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Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local art lovers can tour 14 stops this Saturday, May 23, for SpeedBump lil d — a free self-guided art tour showcasing sculpture, painting and photography in various Denton studios. Created by Anna Galluzzi and Delaney Smith-Vaughn in 2023, the event offers opportunities to view works and talk with local artists. KERA
- ➤ KERA launched a new five-episode podcast hosted by Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez that explores soccer culture in North Texas ahead of nine World Cup matches starting June 14 + the series connects local fans to summer excitement. KERA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Denton County ESD will host a Memorial Day blood drive on Saturday (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Station 511, giving residents a chance to donate blood and honor local heroes. Cross Timbers Gazette
- ➤ Dallas County officials are monitoring a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa (with the CDC increasing travel screenings as international travel rises ahead of the World Cup) while local hospitals in north Texas maintain updated protocols; no confirmed cases have been reported in the U.S. NBC 5
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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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June Mushroom Foray at Old Alton Bridge
12-2 p.m. — Old Alton Bridge — Free for members, $20 non-members, $10 for kids 10-17 — Explore the fascinating world of fungi in their native habitat with guided expertise.
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University of North Texas Soccer Camp
June 15-18 — Mean Green Soccer and Track & Field Stadium — Registration required — Develop your soccer skills at the University of North Texas residential camp.
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