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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, police responded to a road rage incident near the intersection of Oak Drive and Country Lane when a man shot a woman multiple times — the victim was taken to Medical City Denton in stable condition while the suspect was arrested and investigators called for witness tips. NBC 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas Ballet Theater reached its first union contract with the American Guild of Musical Artists after nearly two years of talks that began in 2023, marking the first time a North Texas dance company organized with a union in over 40 years. The contract gives dancers benefits + yearly raises, a 50% pay increase for new dancers, paid parental leave, and health and safety protections. KERA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. is ramping up efforts today to fight the New World screwworm, a parasite that experts warn could cost Texas cattle producers over $11 billion a year and push beef prices to record highs. Local ranchers say the USDA will build a new fly factory in Mexico to help stop the threat (this action follows a recent 30-day cattle import ban). NBC 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Railway Express will keep running today after lawmakers did not pass bills to cut transit funding by 25% for the train linking Fort Worth and Dallas. Officials say the decision avoids a major loss in funding—helping commuters reliably travel across North Texas. KERA
- ➤ Today runoffs are held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Denton Council Member District 3 between Margie Ellis and Suzi Rumohr and for Lewisville Council Member, Place No. 4 between Lonnie Tipton and Joshua Chanin — polling locations are set by a joint election plan with Dallas County. Cross Timbers Gazette
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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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