Good morning, Denton.

Country music artist Chancey Williams will perform neo-traditional country songs at the North Texas Fair and Rodeo on August 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Denton — fans can buy tickets ranging from $28 to $58 and expect to hear selections from his latest album, One of These Days.

The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival will be scaled back this October if proposed city budget cuts are approved, forcing organizers to pay a full rental fee for Quakertown Park and trim the event’s setup.

Festival leaders have four months to adjust plans, which could mean using a smaller park area and reducing the number of stages—factors that may change the traditional format of the event.

Denton Main Street earned Accredited status from Main Street America, a recognition of its downtown revitalization efforts—efforts that include business retention, historic preservation and community events managed by the City Office of Economic Development in partnership with the Denton Main Street Association.

The University of North Texas will launch a new game studies and design degree at the Department of Media Arts this fall to offer students hands-on experience and industry-focused training.

The curriculum covers digital content, animation, coding and narrative storytelling with concentrations in narrative design+ programming and game studies or art and design beginning later.

John Sullivan works at the UNT Greenhouse Facilities where he starts before sunrise to fix water systems and wiring so that plant research in agriculture, biology, and chemistry continues—supporting experiments on drought tolerance and cell studies.

A sixth-generation Texan, he said his work also includes autoclaving research plants once their experiments finish—ensuring safety in the facility.

UNT researchers at Discovery Park have developed lab-grown heart organoids with blood vessels—small artificial hearts that can test treatments and lower animal testing.

The team led by Adam Yang and Ph.D. student Angello H. Gomez will refine the organoids with support from federal grants for safer drug research.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled roughly 5 million above ground pools sold by major vendors because a compression strap can let children access the water and drown.

Nine children died between 2002 and 2007 — they were aged from 22 months to 3 years — in states including Texas.

A mosquito trapped near Roselawn Drive and Bernard Street in Denia Park tested positive for West Nile Virus from samples collected last week — causing Denton to raise its public health risk from 2 to 3.

Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and use repellent to help prevent bites.

Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade Live Concert

9 PM - 1 AM — Harvest House — Tickets available — Experience the psychedelic jazz-infused blues and rock n' roll of Denton's own Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade.

Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Show

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Denton Convention Center — Free admission — Explore creations from over 40 vendors at this festive summer arts and crafts gathering.

Open House for Newly Renovated Home

3-5 p.m. — 268 Gardenview Street, Denton, TX — $298,500 — Explore this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home across from Evers Elementary School.

Basketball Camp: Point Guard College

July 28 - August 1 — Texas Woman's University — $1,095 — Elevate your basketball IQ with expert training and leadership development at PGC.

Sparking Wonder

8:00–9:30 p.m. — Green Space Arts Collective — Cost Info N/A — Experience a multisensory evening of breathwork and sound healing to reconnect with joy and inner truth.

DFW Restaurant Week at Hannah's

Dinner only available — Hannah's — $59 per person — Indulge in a curated pre-fix menu while supporting local charities.

Adapted & Inclusive Recreation Western Rodeo

7-9 p.m. — Denton Senior Center — $5 Registration Fee — Celebrate community and camaraderie at the annual Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Rodeo event.

Ishi Live Performance

9 PM – 12 AM — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Tickets available — Experience a night of epic music with Ishi and DJs at Rubber Gloves.

97th Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — North Texas Fair and Rodeo — Check official website — Experience ten nights of country music, rodeos, and attractions perfect for all ages.

American Red Cross CPR Certification Class

10 AM – 12 PM — Stoke Coworking — Cost varies — Gain essential CPR skills and certification for emergency situations involving all ages.