Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain is reopening all five of its North Texas locations this August after a brief closure due to the bankruptcy of the franchisee that previously managed them. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Woman's University received a record $30 million donation from alumna Merrilee Kick to enhance its College of Business, naming it the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Voice of Denton
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Texas counties face thousands of voter roll challenges, largely influenced by the conservative group True the Vote, stressing election resources ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The Dallas Morning News
- ➤ The City Council's Friday Staff Report detailed new resident engagement tools, infrastructure enhancements, safety improvements, and responses to community concerns. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton City Council elections attract major developer donations, with winners Jester and McGee receiving significant funds, amidst concerns over the influence of big money in local politics. KERA
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Dallas Cowboys Season Kick-Off with Chili Cook-Off
Celebrate the start of the Dallas Cowboys season with a lively chili cook-off and live game viewing at Lucky Lou's.
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Dinner Ride to Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen
Experience a communal dinner ride to enjoy seafood at Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Community Golf Scramble at Robson Ranch
Experience a fun and competitive round of golf in a social and inclusive scramble format that encourages teamwork and camaraderie among players.
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Union Arts Workshop: Mini Mosaics
Experience the joy of creating colorful mosaic art with guidance from the Union Arts team.
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Harness Turnitin's AI Checker for Enhancing Student Writing
Learn how Turnitin's AI tool can assist in managing, assessing, and providing feedback on written assignments within Canvas to ensure student authenticity and skill improvement.
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