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Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Denton County commissioners ended maintenance funding for St. John's Cemetery, impacting the preservation of a historic Black burial site due to boundary issues.  KERA
  • Denton Parks and Recreation Department acquires a 2.25-acre tract for a new neighborhood park in North Denton, aiming for all residents to be within a 10-minute walk of park spaces.  City of Denton
  • Denton residents were asked to cut back on water use after a malfunction at the Lewisville Lake treatment plant.  Denton Record-Chronicle

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Two Denton ISD administrators indicted for electioneering will avoid trial through a pretrial diversion program, amidst broader school funding and staffing challenges.  KERA

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Texans planning to vote by mail in the November 2024 election must meet specific eligibility requirements and adhere to key deadlines including the Oct. 25 application deadline.  KERA

HEALTH NEWS

  • Denton County records its first West Nile virus death of 2024 amidst rising mosquito activity and increased virus risk.  KERA

SPORTS NEWS

  • UT Dallas is set to host the inaugural season of the National Cricket League USA in October, featuring the Sixty Strikes Tournament with international players and teams, aimed at boosting cricket's popularity in North Texas.  KERA

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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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.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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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.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Union Arts Workshop: Mini Mosaics

    Experience the joy of creating colorful mosaic art with guidance from the Union Arts team.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Preserving Your Garden's Bounty

    Learn from expert Bonnie Ambrose about the techniques and joys of preserving fruits and vegetables from your garden.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop

    Learn the basics of stained glass art and create a stunning suncatcher in this engaging workshop led by Ashleigh of Golden Haze.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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