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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Lewisville PD seized 285 pounds of marijuana on Sunday after pulling over a vehicle for expired registration and missing insurance—Officer J. Slaughter smelled unburnt marijuana and led a search that uncovered the drugs in a sealed compartment.  Cross Timbers Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Families in Denton can take advantage of Texas’s tax-free weekend for school supplies and essentials, which runs from Aug. 8 until midnight on Aug. 10 — items such as binders, backpacks, and lunch boxes qualify — and shoppers will pay no tax on clothing and shoes during the event.  CBS Texas

EDUCATION NEWS

  • University of North Texas was the only school in the region to receive a $217,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant, announced Friday, which will support its project to digitize 100,000 pages of historic newspapers from 1690 to 1963. The grant, given in partnership with the Library of Congress, will continue the university’s efforts to make historical materials more accessible—boosting the digital archive for future research.  KERA

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • ReaperCon 2025

    9 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. — Denton Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the world of miniatures with fellow enthusiasts at this four-day celebration.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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