Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Denton.
🏘️ Community
Bob’s House of Hope now offers temporary housing for unhoused teens aged 14-17 near Justin.
The safe house features four bedrooms where teens can stay up to 90 days (government officials attended the ribbon-cutting) and another unit will open soon.
🎓 Education
Miguel Solis from Commit Partnership offers tips for Denton parents on fighting summer learning loss as school nears.
He advises rebuilding routines, engaging in daily learning moments (like cooking lessons), and setting school goals to help kids stay on track.
🏥 Health
Hospitals in North Texas may delay procedures as blood supplies run low, prompting the American Red Cross and Carter BloodCare to urge donors.
The Red Cross offers a $20 gift card for donations (Aug. 1 to 31), and Carter BloodCare offers a $50 gift card for donations (verify details).
Denton County Public Health reported today the county's first local human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus (the patient is a resident of The Colony).
🏈 Sports
North Texas football head coach Neal Brown introduced over 70 new players during the American Kickoff Press Conference as the team prepares for the season.
The Mean Green will face Indiana on Sept 5 and aim to host a conference championship at DATCU Stadium.
🎉 Denton Events
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Different Strokes Tribute Show
8-9 p.m. — Dan's Silverleaf — $12-$15 // $75 for reserved table — Experience a night of rock nostalgia with tributes to The Strokes and Alice In Chains.
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