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Denton
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A U.S. News and World Report ranking names Flower Mound as the No. 3 best place to live among 250 communities and Lewisville at No. 109, citing low unemployment, high incomes, and manageable housing costs as key factors for local residents. Cross Timbers Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Transportation companies in North Texas are preparing for the FIFA World Cup as demand surges for rides, rentals and charters. Premier Transportation, Alto and Turo are hiring drivers and adding vehicles to serve visitors and boost local revenue. NBC 5
- ➤ Flytrex is expanding its operations with a new building in Pilot Point — the company will support 1,500 drones to deliver food from partners including Little Caesars across North Texas and create 50 new jobs to meet growing demand. CBS Texas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TWU acquired about 350 Florence Nightingale artifacts during National Nurses Month (gathered by alumnus Tony Paterniti) and made them immediately available in the campus library for researchers and students. The collection includes letters, memorabilia, and first editions of Notes on Nursing. NBC 5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ North Texas realtor Bobby Franklin warns homeowners that renting their properties during the World Cup may void insurance coverage (homeowners often hold HO3 policies that exclude business activities) if they do not check with their insurers beforehand. Homeowners with mortgages risk facing forced coverage costs if a claim is made. CBS Texas
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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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