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Denton
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ North Texas will host nine FIFA World Cup matches, and rideshare companies like Alto and luxury shuttle Shutto are hiring extra drivers to meet the surge in crowds. Alto has already begun scheduling rides (CEO Will Coleman confirms early demand) while Uber and Lyft are expanding their driver support. CBS Texas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Latino voters in North Texas are poised to influence the Senate race between state Rep. James Talarico and Attorney General Ken Paxton as they will cast ballots this November—citing rising grocery, gas, and healthcare costs while experts say their swing may reshape local political dynamics. CBS Texas
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sam Collier, a Corinth native and record-holding powerlifter, will join the US team to compete at the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships in Warsaw, Poland. Denton Record-Chronicle
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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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