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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The North Texas Fair and Rodeo starts today at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton and will run until August 24 with rides, food, livestock shows and rodeo events. Kids aged 3 to 7 will compete in the Mutton Bustin’ event during nightly rodeo shows while live country music featuring Shane Smith and The Saints begins today on the Miller Lite Main Stage — adding a fun adventure for all. KERA
- ➤ Lauren LeBlanc has turned her YA ghost story into a musical with songs by Ian Ferguson and will hold a free workshop production at the Bath House Cultural Center from Aug 20-21—using projections for ghostly effects. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Denton ISD board voted to put a 5-cent tax rate increase—known as Proposition A—on the November 4 ballot so that many property owners may see lower monthly taxes with a new homestead exemption. The district expects the measure to bring in an extra $26 million to reduce its deficit, though individual bills may vary. KERA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Denton County Public Health announced Thursday evening that three mosquito traps in Denton County, including one northeast of Argyle, tested positive for West Nile Virus. Fogging will begin today and last until August 22—as long as weather permits. Cross Timbers Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Texas teen Jeraldo Henry Jr. committed to Mizzou's wheelchair basketball team yesterday and plans to join Team USA at the 2028 Paralympic Games. He trains every day with his dad — and keeps a 4.03 GPA through his online school. CBS Texas
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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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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.
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You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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