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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trietsch United Methodist Church in Flower Mound is calling 1,350 volunteers to pack 285,000 meals for the Philippines during a 24-hour packathon set from noon on July 18 to noon on July 19 (childcare is available for some shifts) and is also seeking sponsors and donations (more details will be provided soon). Cross Timbers Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police and Homeland Security Investigations arrested 21-year-old Daikerlyn Gonzalez (charged with Manslaughter) and 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo on May 27 after a high-speed personal watercraft hit the kayak of 18-year-old Ava Moore near Oak Grove Park at Grapevine Lake on May 25, leaving her dead. Cross Timbers Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four champion spellers from North Texas, including Faizan Zaki+Shreyansh Zadoo+Avishka Dudala+Brihasa Veduru, are competing in the ongoing Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland. The event features 243 champion spellers from around the world and 22 from Texas who vie for prizes and cash awards. NBC 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Denton’s Marketing and Communications team earned two national awards from the Government Media Social Media Association—Best Brand Voice for its friendly and local social media strategy and Best Paid Campaign for its Halloween event that drew over 662,000 visitors and helped Denton become the official Halloween Capital of Texas. City of Denton
- ➤ Denton City leaders are repealing the ordinance to decriminalize marijuana that 70% of voters approved nearly three years ago—advocates and business owners say they feel ignored by the change. NBC 5
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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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Texas Agricultural Exemption Class
10 AM - 12 PM — Stewart Title of North Texas - Denton — Free entry — Learn about agricultural exemptions for Texas land and tax implications.
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Family Fishing Day
9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Eureka 2 — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled fishing day at Denton’s favorite pond for the whole family.
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Old College Triathlon & 5K
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Denton Natatorium — Participation fee applies — Experience a thrilling triathlon and 5K run with medals and fun post-race festivities.
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Point Guard College Basketball Camp
June 24-28 — Texas Woman's University — $1,095 (registration required) — Elevate your game with expert training focused on basketball IQ and leadership.
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