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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jay Rotter—a former Tarrant deputy convicted of murder in 2023—has returned to Denton County to face charges of drug possession and tampering with evidence. Denton Record-Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Burt and Missy Finger—longtime Denton residents—will bring their influential Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery to a new 2,600-square-foot space in the basement of the Wells Fargo Building at 101 S. Locust St. They will open the gallery in September—aiming to connect their decades of fine art photography with Denton’s growing local arts scene. KERA
- ➤ Denton was named one of the best cities for creatives by Workamajig, which studied museums, creative jobs, and festivals in cities with over 100,000 people + the city supports a growing arts and music scene through local colleges and community events. City of Denton
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers in North Texas may receive pay raises in 2026 if Governor Abbott signs the $8.5 billion school funding bill that passed on Thursday. The bill provides $4.2 billion for teacher pay (with larger districts awarding $2,500 or $5,000 raises and smaller districts nearly doubling those amounts) and allocates funds for school security, special education, and early learning, with Abbott having until June 22 to sign. NBC 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A North Texas mother from Midlothian said a new once-daily drug for postpartum depression helped her overcome her hardest year after her daughter was born prematurely. The FDA-approved medication (Zurzuvae) is taken for 14 days and showed improvement within three days, offering hope to mothers facing similar challenges. NBC 5
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Denton Diablos vs Brilla FC - Home Match Three - USL2
The Denton Diablos return for their third home match and fourth 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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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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