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Denton
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Connie Claxton retires from Whataburger after 54 years, reflecting on her career, the love story with her late husband, and her future plans involving church activities. NBC 5
- ➤ As North Texas faces a heat dome, Denton's homeless population urgently seeks shelter to escape the dangerous temperatures. Denton Record-Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Denton County Sheriff's Office apprehended 18 North Texas men in a prostitution sting operation. Denton Record-Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denton escalates to Stage Two of its Drought Contingency Plan, requiring residents and businesses to follow a strict once-a-week outdoor watering schedule due to damaged filters at a treatment facility. Cross Timbers Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denton's Planning and Zoning Commission to consider a rezoning request for a 2.6-acre land development, seeking public input on September 11. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton's Planning and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request for a 25.96-acre site to allow mixed-use and public facilities at North Elm and North Locust Street. City of Denton
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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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Preserving Your Garden's Bounty
Learn from expert Bonnie Ambrose about the techniques and joys of preserving fruits and vegetables from your garden.
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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.
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Denton Glizzyfest: The Hotdog Hoedown
Experience a fun-filled day of hotdog tasting and community spirit at the inaugural Denton Glizzyfest, benefiting a local charity.
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Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Legacy Hall
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Block Printing Workshop at The DIME Store
Learn the art of block printing and create your own unique stamps in this hands-on workshop.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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