Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families accepted into the Texas Education Freedom Account Program must choose their school by June 1 to ensure funding by July 1 and then confirm their selection by July 15 for tuition support (the program is a $1 billion initiative for private and home schooling). CBS Texas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT warns that heavy traffic is expected on I-35 in southern Denton County over Memorial Day weekend (peak periods Friday through Monday) and advises drivers to plan ahead and check road conditions. Cross Timbers Gazette
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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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