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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food banks this week highlighted a worsening hunger crisis in Texas as a new study found there are 1.3 million hungry people in North Texas—up 12% from last year—and most hunger is in Dallas and Tarrant counties with one third of those affected being children. Gov Abbott asked USDA for a SNAP waiver to restrict junk food purchases while House Agriculture Committee members proposed cutting $290 million from the program and tightening work requirements. NBC 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The body of a man around 50 was recovered from Lake Lewisville on Friday after a caller from Hidden Cove said he jumped after a boat's tie line and did not resurface—Lewisville Fire Department recovered his body with Colony Fire Department leading while the Game Warden will now investigate the case. The Dallas Morning News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Denton PD issued a felony arrest warrant for Michigan woman Eva Haron who took 76-year-old Karen May Taube from Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care at 2125 Brinker Road in Denton when Taube was last seen at 5 p.m. on Monday—authorities say Haron may be traveling in a white 2018 Ford F-150 with a Michigan plate. Cross Timbers Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed Trey’s Law on Thursday to ban nondisclosure agreements in sexual abuse cases—including adults—in a 31—0 vote. The bill now heads back to the House for approval and must be moved quickly with two weeks left in the session. NBC 5
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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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