Denton’s downtown square to celebrate American Idol finalist Breanna Nix’s hometown visit. The celebration starts at 9 a.m. with an ice cream flavor reveal and meet-and-greet at Beth Marie’s — followed by a parade at 4 p.m. and a concert featuring Nix at 7 p.m. Cross Timbers Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Texas held its annual Research and Design Expo on May 8 at its campus in Denton, where senior students from engineering, computer science, and materials science showcased projects such as a wearable sensor for eczema, an online board game on nutrition, and a trash-sorting robot. Local companies partnered with construction management students to work on regional projects — the event underscored UNT’s hands-on approach to innovation. Voice of Denton
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council staff updated residents with new measures in the latest report, including the April 29 launch of Denton 311 to centralize non-emergency service requests and a May 3 walking tour of the Denia Neighborhood for Preservation Month. The mayor spotlighted foster dog Chip—currently in heartworm treatment and seeking a calm home—while staff addressed concerns about erosion near Cooper Creek, golf cart use on Robson Ranch Road, the resumption of Hickory Creek Road Phase 3, and plans for a tornado siren in Carnegie Ridge subdivision. Voice of Denton
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas health officials reported eight new measles cases since Friday, including three in Erath, Collin, and Rockwall counties — adding to 717 cases across 32 counties and 93 hospitalizations in the outbreak. Officials said fewer than ten cases are actively infectious as health workers host vaccination clinics to slow the spread. NBC 5
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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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Tater-Tot Trot
12:45 - 2:45 PM — North Lakes Park — Registration required — A family-friendly racing event featuring a 5K and a Kid's Dash with unique tater-tot themed medals.
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Indie Rock Evening with MNKR, Edgar Derby, and Makeshift Tapedeck
9-11:59 p.m. — Harvest House — Check for ticket prices — An evening of indie rock featuring local favorites and a Louisiana band.
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Trivia Night on the Patio
7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK Plano — Free to play — Eat, drink & show off your trivia knowledge at themed trivia night hosted by Get it Games Trivia.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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