Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County will soon open their first Denton County branch in the old Lewisville fire station (after years of mobile programs) (to provide a permanent space for youth activities). Denton Record-Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT is teaming up with law enforcement to run Operation Slowdown as officers focus on speeding drivers across the state. From July 18 to Aug. 3, extra patrols and tickets will aim to cut deadly crashes—because speeding is the top cause of traffic fatalities. NBC 5
- ➤ Starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday, the northbound I-35E direct connector to southbound I-35W in Denton will be closed for bridge construction until 5 a.m. Wednesday — the closure will repeat nightly until July 29 with a signed detour in place and drivers urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. Cross Timbers Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rainfall, high heat, and humidity in July created ideal mosquito breeding conditions across North Texas, and experts warn that the infestation could continue until mid-December. Health officials have already launched spray operations in nearby hotspots—no West Nile virus cases have been reported in Denton yet. NBC 5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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