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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Denton County's latest Homelessness Point-In-Time Count shows a 33% increase in residents without housing since 2024 — data that highlights a growing local challenge. Officials are reviewing the trends to better understand the impact on our community. Denton Record-Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ LaVera Wardell, whom her family described as a daughter any parent would want, was fatally shot in Denton, and her brother mourns her loss while the alleged killer’s family chronicles his history of violence—complicating the case. Denton Record-Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10 that requires every public school classroom to display a 16 by 20-inch Ten Commandments poster starting in September—lawmakers passed the bill with strong majorities and local sponsors like Sen. Phil King supporting the measure. Critics worry the policy blurs church—state lines and may send an exclusionary message to students of other faiths. Cross Timbers Gazette
- ➤ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10 on Saturday, which will require every public school classroom to display a 16 by 20-inch poster of the Ten Commandments starting in September—supporters say it honors a core part of U.S. history while critics argue it forces religious views on students. KERA
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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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Basketball Scoring College Camp
June 30 - July 4 — Texas Woman’s University — Registration fee required — Elevate your basketball skills and mindset at this intensive scoring camp.
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I Love the 2000s Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK — Free to play — Show off your trivia knowledge and enjoy themed drinks in a lively atmosphere.
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Denton Fireworks Show & 4th of July Celebration
6-11 p.m. — DATCU Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a parade, Liberty 5K, and a dazzling drone show.
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Basketball Camp: Scoring College
July 7-11 — Texas Woman's University — Registration required — Elevate your game and mindset with expert training in scoring techniques.
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Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5k
6:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Texas Woman's University — Registration required — Participate in individual or team races with various age categories and a scenic 5K.
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Basketball Camp: Playmaker College
July 22-26 — Texas Woman's University — Registration required — A comprehensive summer basketball camp designed for dedicated players to elevate their skills and mindset.
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
~ Booker T. Washington
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