Friday, July 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lewisville police fatally shot a woman after a traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase across several cities that ended in a parking lot off I-35E—she fled when officers confirmed a felony warrant, crashed a patrol vehicle, and did not drop her gun when ordered, and no officer was hurt. CBS Texas
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this month, a Denton artist showcased wearable art at a local fashion show to mark Disability Pride Month. The display featured creative pieces like fabric guts and a velvet uterus — highlighting both visible and invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses. Denton Record-Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This fall, a new Texas law will ban cell phones in public schools to reduce classroom distractions—supporters say the ban may help learning. Some parents worry it will limit student safety, while experts say frequent phone alerts can disrupt development. CBS Texas
- ➤ UNT sophomore Benjamin Wilcox built a website in his backyard over three weeks in May so students can see when classes were offered and plan their degree schedules. The site collects data from the UNT Faculty Information System and went live in late June, giving students a new tool for planning their courses. KERA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13 at City Hall to consider a request from Lee Allison of Allison Engineering Group to change the zoning for about .74 acres on the north side of East University Dr—approximately 240 feet west of North Bell Avenue in Denton. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action under the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan. City of Denton
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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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Adapted & Inclusive Golf Social
12-2 p.m. — North Lakes Recreation Center — Free participation — Engage in a friendly golf social aimed at building connections among teens and adults.
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